The reformers realized the importance of Bible Study, as essential for spiritual renewal and growth. The opening of the Sunday Schools thus became a natural development in the way of Christian nurture. The formal inauguration of the Sunday School Samajam comprising all the Sunday Schools, took place at Maramon Convention in 1905. Mr. V P Mammen was elected as the General Secretary. The growth and development of the Sunday School Samajam as one of the leading Christian Education organizations in India was the result of the extraordinary organizing ability of Rev. V P Mammen and his untiring efforts for 47 years. He organized syllabi for different grades and published the lessons to be taught in various classes. From 1977 the Sunday School Samajam follows the curriculum of the Christian Education Council of India.
Rev. Dr. K K George joined the work of the Sunday School Samajam in 1952 and was General Secretary of the Samajam after the demise of very Rev. V P Mammen, from 1952 up to June in 1982. Both of them laboured in this great cause dedicating their head and heart to the cause of Christian Education children. Classes are arranged for a period of 15 years from the age of 5, so that by the time the Sunday school course is completed, the pupils will have sound knowledge of the scriptures and the doctrines of the church.
Sunday Schools are arranged in every Parish and in large Parishes there will be two or more Sunday Schools according to the need. Inspectors are allotted to supervise the work of Sunday Schools in given area, and organizers are appointed in each diocese. The Central Office arranges examination every year and competitions are also held at the Diocesan and Central level.
Mar Thoma Congregation Chattanooga Sunday School
We as part of North America Diocese, constitute a small congregation conduct Sunday school classes every Sunday in the morning. To join our Sunday School, please contact Achen or Headmaster/Superintendent. Sunday School is for students age 3 to 12th grade.
Curriculum
We follow the Mar Thoma Sunday School curriculum for Nursery to 12th grade.
Curriculum Books [PDF] for All Grades
Teachers Covenant – All teachers are asked to read and sign the teachers covenant which was prepared by our diocese. Please click here for a copy.