Our Lady of Sorrows · Electronics City

Faith Formation

Catechism, the Cherupushpa Mission League, and Holy Childhood — choose one below to explore who leads it, what it does, and what it has been up to.

Formation

Catechism / Sunday School

Nurturing children and youth in the Catholic faith through scriptural teachings, sacraments, and deep Christian values every Sunday.

Faith Formation & Learning

Online Blog for Catechism Resources

To support the faith formation of our parish community, we have created an online blog that brings together helpful resources for children, youth, and adults. Through this initiative, we hope to make catechism more engaging, accessible, and enriching for everyone. Explore direct links to the following resources:

Video Classes

Catechism Classes – YouTube

Online catechism class videos designed to strengthen knowledge of the Catholic faith in an easy-to-follow format.

Watch video lessons

Digital Learning

SM Smart Catechism

A digital platform offering structured catechism lessons with interactive content for deeper learning.

Explore platform

Youth Catechism

YouCat.org

The official Youth Catechism resource, answering questions of faith in a clear and simple way, especially for young people.

Access YouCat resource

Animated Faith

3 Minute Catechism

Short animated videos that explain essential truths of the Catholic faith in just a few minutes.

Watch animated shorts

Scripture & Family

Bible Stories

Engaging and faith-filled stories from the Bible, helping children and families to know and love the Word of God.

Explore stories

Sunday School Current Strength

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Nurturing young hearts in faith and knowledge.

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Students In Nursery

205

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Students In LP

149

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Students In UP

134

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Students In HS

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Students In HSS

276

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Number of Boys

293

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Number of Girls

569

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Total Students

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OUR FUTURE PLANS

Here are our plans for the future that our department is planning to do for the children of our parish

MAY TO JUNE

31st MAY 2025: First Holy Communion
25th MAY 2025: Teachers Training Program
1st JUNE 2025: Parish Level Inaugural of Catechism for Academic Year 2024 – 2025 followed by Students Retreat
8th JUNE 2025: Staff Meeting & Year Plan Discussion
15th JUNE 2025: Parents Orientation & PTA Meeting
22nd JUNE 2025: Basic Catechism Training for New Catechism Teachers

JULY TO AUGUST

6th JULY 2025: CML & Holy Childhood Inauguration, Dukhrana Celebration & Parish Level Academics Excellence Award Ceremony, Class wise Food Fest (Class 5 & above)
13th JULY 2025: First Delegates Meeting
27th JULY 2025: Parish Level Family Bible Quiz
3rd AUGUST 2025: Angles Meet 2025
10th AUGUST 2025: Seraphim Meet 2025 (Gathering of Altar Angels)
17th AUGUST 2025: Family Bible Quiz
24th AUGUST 2025: Student Bible Exam
31st AUGUST 2025: Onam Celebrations

SEPTEMBER TO DECEMBER

13th SEPTEMBER 2025: Parish Feast
28th SEPTEMBER 2025: Logos Quiz 2025
19th OCTOBER 2025: Parish Level Bible Kalotsavam
26th OCTOBER 2025: Mission Carnival by CML Students
9th NOVEMBER 2025: Mission Quest Online, First Semester Exam, Second Delegates Meeting @ OLS Church
16th November 2025: Centralized evaluation of Class X and XII First Semester Exam answer sheets
30th November 2025: Forane Level Bible Kalotsavam 2025
7th DECEMBER 2025: Outreach Program for Class 5 to 8
14th DECEMBER 2025: Outreach Program for Class 5 to 12
21st December 2025: Christmas Celebrations

JANUARY TO MAY

4th JANUARY 2026: Diocese Level Student Bible Quiz
1st FEBRUARY 2026: Second Semester Exam
8th FEBRUARY 2026: Centralized evaluation of Class X and XII Second Semester Exam answer sheets
22nd FEBRUARY 2026: Bible Sunday & New Testament Scripture Scribing Program Closure
1st MARCH 2026: Students Retreat
5th APRIL 2026: Easter Egg Painting
3rd MAY 2026: Annual Report for AY 2025 – 2026
31st MAY 2026: Teacher Training – 2026

