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The call and mission of the
disciples of Christ is to be the salt of the earth and the
light of the world. This has a special significance in the
life of a catholic teacher. A teacher's life and teaching
should be a real model to the children to bring them up as
good citizens. Education for the integral development of
the children call for sincere and dedicated service from
the part of the teachers which will enlighten our nation,
society and the church. Being inspired by this, a seminar
was conducted in Mannanam in 1956 to equip all the
catholic teachers to act decisively. Following which some
other seminars and discussions were held. In the light of
the above discussions, on 18th May, 1968 the organization
named 'Kerala Catholic Teachers' Guild' was formed
including all the teachers from the primary to the
university level.
The organization started to
function in the Diocese of Cochin at the initial stage
itself. Gradually the activities diminished. In this
situation, to rekindle the activities of Kerala Catholic
Teachers' Guild, Late Rt Rev. Dr. Joseph Kureethara gave a
special instruction to the General Manager of Corporate
Educational Agency Rev. Dr. Francis M.J. Fernandez to
convene a meeting of all the representatives at 'Shalom'
on 26th March, 1988.
The meeting honoured by the
graceful presence of our late bishop was attended by Rev.
Fr. George Koilparambil and the first Vice-President of
All Kerala Catholic Teachers' Guild, Sri T.L. Joseph
master of St Mary's H.S. Chellanam.
In this
meeting T.L. Joseph was elected as the President and Smt.
Elsy Abraham of St Joseph's H.S. Chullikkal as Vice
President. Sri K.P. Antony was selected as the secretary
and Sri Augustine Simon of St Lawrence U.P.S. as
treasurer. The Bishop of Cochin appointed Rev. Dr. Fr.
Francis M.J. Fernandez as the spiritual Director.
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following persons were selected as the first office
bearers of the KCTG Cochin Unit. |
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Sri P.C. Xavier, Headmaster, St Mary's LPS,
Chellanam. |
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Sri C .A. John, Teacher, St. George UPS,
Kumbalanghi. |
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Sri K.J. Antony, Teacher, St John De Britto AIHS,
Fortkochi |
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Sri K.J. Thomas, Teacher, St Peter's HS,
Kumbalanghi |
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Smt. Loretto A.E., Santa Cruz LPS, Fortkochi |
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Under the leadership of the
above committee the working of the Teachers' Guild became
more dynamic and strong. The activities of the Guild were
given shape in accordance with the demands of the time
under the visionary leadership of the Executive members.
Various programs are organized to help the teachers,
students and their parents.
To respond to the
changing scenario of the society, it was commonly decided
that all the catholic teachers working in the schools run
by the religious be included in the Guild. The annual
recollection conducted on 2nd March 2011 was the first
program participated by all. In a time of moral decline,
value erosion and injustice the Catholic Teachers have to
be more active. KCTG unites us. Let us gather to think,
work together and move ahead with our motto "Better
Catholic Better Teacher". |
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Scholarship was instituted in
remembrance of 80th birthday of our Late Bishop Dr.
Joseph Kureethara for the best outgoing PLUS 2 student
of each group every year. |
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Endowment Sponsored by the Late
Headmistress of St Louis LPS, Mundamveli, Mrs Angela
Vernel is awarded every year for the top scorer of Std
VII of the schools under the Corporate Educational
Agency. |
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Sri T.L. Joseph master memorial
scholarship is given away every year for meritorious
children of the members of Guild who study for
B.Ed/TTC. |
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Two best students of SSLC are given
Sacerdotal Silver Jubilee Memorial Scholarship of Rev.
Dr. Joseph Kandanattuthara former Corporate General
Manager, for the academic excellence. |
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Rev. Dr. Francis M.J. Fernandez. |
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Rev. Dr. Joseph Kandanattuthara. |
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Rev. Fr. Thomas Parathara. |
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Sri. D Souri, St George HS, Thankey. |
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Sri N.V. Vincent, Santa Cruz HS, Fortkochi. |
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Sri. P.J. George Nirmal, St George HS., Thankey. |
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Sri. V.J. Peter, St Mary's LPS, Chellanam. |
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