KCYM Diocese of Idukki
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| Abbreviation | KCYM |
|---|---|
| Formation | 2003 |
| Type | Youth Organisation |
| Headquarters | Idukki, Kerala, India |
Membership | Age of 15–35 |
Official language | മലയാളം |
President | Alex Thomas Pulimoottil |
| Website | https://www.kcymidukkidiocese.com/ |
The Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) is an organization for the Catholic youth from three rites (Latin Church, Syro-Malabar Church and Syro-Malankara Church) of Christian community of Kerala in India. The patron saint of Kerala Catholic Youth Movement is St. Thomas More.
KCYM is a federation of 32 diocesan youth movements of Kerala. Each affiliated diocesan movement has equal rights in the federation. Youth between the age of 15 – 35 are eligible for membership. Each diocese has its own structure in the Parish, Forane and Diocesan level.
Today, KCYM has a membership strength of 20000+ young people making it one of the influential organizations in Idukki Diocese.
Office Bearers 2021[edit]
- Fr. Mathew Njavarakkat [Director]
- Sr. Renzy Thomas DST [Animator)
- Aparna [General Secretary]
- Albert Reji [Vice-President] Anu [Vice-President]
- Abin [Treasurer]
Aim of KCYM[edit]
The main aim of KCYM is ‘the Integral Development of the Catholic Youth and the Total Liberation of Human Society in accordance with the Christian values’. It is to coordinate and empower the human potentials of youth based on the Gospel values, to make them effective agents of change in the socio-religious-political-economic and cultural reality of India, especially of Kerala through National integration. It also aims at making the youth committed to the serving mission of the Church to the least, last and the lost.
KCYM Anthem[edit]
The Integral Development of the Catholic Youth and the Total Liberation of Human Society in accordance with the Christian values
KCYM Flag and Emblem[edit]
KCYM have a ‘common flag’ with tricolor 3 stripes red, white and yellow in order of top to bottom . White stripe is illustrated with the red emblem of K.C.Y.M in the center. The word ‘KCYM’ is printed in white stripe before the emblem. Red Area covered : 1/3rd of the flag Symbolization : Symbolizing the martyr ship of our savior Jesus Christ, saint and noble men. Inspiration to sacrifice our life for protecting truth, justices and faith. White Area covered : 1/3rd of the flag Symbolization : Nobility, Innocuous and purity Yellow Area covered : 1/3rd of the flag Symbolization : Faith and Christian suffering
Patron saint[edit]
The patron of KCYM is St. Thomas More, who lived with the principle 'Rejoice in the Lord'. "The King's good servant, but God's first." More was beatified in 1886 and canonized by the Catholic Church as a saint by Pope Pius XI in 1935.
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Kcym Diocese Of Idukki[edit]
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