Our Parish Council

The Parish Pastoral Council is a consultative body that supports the parish priest in guiding and developing the parish community. It serves as a strategic and pastoral think tank, helping to identify the needs of the faithful, plan parish activities, and set goals for spiritual and community growth. At Fatima Matha Church, Elamkulam, the Parish Council has 53 members, including the Parish Priest, Assistant Parish Priest, the Mother Superior of Fatima Carmel Convent, three Kaikkarans (Trustees), nine Executive Members of the BCC Central Committee, leaders of 22 Family Units, the Headmaster and Assistant Headmaster of Catechism, the PTA President of Catechism, a representative from the Choir, leaders of three parish organizations, Kapyar, Chemmador, and six members (three appointed and three nominated).

Executive Committee

In Kerala's Catholic tradition, Kaikkarans are lay leaders elected to assist the parish priest in managing the financial and temporal affairs of the parish. They are custodians of church properties, responsible for administration, maintenance, and development of parish assets.

The Basic Christian Communities (BCC) are the heart of parish life. Each Family Unit, consisting of 15-40 families in a specific area, gathers monthly in one of the homes for prayer, sharing, and fellowship. Inspired by the early Christian model, the BCC promotes faith, service, and community building at the grassroots level. Our parish has 630 families organized into 22 Family Units across 4 blocks — three blocks with five units each and one block with seven units. Meetings are held during the first eleven days of every month (excluding Saturdays and Sundays). The Parish Priest, Sisters, and BCC Executives regularly participate in these gatherings.

BCC Central Committee