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| headquarters = MCYM Office, Catholicate Centre, Pattom, Trivandrum, India |
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| affiliations = [[Indian Catholic Youth Movement]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icym.net/more/diocesan-offices/kerala-region |title= |
| affiliations = [[Indian Catholic Youth Movement]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.icym.net/more/diocesan-offices/kerala-region |title=Kerala Region - Indian Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM) |accessdate=2015-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520214349/http://www.icym.net/more/diocesan-offices/kerala-region |archivedate=2015-05-20 }}</ref> [[Kerala Catholic Youth Movement]] |
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The '''Malankara Catholic Youth Movement''' (Malayalam: മലങ്കര കത്തോലിക്കാ യുവജന പ്രസ്ഥാനം), frequently referred to as '''MCYM''', is an organization associated with the [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Church]], aimed at fostering its youth members in the [[Catholic Church|Catholic faith]], as well as contributing to the broader community and church.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Youth Apostolate - Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) {{!}} St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in USA and Canada |url=https://mccna.org/content/youth-apostolate-malankara-catholic-youth-movement-mcym |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=mccna.org}}</ref> The MCYM operates at various levels, including unit, regional, diocesan, and church-wide.<ref name="catholicate.net">{{cite web |url=http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html |title=Mcym |website=catholicate.net |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191142/http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html |archive-date=5 March 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{cite web |url=http://mcymcs.com/index.php |title=MCYM |website=mcymcs.com |access-date=6 June 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927111555/http://mcymcs.com/index.php |archive-date=27 September 2013 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Malankara Catholic |url=https://malankaracatholicchurch.in/Associations/Category/4/MCYM#:~:text=Malankara%20Catholic%20Youth%20Movement%20is,Youths,%20Church%20and%20the%20society. |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=malankaracatholicchurch.in}}</ref> Founded in [[Kerala]], [[India]], MCYM has spread on a global scale, spreading to areas such as the [[Middle East]] and [[North America]]. The chief patron is [[Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis]]. The chairman is H.E Aboon Mathews Mar Polycarpos, the director is Rev. Fr. Prabheesh George Mekkarikathu, and the president is Monu Joseph.<ref>{{Cite web |last=SMCC |date=2024-02-18 |title=MCYM Ushers in a New Era with 2024-2025 Central Team |url=https://www.syromalankara.church/mcym-ushers-in-a-new-era-with-2024-2025-central-team-2024-02-18.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=Malankara Catholic News Network |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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{{Infobox Christian leader |
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| type = Bishop |
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| honorific-prefix = Chairman |
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| name = [[Most.Rev.Dr.Vincent Mar Paulos]] |
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{{Infobox Christian leader |
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| type = Priest |
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| honorific-prefix = Director |
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| name = Fr.Sebastian John Kizhakkethil |
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'''Malankara Catholic Youth Movement''' (മലങ്കര കത്തോലിക്കാ യുവജന പ്രസ്ഥാനം ) is an association of youngsters of the globally spread Syro Malankara Catholic Church, which focuses on the development of the Youths, Church and the society. MCYM is working at the Unit, Regional and Diocesan level & Church level.<ref name="catholicate.net">[http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html]{{dead link|date=January 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>http://mcymcs.com/index.php</ref> |
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==History== |
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The Catholic Youth Movement of Kerala began in the latter half of the 1960s. Although some youth organizations existed at the parish level in various parts of Kerala, the establishment of diocesan-level organizations occurred later. Two primary factors contributed to the founding of these organizations during this period. Firstly, there was significant enthusiasm within the Church, both in Kerala and nationally, generated by discussions and study programs related to the [[Second Vatican Council]]. Among the topics discussed, the role of the [[laity]] in the Church's life became a major point of interest for laypeople across India. Secondly, in Kerala, Christian communities, alongside other social and religious organizations, opposed the educational policies of the [[Second Namboodiripad ministry|second communist regime in 1967]]. This opposition provided an immediate cause for collaboration with the Church in advocating for justice.<ref name="catholicate.net"/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://mcymcs.com/about_us.php |title=MCYM |accessdate=2015-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150216003030/http://mcymcs.com/about_us.php |archivedate=2015-02-16 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.indiavideo.org/kerala/travel/ems-ministry-2959.php|title=Video, EMS Ministry, Communist, History, Kerala, India|website=IndiaVideo}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Archdiocese of Thiruvalla – .. |url=http://catholicarchdioceseoftiruvalla.com/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-20 |title=Malankara Catholic Youth Movement {{!}} Diocese of Pathanamthitta |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150520061617/http://mcymptadiocese.com/about.php |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> |
