The Syro Malabar Mission initiated a unique ministry for Young families, and it would be helpful to consider what more the Church could be doing to welcome and support young families. In its preparation, we identified a central concern: the exclusion and isolation of many young families.

Many young families live away from family and friends for new jobs or other opportunities, accelerated social atomization.

SMYM young family ministry offering an alternative. It is not about teachings but to foster a sense of welcome, belonging, and community.

We are trying to help our young families create special bonds, foster mutual support, and flourish in Christ. Here our young parents might seek advice, assistance, and spiritual growth to pass the faith along to their kids.

Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, thoughts in his first encyclical Lumen Fidei (Light of Faith), suggest how important young families are for the Church and their role in raising the next generation of saints. "In the family, faith accompanies every age of life, beginning with childhood: children learn to trust in the love of their parents. This is why it is so important that within their families parents encourage shared expressions of faith which can help children gradually to mature in their own faith (LF 54)."

SMYM young family ministry actively works to welcome, accompany and care for young families towards the glory of God and His Church.

Contacts:

Welvin Kuriakose & Mary Paul : +64 (0)21 025 27505 / +64 (0)21 238 1815