CCD Theme

Give Glory to God

Eesho Mishihaykku Sthuthi Aayirikkatte

ഈശോ മിശിഹായ്ക്ക് സ്തുതി ആയിരിക്കട്ടെ

So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. (1 Cor 10:31)

Growing up, we were taught to say Eesho mishihaykku sthuthi aayirikkatte, to our parents, our elders, fathers and sisters - not just as a sign of respect but also to give praise to the Lord. It is that virtue that we intend to teach and practice with the children this year. Throughout the year we will have several activities during class and outside class that will help the children build the virtue of giving praise, giving glory to God in all that they do. Our goal is to have every child in the mission comfortable to say Sthuthi by the end of the academic year.

Principal’s Challenge

Dear Children,

In your handbook, you will find nine verses from the Bible that are related to our theme of the year. You can win this award simply by learning these verses by heart and reciting those to your CCD teachers or your Vice Principals (Sajay uncle or Tom uncle) or me in-person before the end of the academic year. Just ask your parents to tell us when you are ready!

  • Everyone who can do this will be a winner
  • First 10 children to do this will win a special prize
  • Students who complete the challenge will be featured on this website
  • Big Twist - even after reciting this once, don’t rest easy! We will check with you again, any time of the year to make sure you have really learnt it.

Challenge Verses

  1. So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. (1 Cor. 10:31)

  2. Glorify the Lord and exalt Him as much as you can, for he surpasses even that. When you exalt him, summon all your strength, and do not grow weary, for you cannot praise him enough. (Sirach 43:30)

  3. But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.
    (2 Peter 3:18)

  4. Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! (Luke 2:14)

  5. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. (Psalm 63:3)

  6. You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created. (Revelations 4:11)

  7. Bless the LORD, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name. (Psalm 103:1)

  8. To Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever. Amen. (Ephesians 3:21)

  9. Amen! Blessing and glory and wisdom and thanksgiving and honor and power and might be to our God forever and ever! Amen.
    (Revelations 7:12)

First 10 Challenge Winners

1. Lia Robin2. Jude Mannanchery3. Daniel Mannanchery
4. Einar Sheen5. Alaina Kiran Bertil6. Annlin Mejo
7. Hamlin Mejo8. Ebner Sheen9. Matthew Sebastian
10. Kevin Tom Augustine

Students Who Completed the Challenge

  • Ryan Chempananical
  • Anna Austin
  • Mathew Kundukulam Thomas
  • Jubal James