‘Little Disciples at the service of the Lord’

Savio Friends of Great Britain (SFGB) is a commission for children who are yet to receive Solemn Holy Communion. All catechism children from the year 1 to the year 4, are considered as ‘Savio Friends’. This eparchial level commission has taken its name as SAVIO FRIENDS OF GREAT BRITAIN (SFGB) and St. Dominic Savio, who gave his own love for God at such a young age, is the heavenly patron. SFGB, which was established in 2017 aims to foster the spiritual growth of children and to nurture their faith guided with wisdom, love, and Christian values. So that, we can transform the childhood of our children into a Holy Childhood’ which is the real mind of the Church regarding the children. So to say, the intention of this commission is to form the children as little missionaries by learning and practicing the word of God and worthily celebrating the sacraments.
The commission will work at three levels; eparchial, regional and at mission level. The animators are elected preferably from the catechism teachers who are able to bring the children together for prayer and other activities. The structure of SFGB working at the eparchial, regional, and mission levels provides a strong foundation for reaching out to a wide community, ensuring that children from different missions are included in this spiritual journey. The involvement of catechism teachers as animators is a key element in providing consistent guidance and support to the children. SFGB is trying to create an environment where children can grow spiritually, develop a deep love for God, and become active members of both their families and the wider church community.

Chairman : Rev Fr.Ajoob Thottananiyil (ajoobabraham@csmegb.net) 07747241175
Secretary : Mrs. Simimoll Sebastian (Simimoll.sebastian@csmegb.net) 07766257976
Joi. Secretary : Mrs. Swapna Robin (swapna.robin@csmegb.net) 07411005334
Safeguarding : Mrs. Neema Clinton (neemaclinton@aol.com) 07735123732
Treasurer : Mrs. Jini Baiju (jini.baiju@csmegb.net) 07576840870

REGIONAL CO-ORDINATORS

Birmingham region : Mrs. Suma Sebastian (sijomons@hotmail.com) 07735612856
Bristol-Cardiff region : Mrs.Shaji Sebastian (shaji.sebastian@csmegb.net) 07766873953
Canterbury region : Mrs.Neema Clinton (neemaclinton@aol.com) 07735123732
Cambridge Region : Mrs.Tency Augustine (tencyaugustine@yahoo.com) 07818998391
Leeds Region : Mrs.Neena Antony (neenasebastians@gmail.com) 07776599496
Leicestor Region : Mrs.Solly Kurian (Solly.kurian@csmegb.net) 07956694901
London Region : Mrs. Lifi Philip (lifiphilip@gmail.com) 07841989885
Manchester region : Mrs.Thresiamma Varghese(Treesa) (Thresiamma.varghese@csmegb.net) 07737749464
Oxford region : Mrs.Tessy Thomas (tessy@gmail.com) 07799723047
Preston Region : Mrs.Sainu Manoj (Sainumol.jose@csmegb.net) 07834405416
Scotland Region : Mrs.Annamma Joseph (Annamma.joseph@csmegb.net) 07810107401
Southampton region : Mrs.Priya Scaria (Priya.scaria@csmegb.net) 07975752619

Programme Co-ordinators

Sebi Johnson (sebi.johnson@csmegb.net)
Smitha Joseph (Smitha.Joseph3@csmegb.net)
Rani Jose (Rani.jose@csmegb.net)
Sruthy George (Sruthy.george@csmegb.net)
Rency Augustine (rency.augustine@csmegb.net)
Tessy Varghese (annamtessy@yahoo.co.in)
Silji Joseph (siljigee@gmail.com)
Mereena Charles (Mereena.charles@csmegb.net)
Shintumol James (shintujames@gmail.com)