Sunday School Time: Every 2nd and 4th Sunday after Holy Qurbana
St. Marys IOC Coventry Sunday School is a part of "The Orthodox Syrian Sunday School Association of the East – UK-Europe and Africa (OSSAE-UEA)" a spiritual organization functioning within the Diocese of UK-Europe and Africa. OSSAE-UEA is geographically included in the Overseas Region of OSSAE and is directly affiliated to Orthodox Syrian Sunday School Association of the East (OSSAE). It’s objective is to nurture children to gain fundamental knowledge of the Orthodox Christian faith and tradition as well as Biblical knowledge for their spiritual growth. Sunday School teachers play a pivotal role in meeting the objectives of the OSSAE not only from a traditional perspective but also from a holistic point of view to help children to understand the Christian way of knowing the world and its creator in order to lead a successful life.
OSSAE-UEA follows OSSAE Central curriculum and from 2016 all classes have the revised text books in English. The classes which range from Preparatory to 12th are divided into five main categories:
#) Bethlehem (Preparatory Class)
#) Nazareth (Classes1-3)
#) Galilee (Classes 4-7)
#) Jerusalem (Classes 8-10)
#) Tabor (Classes 11 & 12)
The Secondary level education concludes with the 10th class and a certificate is awarded (Veda Padana Certificate) to successful candidates. Higher Secondary course (Classes 11 and 12) continue for another two years which awards Veda Praveen Diploma on successful completion.
Vicar Rev.Fr. Josen John (President of St. Marys ICO Sunday School).
Mrs. Linsa George (Head Teacher) and Mrs. Kisho Thomas (Asst. Head Teacher).