Kalyan Eparchy Youth

Moto: Faith Fellowship Action

The Kalyan Eparchy Youth (KEY) stands as the dynamic and vibrant official association of the youth of our archeparchy. Through the sustained, dedicated efforts of our young members, guided by energetic Youth Directors and committed executives, KEY has continually grown to its current strength, fostering leadership, fellowship and spiritual growth of the youth within the archeparchy.

The organizational structure of KEY includes Parish-level executives called the PEXCOs, Forane-level executives called the FEXCOs and the focal point of the diocese’s activities, the Diocesan Executives called the DEXCO. At each level they are headed by priests as directors and have lay animators who organize various activities to cultivate and nourish various dormant talents of the young people of our diocese.The chief objectives of this ministry are as follows:

  • To enable the young minds to become deeply aware of their Christian Vocation and commit themselves to Christ and His mission.
  • Guide the youth through Faith-formation, Value Education and Interpersonal relationships.
  • To help the youth for developing their talents and establish their own identity.
  • To expose them into real world problems of the downtrodden and also motivate them to stand up against malpractices around them.
  • To nurture their growth in a group they are in, so that they have a feeling of belongingness amongst each other.

Thus, this ministry eventually aims at the spiritual upbringing of the youth so that they become the co-workers in the Church and Her mission.

KEY has been proudly organizing various events at parish, forane and diocesan level. Apart from organizing the events, KEY has been very active in participating in the Western region youth meets, conventions. Also at National level, KEY has been attending National ICYM Meet, Retreats and Conventions. The below mentioned KEY members were elected into the Western/National Team.

  • Julie Philip – Wexco Member 1996-98
  • Jisha James – Wexco 1998-99
  • Maria Johnson, Best Youth (Female) Western Region 2006
  • Rose Ukken , Best Youth (Female) western Region 2010
  • Albert Manjaly- Western Region Vice President (2013-15)
  • Joseph Pudusseri, Best Youth Award (Male) 2012
  • Fr. Rajesh Mathew– Director, Western region (2013-15)

DEPARTMENT CHRONICLES (MAIN EVENTS OF THE CENTRE SINCE THE INAUGURATION)

  1. Youth Day – Enthuzia: From the year 1993 onwards, every year on 26th of January, we celebrate the Diocesan Youth Day, called the Enthuzia where we have various forane performances and a public meeting. Talks by well-known resource persons are also organized, keeping in mind, the importance of value education and interpersonal relationships.
  2. Fr. Sunny Memorial Church Choir Competition: This mega event organized by the youth, is a big hit throughout the Diocese where every member of a parish, youth, children as well as parents participate as one team and sing Lord’s hymns.
  3. Camps: Every year, fun filled camps like the RAIN Camp for the working youth, Koinonia HSC and SSC camps are conducted to provide a stressbuster to the youth from their hectic lives.
  4. Talentia: Every year, The Kalyan Eparchy youth come together for this event, Talentia which is today, well known as a platform for showcasing the talents of our youth. The various competitions held are Dance, Singing, Debate, Comedy Skit, Fashion Show, One Minute to Fame, Doodling, Story Writing, etc.
  5. KEY Army : This is a Diocesan youth movement with a charismatic spirituality. It is an initiative of young people themselves, where the experience of God is nourished by prayer, the Word of God, fellowship, and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ with others. The KEY Army wing at parish, forane and diocese level organizes prayer meets, adorations, rosary at various places, and come together for praise and worship.
  6. DYR: (Diocesan Youth Retreat). This is a spiritual platform for the youth to find out their call to Catholicism and wash away all sins.

Former directors of KEY were Fr. Antony Kollannur, Fr. Jacob Akkanath, Fr. Mathew Moothassery, Fr. Paul Kalarickal, Fr. Dominic Mundatt, Fr. Baburaj Kakkassery, Fr. Franklin Pottananickal, Fr. Rajesh Mathew Paruthipallil, Fr. Sheen Chittatukara, Fr. Varghese (George) Vattamattam, Fr. Franklin Pottananickal and Fr. Francis Eluvathingal.

At present Fr. Rajesh Mathew Paruthipallil is the Director and Fr. Jojit Johny is the Assistant Director.