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"In 1971, under the intrepid directorship of Rev Fr Dominic Skariah with benediction of our beloved late Archbishop [[Benedict Gregorios]] Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) the official youth wing of Malankara Catholic Church started in Thiruvananthapuram Diocese [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum|Thiruvananthapuram Diocese]], during Malankara Christian Convention held at St. Peter's Church, Pathanamthitta. The errand behind the formation of this movement was to develop youth in spirituality and faith in the context of catholic teachings and beliefs, thereby ensures a strong foundation to church. With the expectation keeping in tone, movement first flourished in middle part of Kerala. |
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Meanwhile, the youth movement in Thiruvalla Diocese [http://catholicarchdioceseoftiruvalla.com] was profoundly developed and our Bishops foresight to integrate the whole Malankara youth under one roof paved the way for renaming this movement as MCYM in Thiruvalla Diocese. Establishment of Bathery [https://web.archive.org/web/20150521031655/http://kcbc.in/content/bathery-diocese] Diocese in 1978 and Marthandom Diocese [https://web.archive.org/web/20150520120151/http://marthandamdiocese.com/history.aspx] in 1996 rejuvenate MCYM activities in the respective region. |
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The youth movement in [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Major Archeparchy of Trivandrum|Thiruvananthapuram]], Thiruvalla [http://catholicarchdioceseoftiruvalla.com] and Bathery [https://web.archive.org/web/20150521031655/http://kcbc.in/content/bathery-diocese] were conducted independently. At the same time, it was forced to be united in the Kerala level because of the federal administrative style of [[Kerala Catholic Youth Movement]] (KCYM) . It was the federation of the youth movements of three independent churches. Hence for the election and for any decisions in the regional level it was important for the MCYM's of different Diocese to work together. But in the church level it became a reality only with the formation of a youth commission under [[Cyril Baselios]], the then Bishop of Bathery Diocese [https://web.archive.org/web/20150223010153/http://stthomascathedralbathery.com/history.html] in 1989. Subsequently, the youth movement activities scattered in different diocese was brought together in 1990 leading to the formation of the MCYM Central Secretariat.{{citation needed|date=March 2021}} |
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The MCYM in different dioceses had its own constitution, flag, anthem, motto patron saint and style of function. In view of giving uniformity, the central secretariat [http://mcymcs.com/] succeeded to agree on a common constitution [https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191142/http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html#mca]. It was promulgated in 1992 September 20. Central Secretariat initiate several steps within short span to reclaim the youth activities to reach up to its optimum and brought various mission regions scattered all over India, N America,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syromalankarausa.org/content/youth-apostolate-malankara-catholic-youth-movement-mcym|title=Youth Apostolate - Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (MCYM) | St. Mary, Queen of Peace Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy in USA and Canada|website=www.syromalankarausa.org}}</ref> Germany and Middle East (Kuwait,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.kmrm.net/|title=KMRM|website=www.kmrm.net}}</ref> Dubai,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uaemalankara.com/|title=Home|website=uaemalankarachurch}}</ref> Sharjah,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.uaemalankara.com/|title=Home|website=uaemalankarachurch}}</ref> Qatar,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://smccqatar.com/mcym|title=SMCC QATAR | MCYM|website=smccqatar.com}}</ref> Bahrain<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.smccbahrain.com/association/mcym/|title=MCYM | SMCC-Bahrain}}</ref>) together and also given equivalent status to Diocese under its new constitution and this bestowed a new boost to MCYM activities in these regions. Now MCYM Central Secretariat is all set to amend the constitution to include various demands and suggestion put forward by Dioceses and Extra Territorial Regions. |