Catechism Classes

Class Name: Class 1

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Deepthi Soni

Mobile: 9611144607

Number of Students: 23

No of Boys: 11

No of Girls: 12

Class Name: Class 1

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Deepthi Tom

Mobile: 9480637629

Number of Students: 17

No of Boys: 9

No of Girls: 8

Class Name: Class 2

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Simi Shinto

Mobile: 9741709713

Number of Students: 21

No of Boys: 8

No of Girls: 13

Class Name: Class 2

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Lissy Thomas

Mobile: 7892562182

Number of Students: 18

No of Boys: 6

Class Name: Class 3

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Christy John

Mobile: 9823439834

No of Boys: 5

No of Girls: 16

Class Name: Class 3

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Sr. Rosy

Mobile: 9495661649

Number of Students: 25

No of Boys: 13

Class Name: Class 4

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Sr. Geena

Mobile: 9902873204

Number of Students: 19

Class Name: Class 4

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Sr. Kochuthresia

Mobile: 8904701752

Class Name: Class 5

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Cini Angelus

Mobile: 8431452415

Number of Students: 22

No of Girls: 11

Class Name: Class 5

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Sophie Agnes

Mobile: 9895775767

Class Name: Class 6

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Lejo K L

Mobile: 9972184052

Number of Students: 10

No of Girls: 2

Class Name: Class 6

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Gracelind Albert

Mobile: 8123257427

Number of Students: 20

No of Boys: 12

Class Name: Class 7

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Terrince A Joseph

Mobile: 9986006905

No of Boys: 10

No of Girls: 10

Class Name: Class 7

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Jeseentha Mathew

Mobile: 9901534807

Class Name: Class 8

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Rohit Tomy

Mobile: 9611577412

No of Girls: 15

Class Name: Class 8

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Dayas Dixen

Mobile: 8867415649

Class Name: Class 9

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Br. Christin Tom

Mobile: 8289886530

No of Girls: 9

Class Name: Class 9

Class Section: B

Class Teacher's Name: Mareena Tom

Mobile: 8147544270

Number of Students: 15

No of Girls: 6

Class Name: Class 10

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Charlie Paul

Mobile: 9886827242

Number of Students: 16

Class Name: Class 11

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Sheryl Jose

Mobile: 9845357765

Number of Students: 36

No of Boys: 16

No of Girls: 20

Class Name: Class 12

Class Section: A

Class Teacher's Name: Varghese Thattil

Mobile: 9848565563

Team

Administrative Team

Mr. Shine Williams
Ms. Sheril Jose
Ms. Priya Mathew
Ms. Linta Scariah
Mr. Jestin James
Dr. Angel Sajo
Ms. Cini Angelous
Ms. Sunitha Jaison
Mr. Deepak Joseph
BA

Bro. Ashin Antu
AT

Mr. Abhinav Tom
IP

Ms. Iva Maria Philip

Section

Current Altar Servers List

Aaron, Abel John, Aeibel, Alden Robert, Alphin, Andrews, Aron, Basil, Daniel James, Daniel Thomas, David James, Eric, Evan, Geroge, Hayden, Heinze, Ivan, Ivan Steve, Jenovin, Jessa, Jones, Jovan, Juvel, Kevin, Rayan Joseph, Ron, Ron Linto, and Sereha

Current Altar Servers of Our Lady of Sorrows Church

Section

LOOKING BACK TO THE BEGINNINGS…

Syro Malabar Kurbana was introduced in our parish in the year 2002 and back then the Catechism classes for our children were conducted alongside the Latin rites in our home parish (SFS Church). The basic idea of beginning the Catechism classes for our children was to prepare them well for their first Holy Communion.

In the year 2007, Catechism classes were completely shifted to Syro-Malabar rites and children began taking classes regularly every Sunday’s after the Holy Mass. The Catechism classes were restructured class-wise with 40 students in the year 2009-2010 .

During the year 2012-2013 our Catechism classes came under Mandya Diocese then known as Syro-Malabar Bangalore Mission. During this period the children from our Catechism classes took part in all the activities conducted in the Diocese and showcased their mantle, which made our parish well known among other parishes and the people of our diocese. In the following years our parish also became a part of the Mission League of our dioceses and actively took part in the mission League activities.

We remember in our prayers all the priests, sisters and all other members who worked hard and made their immense contribution towards bringing the Catechism classes of our parish to an “A category” level in the diocese of Mandya today, which includes MSFS brothers, La Salette brothers, DSFS sisters, SD sisters, Holy Spirit Sisters and all other Catechism Teachers. Our biggest Achievement in this period is is that two of our children, Bro. Asher Mathew and Sr. Jincy George have chosen the path of God to become the faithful missionaries of God.

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Cherupushpa Mission League

Fostering missionary spirit, prayer life, and vocation awareness among children following the patroness St. Thérèse of Lisieux.

Cherupushpa mission league (cml) was officially inaugurated at the east ham mass centre on the 6th july 2014 by rev. Fr. Jose anthiyamkulam, chaplain of syro malabar church, brent wood diocese, in presence of trustees mr.paul kuruvilla, mrs.josy shajan, committe members, catechism teachers, students and all the members gathered. It was also the very same day the mass centre celebrated the feast of st. Alphonsa of bharananganam where cherupushpa mission league was originally founded. During this occasion every child from the catechism classes were given the cml badges and officially became the members of the organisation. They also took a pledge to endorse the motto of cml in their life for the creation of a better community.

Cherupushpa mission league (cml) is an indigenous lay missionary organisation and also the biggest missionary organisation for laity in asia. Cml was started under the guidance and blessings of the bishop of the changanacherry arch diocese mar james kaalassery, in the year 1947 at bharananganam by the living legend of kerala church – kunjettan (mr. P.c. Abraham pallaattukunnel) and late v. Rev. Fr. Joseph malipparambil who was the founder director of cml. Cherupushpa mission league was founded to foster vocation promotion and also to help mission activities across the country by means of man, money and prayers.

Report

CML Activity Report

Diocese-Level CML Inauguration

Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hebbagodi was proudly represented at the Diocese-level Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) Inauguration held on 29th June 2025. The event marked the official commencement of diocesan CML activities for the academic year 2025–2026.

Parish Representatives: Evan, David, Abina, Abhinav, Sharath, Charlie

Leadership Achievements

Abhinav was elected as the President (Core Member) of Hongasandra Forane CML. Sharath Tom was elected as the Animator representing Hongasandra Forane.

We express our sincere gratitude to the parents, class teachers, and all supporters for their constant encouragement, guidance, and nominations.

Implore Series – Prayer for Persecuted Christians

As part of the Implore Series with the theme “Persecuted Christians”, our students actively participated by preparing and presenting a prayer video, offering prayers and solidarity for Christians facing persecution across the world.

CML Annual Day & Workshop

Our students enthusiastically participated in the CML Annual Day celebrations. They took part in the Rally Competition and attended the CML Workshop, which focused on nurturing faith, leadership qualities, and missionary spirit. The active involvement of our students from Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Hebbagodi in diocesan and forane-level CML activities reflects their strong faith foundation and commitment to service and leadership. We congratulate all participants and office bearers and wish them continued success in their mission.