Christian Union
Christian Union 2025–2026
Essentials
Title: J/Vembadi Girls’ High School Christian Union | Worship, Holy Mass, Carols, Oli Vizha & Spiritual Workshops
Description: Explore the Christian Union of J/Vembadi Girls’ High School featuring morning prayers, Holy Mass, Lent observances, Bible competitions, Festival of Carols, Oli Vizha, hospital charity visits, and 2026 spiritual projects.
Faith • Worship • Service • Leadership
The Christian Union of J/Vembadi Girls’ High School nurtures students in faith, worship, service, ethical living, and leadership through regular prayer, Holy Mass, Bible-based competitions, spiritual workshops, and charity initiatives.
The union helps students grow into faith-filled, disciplined, compassionate, and service-oriented leaders.
Objectives
The Christian Union aims to:
Build exemplary conduct based on Christian ethical values
Encourage enthusiastic participation in spiritual activities
Develop a service mindset among students
Inspire bold leadership and responsibility
Help students live as witnesses of faith and hope
Strengthen spiritual discipline and moral character
Core Activities
The union regularly conducts:
Morning prayers and worship during school assembly
Friday prayer room worship
First Friday Holy Mass for Catholic students
Worship services for Christian students
Lenten meditations and reconciliation
Annual Sunday School examinations
YMCA Bible memorisation competition participation
Festival of Carols participation
Oli Vizha (Festival of Light) competitions
Charity distribution for patients
Christian shrine and church visits
Spiritual value workshops
2025 Activities Report
Faith Formation & Worship
During 2025, the following major activities were carried out:
Morning Prayer & Worship
Christian songs during assembly
Scripture-based worship reflection
Spiritual song ministry
Faith encouragement through hymn singing
Friday Prayer Room Worship
Weekly worship in the prayer room strengthened:
unity
accountability
group prayer life
shared faith experiences
First Friday Holy Mass
Monthly Holy Mass was conducted for Catholic and Christian students with:
Liturgy of the Word
Eucharistic celebration
Holy Communion
prayer and reflection
Lenten Observances
During Lent:
meditations
Holy Mass
reconciliation
prayer and fasting reflections
were conducted.
Faith Competitions & Achievements
Sunday School & Bible Competitions
Students participated in:
Annual Catholic Sunday School examinations
YMCA Bible memorisation competitions
Scripture knowledge development activities
Special Recognition
Students received awards and recognition through church leadership and faith education programmes.
Music, Celebration & Charity
Festival of Carols
Students participated in the Festival of Carols conducted at Jaffna St. John’s College, showcasing:
Christmas carols
western music
choral performances
festive worship expression
Oli Vizha (Festival of Light)
The union conducted:
Festival of Light competitions
Oli Vizha celebration programme
Christmas light symbolism activities
Christmas Charity Service
During the Festival of Light season:
goods were distributed to patients at Jaffna Teaching Hospital
students practiced Christian love through service
compassion and giving were emphasized
Student Spiritual Workshops
Value-Based Formation
Special workshops were conducted to strengthen:
ethical decision-making
faith values
mental clarity
emotional balance
spiritual discipline
Christian leadership
These workshops support students’ holistic development.
2026 Projects
Upcoming Christian Union Plans
The union has planned the following for 2026:
Visits to important Christian and Catholic churches, worship places, and shrines
Spiritual value-based workshops
Morning assembly prayers
Friday prayer room worship
First Friday Holy Mass and Methodist Church worship
Lenten meditations, Holy Mass, reconciliation
Sunday School exams and YMCA Bible competitions
Festival of Carols participation
Oli Vizha competitions
Patient support charity at Jaffna Teaching Hospital
Festival of Light celebration
These projects focus on faith formation, spiritual growth, and compassionate service.
Why the Christian Union Matters
The Christian Union helps students develop:
faith and devotion
ethical leadership
service mindset
compassion
discipline
spiritual maturity
music and worship participation
community outreach values
Pray with faith. Lead with love. Serve with compassion.