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The movement in the Thiruvananthapuram Diocese, led by Rev. Fr. Dominic Skariah, started in 1971 and later merged with the KCYO. Youth movements in [[Trivandrum]], [[Thiruvalla]], and [[Sultan Bathery|Bathery]] operated independently but were eventually unified under the federal administrative structure of the [[Kerala Catholic Youth Movement]] (KCYM), which was a federation of youth movements from three independent churches. This unity was further solidified with the establishment of a youth commission under [[Cyril Baselios]], then [[Bishops in the Catholic Church|Bishop]] of the [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Bathery|Bathery Diocese]], in 1989, leading to the formation of the MCYM Central Secretariat in 1990. <ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-05-21 |title=Bathery Diocese {{!}} KERALA CATHOLIC BISHOPS' COUNCIL (KCBC) |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521031655/http://kcbc.in/content/bathery-diocese |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-02-23 |title=Welcome To ST.Thomas Cathedral Official Site |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150223010153/http://stthomascathedralbathery.com/history.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> |
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==Goal== |
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According to the ''[[By-laws]] of the Malankara Catholic Youth Movement'', its mission is to continue the plan of salvation definitively begun by GOD the Father in His only begotten Son, Jesus Christ. The ultimate goal of this organization is to make this salvation historical plan available to humanity through the Malankara Catholic Church. Evangelization is the means to realize this. This organization aims at the total liberation of society and the integral development of Youth. For the realization of this goal, the by-laws go on to specify the general plan of action:<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html#mca|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191142/http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html|title=MALANKARA CATHOLIC YOUTH MOVEMENT(MCYM)|website=Syro-Malankara Catholic Church|archive-date=5 March 2016}}</ref> |
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===Spiritual=== |
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Help the youth to deepen their Christian faith and to apply principles of faith in their daily lives, give training to acquire through a life of prayer, a spiritual outlook and a style of leadership proper to Christian ideals, concertize them in Christian principles to practice an exemplary life-style, enable them to lead an exemplary sacramental life by developing appreciation of the liturgical life and practices of the church, give (them) practical training to take up leadership roles in catechesis, prayer-meetings, retreats and Bible conventions with a view to revitalize the parish community. |
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===Intellectual=== |
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Give encouragement and make facilities available for members to acquire scientific and technical knowledge and to learn appreciate and propagate the doctrines of the Church; conduct discussions, seminars, debates, corner meetings, exhibitions, excursions etc.; organize study circles, libraries etc. to make available educational and religious publications. |
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===Social=== |
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Prepare the Youth to analytically study the actual state of society, to react boldly against social evil and to work for the creation of a new society through positive action based on Christian ideals; Encourage new initiatives in the fields of labor, agricultural and industry by providing training in them; seek the solutions for social problems through organized activities; Collect and disseminate information on the welfare schemes of the government and of the Church and endeavor to make these available to the deserving, plan action programs for the progress of the backward communities and of groups subjected to injustice, neglect, and disabilities. |
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===Cultural=== |
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Set the state to defend and promote Christian and Indian Cultural traditions; create opportunities to appreciate Indian intellectual heritage (Systems of Philosophy), organize youth festivals, literary-cultural training camps and competitions, cultural gatherings etc. to discover and to develop the literary and athletic abilities of the Youth. |
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The MCYM had distinct [[Constitution|constitutions]], [[Flag|flags]], [[Anthem|anthems]], [[Motto|mottos]], [[Patron saint|patron saints]], and operational styles in various dioceses. To standardize these elements, the central secretariat<ref name=":0" /> established a common constitution,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-03-05 |title=Mcym |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305191142/http://catholicate.net/Mcym.html#mca |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=web.archive.org}}</ref> promulgated on 20 September 1992. The central secretariat also initiated steps to enhance youth activities, bringing together mission regions scattered across India, [[North America]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=MCYM North America |url=https://mcymna.org/index.html |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=mcymna.org}}</ref> [[Germany]], and the Middle East (including [[Kuwait]], [[Dubai]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Home |url=https://www.uaemalankara.com/ |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=uaemalankarachurch |language=en}}</ref> [[Sharjah]]<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=SMCC QATAR {{!}} MCYM |url=https://smccqatar.com/mcym |access-date=2024-07-29 |website=smccqatar.com}}</ref> and [[Qatar]]<ref name=":2" />). |
