CSI Diocese CSI Madhya Kerala Diocese • 📍 Punnakkadu, Pathanamthitta
✝ സി.എസ്.ഐ. ആരാധനാക്രമം • CSI Liturgical Order

Divine Worship & Holy Sacraments

"O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the Lord our Maker." — Psalm 95:6

Weekly Gatherings

Parish Worship & Fellowship Schedule

Gather with the faith community in reverence, choral praise, scriptural preaching, and Holy Eucharist.

Holy Communion Divine Service Sanctuary
🌟 MAIN LORD'S DAY WORSHIP
SUNDAY • 07:30 AM – 09:30 AM
CSI Liturgical Order Malayalam & English

Holy Communion Divine Worship

വിശുദ്ധ കുർബ്ബാന ആരാധന

Our primary Eucharistic service following the revered Church of South India liturgy. Experience the beauty of choral praise by our four-part choir, profound scriptural readings, expository biblical preaching, and the sacred communion at the Lord's Table.

🏛️ Main Sanctuary 🎼 4-Part Parish Choir ✝️ Holy Eucharist Administered 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All Families Welcome
SUNDAY 09:00 AM
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Worship Service

ആരാധനാ ശുശ്രൂഷകൾ

Regular worship services held at the church, bringing the congregation together for hymns, prayers, Scripture readings, sermons, and Holy Communion, fostering spiritual growth, faith, and fellowship in Christ.

👥 Coverage: All 6 Church Wards
📍 Venue: Parish Member Homes
SUNDAY 09:30 AM – 11:00 AM
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Parish Sunday School

സണ്ടേസ്കൂൾ വേദപാഠം

Nurturing children and youth through Bible lessons, memory verses, action songs, and guided activities, encouraging spiritual growth, strengthening their faith, and building a strong foundation in Christ.

🏫 Venue: Parish Hall & CMS School
📚 Classes: Beginners to Senior Youth
FRIDAY 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
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Bible Study

ബൈബിൾ പഠനം

Regular Bible study sessions that encourage members to explore Scripture, understand God's Word, deepen their faith, and apply biblical teachings in their daily lives through guided discussions and fellowship.

🙏 Led by: Vicar & Women's Fellowship
💌 Petitions: Confidential Prayers
The Liturgy of CSI

The Fourfold Pattern of Divine Worship

The Church of South India liturgy unites Anglican, Methodist, Presbyterian, and Reformed traditions in reverent, scriptural harmony.

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ഒരുക്കം

The Preparation

Begins with the Processional Hymn, Call to Worship, Prayer of Humble Access, the Decalogue (Ten Commandments) or the Summary of the Law, and the Gloria in Excelsis.

Purity & Heart Alignment
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വചന ശുശ്രൂഷ

Ministry of the Word

Includes readings from the Old Testament, the Epistles, and the Holy Gospel, followed by the Nicene or Apostles' Creed, Sunday School Anthem, and the Pastoral Homily.

Scripture & Proclamation
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പ്രാർത്ഥനയും സമാധാനവും

Prayers & The Peace

The Presbyter leads intercessory litanies for church and nation, followed by the General Confession, Words of Absolution, and the traditional Indian Kiss of Peace (സമാധാനം).

Reconciliation & Fellowship
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വിശുദ്ധ മേശ ശുശ്രൂഷ

The Holy Eucharist

The Offertory anthem, the Eucharistic Prayer (Sursum Corda, Sanctus, Words of Institution), distribution of Bread and Wine, Post-Communion Thanksgiving, and the Aaronic Blessing.

Sacrament of Grace
Pastoral Ministry

Sacramental Offices & Pastoral Services

Pastoral offices administered by the Presbyter in accordance with CSI Church Order and diocesan traditions.

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Holy Baptism

വിശുദ്ധ ജ്ഞാനസ്നാനം

Infant and believer baptism administered into the body of Christ with blessed water and the Trinitarian formula during Sunday service.

📋 Registration: 1 week prior with office
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Holy Confirmation

സ്ഥിരീകരണ ശുശ്രൂഷ

Laying on of hands by the Diocesan Bishop for candidates who have completed the confirmation preparatory course.

👑 Celebrant: Diocesan Bishop
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Holy Matrimony

വിവാഹ ശുശ്രൂഷ

Solemnization of Christian marriage with reading of banns, pre-marital pastoral guidance, choir accompaniment, and pastoral benediction.

📅 Notice: 1 month in advance
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House Dedication

ഭവനപ്രതിഷ്ഠ ശുശ്രൂഷ

Blessing and dedicating new family dwellings with scripture reading, intercessory prayers, and thanksgiving praise.

📞 Booking: Contact Parsonage
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Sick & Hospital Visitation

രോഗികൾക്കായുള്ള പ്രാർത്ഥന

Pastoral visits to homes, hospitals, and hospice care with holy unction prayers and bedside Holy Communion for the infirm.

🚨 Availability: Anytime on request
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Christian Burial Rites

സംസ്കാര ശുശ്രൂഷ

Christian memorial rites and burial service in the historic church cemetery (Estd. 1904) in joyful hope of the resurrection.

⛪ Location: Church Cemetery
First-Time Visitors

What to Expect at Sunday Worship

We extend a warm Christ-centered welcome to all members, visitors, and travelers from around the world.

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Holy Communion Protocol

All baptized believers in good standing with their respective Christian traditions are warmly invited to partake in the Lord's Table.

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Service Language

The service is predominantly in Malayalam, with English readings and bi-lingual liturgical responses for visiting guests.

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Children & Families

Families with children are wholeheartedly welcomed. Sunday School begins immediately following the sermon at 09:30 AM.

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Parking & Accessibility

Ample parking space is available within the church campus. Wheelchair accessible ramps provide smooth entrance into the sanctuary.

Request Special Thanksgiving or Memorial Service

Connect with the Parsonage to schedule a family thanksgiving, memorial prayer, or baptism service.