Kerala Region Releases Vacation Faith Fest 2026 Handbook

Kottayam, Jan 24, 2026: Strengthening the Church’s commitment to faith formation among children, the handbook for Vacation Faith Fest (VFF) 2026 was officially released on 19 January at the Vimalagiri Pastoral Center, Kottayam.

The release was inaugurated by Auxiliary Bishop Justin Madathilparambil, of Vijayapuram and Chairman of the Faith Formation Commission and the Children’s Commission, who formally unveiled the handbook and delivered the inaugural message. 

In his address, the Bishop underscored the importance of sustained and Scripture-rooted faith formation, especially for children, as an essential responsibility of the Church.

The VFF 2026 handbook is prepared as the third part of the “Word, Fill in Me” series and is based on the biblical books of Numbers, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy, guiding young minds to journey deeper into God’s Word through structured catechetical engagement.

The meeting was further enriched by contributions from Fr. Mathew Puthiyath, Secretary of the Faith Formation Commission (Kerala Region), and Fr. Arun Mathew, Secretary of the Children’s Commission, who addressed the pastoral vision and implementation of the VFF programme.

On the occasion, Bishop Madathilparambil expressed his heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to the core team behind the preparation of the handbook, acknowledging their dedicated service to faith formation in the Church.

The release of the VFF 2026 handbook marks a significant step in strengthening catechetical efforts across the Kerala Region, reaffirming the Church’s commitment to nurturing faith in the light of Sacred Scripture.