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===Politics=== |
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The youth is entrusted with the responsibility of actively participating in politics that is the cradle of democracy. MCYM exhorts and encourages its members to engage in politics and lead the people to get involved in it. |
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== MCYM Anthem == |
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[[File:MCYM Anthem.jpg|Anthem of MCYM]] |
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==Constitution of MCYM== |
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<ref name="catholicate.net"/><ref name="drive.google.com">{{Cite web|url=https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxOj_U8DBgmVS3h3VTRKNXBRN3M/edit?usp=embed_facebook|title=BY LAWS OF THE MALANKARA CATHOLIC YOUTH MOVEMENT.pdf|website=Google Docs}}</ref> |
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== Different stages of growth == |
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MCYM works in parish units, in regional or ecclesiastical districts, in mission centres, in eparchies or archieparhies, in the Church as a whole (unit/regional/ecclesiastical district/mission centres/diocese/archdiocese/church levels). |
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The following is a brief description of the permanent action-plan of the central body, developed during the past fifteen years. It organizes six major activities in a year. |
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=== Global Meet & Youth conventions === |
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National Meet, Annual Senate, Directors’ Meet are organized in the month of May from 2004 onwards and now it is conducted as global meet. |
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Along with the Re-union celebrations, the youth convention is being conducted in September and it commences with the Flaming Light Procession, and Flag Procession. The youth conventions are conducted under the leadership of the central body and each eparchial unit. |
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! Year!! Global Meet, Annual Senate!! Youth conventions |
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| 1990 || - || Bathery |
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| 1991 || - || Vennikulam |
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| 1992 || - || Kollam |
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| 1993 || - || - |
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| 1994 || Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla. || Kattapana |
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| 1995 || Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla. || Kattanam |
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| 1996 || Malankara Seminary, Thiruvananthapuram || Nilambur |
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| 1997 || Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla || Piravam |
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|1998|| Chennai || Thiruvananthapuram |
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| 1999 || Tiruvalla || Sulthan Bathery |
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| 2000 || Kanyakumari || Thiruvalla |
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| 2001 || Thiruvananthapuram || Mylapra |
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| 2002 || Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla || Chengaroor |
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| 2003 || Pune || Bathery |
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| 2004 || Dharsana Pastoral Centre, Peechi || Thiruvalla |
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| 2005 || Santhinilayam, Tiruvalla || Mavelikara |
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| 2006 || Prathiksha Youth Centre, Bathery. || Muvattupuzha |
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| 2007|| Kanyakumari || Kodenchery |
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| 2008 || Trivandrum || Ranni |
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| 2009 || Thiruvananthapuram || Marthandam |
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| 2010 || Mavelikara || Trivandrum |
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| 2011 || Hyderabad || Trivandrum |
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| 2012 || Bhopal || Pathanamthitta |
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| 2013 || Trivandrum || Mavelikkara |
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| 2014 || Marthandam || Bathery |
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| 2015 || Mysore || Thiruvalla |
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| 2016 || Bethery || Puttur |
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|2017 |
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|Piravom |
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|Adoor |
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|2018 |
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|Mylapra |
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| Cancelled due to flood, Muvattupuzha |
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|2019 |
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|Mavelikara |
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|Kottayam |
