History

In the year 1780 Robert Raikes a journalist assisted by Mrs. Kim started a movement in England among children who were left free on Sundays for their parents had to work even on Sundays.The unruly behaviour of those children prompted Raikes to do something to change them to a life of worthliving.So he and Mrs. Kim started to teach them read and write.This way they imparted biblical knowledge.Because this class was conducted on Sundays, it came to be known as Sunday School.Noting the impact of Sunday School on children ,it was rapidly copied in many parts of the world.

In India, Sunday School started in 1876 at Allahabad and later in Nilgiri (Conoor). In 1880, Arch Deacon Oommen Mammen started Sunday School in an orderly manner in Mallapally.

Today almost all churches in Kerala have Sunday School of their own pattern and syllabus.In Madhya Kerala Diocese, the Sunday School comes under "The Department of Christian Education" since 2003.

Aim

The main aim of Sunday School is to impart bible knowledge which can transform our life to be useful to God and fellowbeings and also to develop the God given talents and abilities in this world.

Sunday School in Kumplampoika

Our forefathers understood the importance of Bible on the development and character formation of children.So due importance had been given to Sunday School and its activities.Sri P.C Koshy Puthuchira Pulinthitta,Sri K.K Abraham Kulathunkal,Sri K.K Thomas Sasthamkoikal,Sri Iype Zachariah Kuzhiparambil played pivotal role in the running of our Sunday School.In early years Smt. Accamma Koshy Puthuchira rendered very valuable service in singing practice.Sri K.K Abraham Kulathunkal,Sri P.C Koshy Puthuchira Puthuparambil and Sri Iype Skaria Kuzhiparambil were honoured with medals at the Diocesan level in 1981 for their long service in Sunday School.Sri P.S Koshy(Jr) Puthuchira Medayil rendered invaluable service for fourty years as a teacher and headmaster - the latter half of the period.

He is succeded by Smt. Susan Abraham in 2001.Sri Shaji Abraham, an energetic and enthusiastic Sunday School Secretary is an asset to the Sunday School.The dedication, co-operation and commitment of the teachers and the interest and enthusiasm of the children, the support given by the parents and the church are the factors behind all the achievements and progress of our Sunday School.

Achievements

From the very beginning several of the Sunday School children have proved excellence in Sunday School examinations and competitions at district and diocesan levels.Our Sunday School has been rated the Best Sunday School in the diocese for four years !!

To assess the Bible knowledge of the students , the Diocese conducts exams at each level at the end of every academic year.Several of our students have excelled in exams.To mention a few
Sri. Shijino S John - 1^st rank in Madhyavakup
Sri. Wesley P Kuruvilla - 2^nd rank in Madhyavakup

Our Sunday School is involved in several activities at the local, district and diocesan levels every year.

Our Sunday School take part in competitions organized in Elocution,Singing,Story-telling,Bible Quiz, Essay writing at district and diocesan levels and have won trophies mostly.

Vacation Bible School (VBS) is an annual programme of Sunday School.It is well conducted under the leadership of experienced directors and teachers.

The Sunday School is involved very well in Sunday worship too.Every third Sunday of a month, Sunday School children read the lessons in the worship.

Outings,picnics,sports etc are also in Sunday School activities and programmes.Visit to Neyyar Dam, Veli Beach, Thekkadi Wild life sanctuary, Observatory in Trivandrum etc are some of such activities. Sunday School students and teachers visited the Church institutions like Bethel in Varikadu,school for children with hearing difficulties and also places of historic importance at Kottayam and Alleppey.