Apostolates

The Kerala Catholic Youth Movement (KCYM) originated from the discussions of the Second Vatican Council in 1965, which emphasized the need for a youth movement for the Church. This was driven by the socio-political conditions of the time, where alternating governments failed to deliver for the community. The idea was that the youth, the backbone of the Church, were the only ones who could voice concerns and fight for justice and equality.
In response to Pope Paul VI's call during the council's closing ceremony, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of India (CBCI) formed a Youth Commission in 1966. The Kerala Catholic Bishops' Council (KCBC) followed suit in 1967. KCYM declared its unity and held its first Senate meeting at Mannanam K.E. College from December 28, 1978, marking the official launch of the movement.
As the official youth movement of the Kerala Church, KCYM operates under KCBC's Youth Commission and is affiliated with the International Catholic Youth Community (MIJARC) and the All-India Catholic Youth Movement (ICYM). Members of KCYM (Kerala Catholic Youth Movement) are youth between the ages of 15 and 35.