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|2020 |
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|Marthandom |
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=== Commemoration of Ivanios === |
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On the day before the commemoration of the late Archbishop [[Geevarghese Mar Ivanios|Geevarghese Ivanios]], the founder of Malankara Re-union Movement, the MCYM conducts memorial meetings at the tomb of Ivanios.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mcymcs.com/view_press.php?id=12 |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2015-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521004348/http://mcymcs.com/view_press.php?id=12 |archivedate=2015-05-21 }}</ref> |
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=== MCYM Day - October === |
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The Sunday close to the Feast of St. Francis Assisi is celebrated as the MCYM Day in the units. In 2017, it will be celebrated at Bthery 8 October Sunday. HESED 2K17 |
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=== Study circle on St. Francis Assisi === |
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A seminar is being held every year on the life and visions of St. Francis Assisi, the heavenly patron of MCYM, is and it is conducted in the eparchy where the youth convention is held. |
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=== Malankara Youth Convention Outside Kerala === |
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This convention is organized for the youth of the mission centres outside Kerala during the months of October and December and the members of the central secretariat actively participate in it. |
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=== Eparchial camps === |
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Central unit conducts three days camps for each diocese basing on the theme of the central unit and leadership training programs. |
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=== Amendment of constitution === |
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Timely amendment in the constitution of the Central Body has been made on 14 May 2005, and it was published by [[Cyril Baselios]], the first Major Archbishop of Malankara Catholic Church. |
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=== Yuvachetana === |
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'Yuvachetana’, The official organ of the MCYM is being published every year by the central unit and at the time its 15th anniversary in 2006, a special issue was published as Souvenir. |
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=== Flag procession === |
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In connection with the elevation of Malankara Catholic Church as a Major Archiepiscopal Church MCYM and MCA jointly organized the Catholicos Flag Procession in two phases from 29 March to 13 May 2005. Mr. Thomas John Thevarath, the president of the MCA and V.C. Georgekutty, the president of the MCYM were the captains. It started from the [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Eparchy of Bathery|diocese of Bathery]] and ended in the [[Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Trivandrum|Archdiocese of Thiruvananthapuram]]. Most of the priests and diocesan leaders actively participated in it. |
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=== Youth Cross Procession === |
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As part of golden jubilee celebration, Youth cross procession conducted all over the church. It started from Delhi and Marthandom and ended at Punnamood, Mavelikkara, the golden jubilee celebration concluding venue. At the same time procession was conducted at Gulf regions, Europe and USA & Canada. It was led by President Tinu Kuriakose and Gneral secretary San Baby. |
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=== Golden Jubilee Celebrations 2018 === |
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Church level MCYM Golden jubilee celebrations was officially inaugurated by Bava Thirumeni by launching the Jubilee emblem at Mylapra, 26 January 2018. The entire unit level inauguration was at 19 March 2018 by hoisting MCYM flag at all units and Bava Thirumeni hoisted MCYM flag at Pattom cathedral. |
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MCYM golden jubilee celebrations concluded at Punnamood, Mavelikkara, 2019 January 19. |
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==Malankara Youth Conventions outside KERALA== |
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The Malankara Catholic Youth Movement of North America is the youth wing of Malankara Catholics in North America, specifically the Exarch of United States of America and the faithful in Canada. The Youth Movement has grew with the help of many including all the bishops, priests, and youth that have sacrificed for the sake of our youth. |
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{{Plain image with caption|image=MCYM Anthem.jpg|caption=Official anthem of the MCYM; written in [[Malayalam]]}} |
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|2005 |
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|Eastern University |
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|St. David's, PA, USA |
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|St. Jude's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Philadelphia |
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|2007 |
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|Houston Baptist University |
