The Syro-Malabar Church launched Smart Catechism, a web portal offering online classes in matters of faith. Chairman of the Synodal Commission for Catechesis (SCC) Bishop Mar Jacob Manathodath inaugurated the web portal.

Lessons and guides for students studying in classes I to XII will be made available in the portal (www.smsmartcatechism.org).

Digital versions of textbooks will be available in Malayalam, English and Hindi. Audio clips of each class, including power point presentation, also be uploaded to the portal.

Catechism is an organised presentation of the essential teachings of the Catholic Church with regard to faith and morals. The Catechism syllabus of the Church includes 12 books.