Pious Association for children

Our Kids Ministry

Pious Association for children (PAC)

The Pious Association for Children (PAC) is a vibrant spiritual organization within the Church dedicated to nurturing the faith of children and guiding them to grow in love for God and service to others. The Pious Associations had begun with a vision for children  “to become mature adults of faith and  Godly Character”  and includes all children from JK till Grade 8. It provides a foundation for young members to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, learning, and active participation in parish life. 

PAC helps children understand that they are an important part of the Church community. Through regular gatherings, faith formation, and service activities, children are encouraged to live in Christian values such as love, kindness, obedience, and generosity. The association fosters spiritual growth while also building friendships and a strong sense of belonging within the parish. PAC helps children to recognize their role as young disciples of Christ and prepares them to become faithful members of the Church in the future.

Our Visions:

  • Help children grow in faith and knowledge of the Church

  • Encourage regular prayer and participation in the Sacraments

  • Instill Christian values and moral responsibility

  • Promote love and respect for others

  • Inspire children to serve the Church and community

 Through PAC, children learn that they are not only members of their families but also members of the larger family of the Church. As they grow in faith and service, they become living witnesses of Christ’s love in their homes, schools, and communities. The Pious Association for Children is organized into three categories based on the age groups.

Jesus Kids

Grades: Junior KG - Senior KG

Jesus Kids is the introductory wing of our faith formation. It is designed specifically for children in Junior and Senior Kindergarten. At this tender age, the ministry focuses on creating a sense of wonder and love for God’s creation.

Vision: Know Jesus through the eyes of a child.

Activities: 

  • Action Songs: Learning theology through movement and music.

  • Godly Play: Storytelling sessions about the childhood of Jesus and the lives of Saints.

  • Event & Celebrations: Special participation in parish festivals to build a sense of belonging.

Holy Childhood (HCH)

Grades: 1 - 4

Often integrated with Sunday school, the Holy Childhood association focuses on the global motto: “Children Helping Children.” It encourages our children to pray for and be compassionate to other children in mission territories who are in need.

Vision: Develop a missionary spirit, build character and promote vocation.

 

Activities: 

  • Small savings or collections: Take part in mission activities to help the needy.

  • Group Prayers: Praying for the well-being of children in different continents.

  • Spiritual Events: Actively take part in retreats, cultural activities of the parish,  and liturgical events.  

Cherupushpam Mission League (CML)

Grades: 5 - 12

The CML aims to foster a missionary spirit in children and teenagers, teaching them that you don’t have to travel far to be a missionary—you can start right in your own home and school.

Vision: Develop a missionary spirit, build character and promote vocation.

Activities: 

  • Service: Engaging in acts of charity within the parish and local community.

  • Mission Sunday: Helping the parish in fundraising and awareness for global missions.

  • Spiritual Events: Help organizing and actively take part in retreats, cultural activities of the parish,  and liturgical events.