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|Houston, TX, USA |
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|St. Peter's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Houston |
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|2008 |
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|Seneca College |
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|Toronto, ON, Canada |
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|St. Mary's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Toronto |
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|2010 |
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|Villanova University |
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|Villanova, PA, USA |
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|St. Jude's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Philadelphia |
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=== Commemoration of Venerable Mar Ivanios === |
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On the day before the commemoration of the late [[Geevarghese Mar Ivanios|Venerable Archbishop Geevarghese Ivanios]], the founder of [[Syro-Malankara Catholic Church#Ecclesial communion|Malankara Reunion Movement]], the MCYM conducts memorial meetings at the tomb of Ivanios.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mcymcs.com/view_press.php?id=12 |title=MCYM |accessdate=2015-05-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150521004348/http://mcymcs.com/view_press.php?id=12 |archivedate=2015-05-21 }}</ref> |
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|+ '''The Syro-Malankara Catholic Church MCYM Leadership Retreats of North America''' |
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|2011 |
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|Carmelite Retreat Center |
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|Chicago, IL |
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|St. Mary's Syro Malankara Catholic Church of Chicago |
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| Abbreviation | MCYM |
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| Formation | 28 February 1968 |
| Type | Youth organization |
| Headquarters | MCYM Office, Catholicate Centre, Pattom, Trivandrum, India |
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| Affiliations | Indian Catholic Youth Movement,[1] Kerala Catholic Youth Movement |
| Website | www |
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The Malankara Catholic Youth Movement (Malayalam: മലങ്കര കത്തോലിക്കാ യുവജന പ്രസ്ഥാനം), frequently referred to as MCYM, is an organization associated with the Syro-Malankara Catholic Church, aimed at fostering its youth members in the Catholic faith, as well as contributing to the broader community and church.[2] The MCYM operates at various levels, including unit, regional, diocesan, and church-wide.[3][4][5] Founded in Kerala, India, MCYM has spread on a global scale, spreading to areas such as the Middle East and North America. The chief patron is Moran Mor Baselios Cardinal Cleemis. The chairman is H.E Aboon Mathews Mar Polycarpos, the director is Rev. Fr. Prabheesh George Mekkarikathu, and the president is Monu Joseph.[6]
History
[edit]The Catholic Youth Movement of Kerala began in the latter half of the 1960s. Although some youth organizations existed at the parish level in various parts of Kerala, the establishment of diocesan-level organizations occurred later. Two primary factors contributed to the founding of these organizations during this period. Firstly, there was significant enthusiasm within the Church, both in Kerala and nationally, generated by discussions and study programs related to the Second Vatican Council. Among the topics discussed, the role of the laity in the Church's life became a major point of interest for laypeople across India. Secondly, in Kerala, Christian communities, alongside other social and religious organizations, opposed the educational policies of the second communist regime in 1967. This opposition provided an immediate cause for collaboration with the Church in advocating for justice.[3][7][8][9][10]
The movement in the Thiruvananthapuram Diocese, led by Rev. Fr. Dominic Skariah, started in 1971 and later merged with the KCYO. Youth movements in Trivandrum, Thiruvalla, and Bathery operated independently but were eventually unified under the federal administrative structure of the Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM), which was a federation of youth movements from three independent churches. This unity was further solidified with the establishment of a youth commission under Cyril Baselios, then Bishop of the Bathery Diocese, in 1989, leading to the formation of the MCYM Central Secretariat in 1990. [9][11][12]
The MCYM had distinct constitutions, flags, anthems, mottos, patron saints, and operational styles in various dioceses. To standardize these elements, the central secretariat[4] established a common constitution,[13] promulgated on 20 September 1992. The central secretariat also initiated steps to enhance youth activities, bringing together mission regions scattered across India, North America,[14] Germany, and the Middle East (including Kuwait, Dubai,[15] Sharjah[16] and Qatar[16]).
Official anthem of the MCYM; written in Malayalam
Commemoration of Venerable Mar Ivanios
[edit]On the day before the commemoration of the late Venerable Archbishop Geevarghese Ivanios, the founder of Malankara Reunion Movement, the MCYM conducts memorial meetings at the tomb of Ivanios.[17]
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