Bible Study Crash Course

The Bible study crash course will be conducted under the guidance of Fr. Daniel Poovannathil, from Thursday 1st January to Saturday 10th January 2026 (10 days).

Guidelines for the participants of Bible Study Course.

* It is compulsory for you to stay at the retreat centre for the full two weeks.

Please note: accommodation will be available only from 1 January. Early check-in cannot be provided due to other scheduled events.

* The registration will start at 1 pm on 01/01/2026

* An original ID proof with photo is required for the registration.

* The course will start at 4:00 pm on Thursday with Rosary followed by the celebration of Holy Eucharist.

* The participants are requested to make your confession prior if possible.

* We humbly request your valuable prayer for Fr.Daniel Poovannathil and the MCRC team members

* All the participants must bring your personal Holy Bible. 

* Do not forget to read the below given Bible parts before joining on 01/01/2026

1. Genesis 
2. Exodus 
3. Numbers 
4. Joshua 
5. Judges 
6. 1,2 Samuel 
7. 1,2 Kings 
8. Ezra
9. Nehemiah 
10. 1,2 Maccabees 
11. Luke 
12. Acts

* The participants are also requested to bring a note book,pen, bedsheet, needed medications and other personal belongings.

* No registration fee for the Bible crash course 

* The participants will be accommodated in dormitories unless you take a room. We have a limited number of private rooms and each one rents 500 per day. Kindly carry a photo attached ID proof if you are intended to take room. No advance booking for rooms.

* Every one must bring a copy of their photo attached ID proof.

* Mobile phone use is strictly limited within the campus. You can use it only in allotted time.

* We will not encourage you to distract the course by allowing you to go back before 10/01/2026.Hence, kindly arrange return tickets ( bus , train etc) after 10 am on 10/01/2026 .

* Facilities are available to store medicines like insulin in the refrigerator. 

* we do provide laundry facilities at the retreat centre.

* Remember, do not take part in the residential course if you are on any kind of psychiatric prescriptions.

With Prayers,

Fr.Daniel Poovannathil

Director, Mount Carmel Retreat Centre

Trivandrum