Events in the College

Campus Ministry

To foster the faith formation of Catholic Students, the College offers the following activities : Charismatic Prayer Meetings, Bible Study and experience in various forms of prayer.

The members of the above groups meet every Friday after class hours. These meetings are geared towards developing and strengthening Christian ideals and Leadership.

Eucharistic Celebration

At the beginning of each year an Inaugural Mass is celebrated to invoke God's blessing on the new academic year. A Thanksgiving Mass is also celebrated at the end of the academic year to thank God for His bountiful blessings and guidance.

The Annual Retreat

Opportunities are provided for Catholic students to make a retreat during the course of the academic year. All Catholic students are expected to attend the retreat.

Cultural Activities

Inter-departmental , Inter-year and Inter-Collegiate Cultural Programmes are held annually in a spirit of friendly rivalry and healthy competition.

Socials

Usually the students organise a "Get-acquainted" Social at the beginning of the year and a 'Farewell' at the end of the year enabling them to become better acquainted with one another.

Parent-Teacher Meet

Parents are encouraged to meet the faculty members in order to facilitate co-operation and collaboration in our educational work. Meetings are organized by the respective departments.

Valedictory Function

A valedictory function is held for the out-going students at the end of their course. It includes a Thanksgiving Service and the planting of a commemorative sapling.

Foundress' Day

Foundress' Day is held on November 15th to commemorate the death anniversary of Mother Mary of the Passion, Foundress, Franciscan Missionaries of Mary.

St. Francis' Feast Day

October 4th is observed as St. Francis' Day to celebrate the feast of our patron, St. Francis of Assisi.

Days of Celebration in the College

Hostel Day, Sports Day, NSS Day, NCC Day, Union Day and College Day are celebrated during the second semester. Prizes are awarded to meritorious students on these days. Parents, well wishers and friends of the College are invited on College Day.

Annual Convocation

Approximately four weeks after the Convocation held by the University of Madras, the College holds a function when the degree certificates are distributed to the graduates.

College Play

Stella Maris College presents the annual college play “Antigone”

February 9-11, 2006, 7:00pm

Sivagami Pethachi Auditorium

Written by Sophocles in the 5th century B.C.E.; adapted by Jean Anouilh in 1944, translated by Lewis Galantière.