
VERSEathon
For kids & adults
Passages to memorize
Level 1
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The Lord’s Prayer(St. Luke 11:1-4)
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Psalm 23
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10 Commandments
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Fruit of the Spirit(Galatians 5:22-23)
Level 2
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Psalm 121
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Psalm 1
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Psalm 91
Level 3
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Psalm 34
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Psalm 51
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Books of the New Testament
Level 4
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St. Matthew 7:7-12, 5:1-12
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1 Corinthians 13
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Psalm 19
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Books of the Old Testament
Level 5
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Psalm 103
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St. John 6:53-58
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Psalm 117
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Psalm 133
Level 6
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St. Matthew 6:25-34
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Habakkuk 3:17-19
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Psalm 27
Level 7
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Psalm 139
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Nicene Creed
Level 8
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St. Matthew 5: 38-48
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Ephesians 4:25-32
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Psalm 42
Level 9
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St. Mark 8:34-38
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Ephesians 6:10-17
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Psalm 127
Level 10
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St. Matthew 25:34-40
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Psalm 118
2021 Spring Challenge
Ended on May 30,2021
Goal : 7500 points
Actual : 11,300 points!
Winter Challenge
Goal - 20,000 points
Actual - 24,000 points
Ended on - February 28, 2022
Every new level completed by an individual =100 points
Every level completed by a grade =500 points
(All students + teacher)
Winter Challenge
Level 10
Grade 3
Natanya Sarah Ron
Grade 5
Samara Liza Ron
Level 6
Grade 5
Hannah Mathew
Level 5
Grade 3
Lydia Mathew
Grade 5
Mahima Susan Manu
Grade 7
Alyssa Mathew
Joann John
Grade 8
Ben Mathew
Level 4
Grade 8
Ryan Jim
Level 3
Grade 1
Talia Punnoose
Grade 3
Reuben Jim
Grade 4
Aman Jacob
Grade 5
Liza Mathew
Johan Varughese
Level 2
Kindergarten
Dan Alex
Grade 1
Abram George
Isa Jacob
Grade 2
Annika Mathew
Christa Mathew
Christina George
Grade 5
Drishya Mathew
Grade 4
Alyssa George
Gianna Punnoose
Naithan John
Grade 7
Isaac Thomas
Jayden Thomas
Michael Iby
Grade 8
Hannah Oommen
Level 1
Nursery
Anaiah Beth John
Kindergarten
Emma Becca Jacob
Elijah Mathew
Elvyn Navin Johnson
Olivia Praveen
Tia Mathew
Grade 1
Tanav Vijoy
Timothy Iby
Grade 5
Joshua Mathews
Grade 7
Rhea Jacob
Tuhina George
Grade 8
Raina Mathews
Youth/Adult
Level 1
Ajay Abraham
Babita Joy
Chitra Varghese
Deepthi John
Iby Thampy
Level 2
Divia Thomas
Jenny Ann Varghese
Jolly Meloot
Nitin Punnen
Sharo Chacko
Level 3
Jani Jacob
Level 5
Anu Rachel Paul
Bonny Varkey
Tinsy George
Ciny Rachel Easow
Level 7
Mariamma(Omana) Titus
Spring Challenge
Level 5
Grade 3
Natanya Sarah Ron
Grade 5
Samara Liza Ron
Level 3
Grade 3
Lydia Mathew
Grade 5
Hannah Mathew
Grade 7
Joann John
Grade 8
Ben Mathew
Ryan Jim
Grade 10
Jonathan Varughese
Level 2
Grade 1
Talia Katharyn Punnoose
Grade 3
Reuben Jim
Grade 5
Liza Mathew
Johan Varughese
Joshua Abraham
Grade 7
Alyssa Mathew
Evyn Johnson
Grade 9
Kevin Koshy
Level 1
Nursery
Ethan Mathew George
Zara George
Kindergarten
Aleena George
Dan Alex
Irene John
Isabel Mathew
Jayden John
Samuel(Sam) Mathew
Grade 1
Abram George
Isa Jacob
Michelle Abraham
Grade 2
Annika Mathew
Christa Mathew
Christina George
Dominic Mathew
Jeremiah Mathew
Grade 3
Jonathan Philip
Timothy Thomas
Grade 4
Alyssa George
Gianna Miriam Punnoose
Jason Mathew
Joel George John
Naithan John
Grade 5
Drishya Mathew
Grade 7
Aaron Thomas
Isaac Thomas
Jayden Thomas
Joshua Thomas
Leanza Mathew
Grade 10
Alex Daniel
Youth/Adult
Level 3
Anu Rachel Paul
Bonny Varkey
Tinsy George
Level 2
Mariamma(Omana) Titus
Molly Mathew
Sherin Simon
Neena Varughese
Nisha Thomas
Level 1
Anit Mathew
Catharin Maney
Elizabeth(Mini) Daniel
Jija Hyson
Mathew George(Deepak)
Reji Thomas
VERSEathon FAQ
What is VERSEathon?
This is a multi-year Bible passage memorization challenge.
There are multiple levels, and each level has a set of passages. All passages on a particular level should be completed, before moving to the next. Everyone goes through the same list, but at their own pace.
The aim is not to compete against anyone, it is just about trying to achieve your best and helping everyone learn.
Why are we doing this?
Psalm 119:11 – “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”
Keeping God’s word in our heart is essential for our spiritual growth. This journey will help us get a bit closer to God’s word.
Who can participate?
Though Sunday School is taking the initiative for this challenge, youth & adults are encouraged to participate.
Making it a family activity will make it an enjoyable experience for everyone. After all, learning God’s word is everyone’s responsibility!
What is being done to ensure I don’t forget what I learnt in the past?
When the new Sunday school year starts, teacher/reviewers would test whether previous passages are still in memory.
Eg. If you had completed Level 3 as part of 2021 Spring Challenge, you may be asked to recite all passages in Level 1,2 & 3 before you can start with level 4 as part of Winter Challenge.
(Teachers may decide to do a review only selected passages.)
Is there a reward for completing a level?
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Each person(student/adult) who completes a level
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Earns 100 points towards the 'Winter Challenge Goal'.
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A class(all students+ teacher) that completes a level earns 500 points
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A leaderboard will be displayed during the Sunday School common session
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To help recognize the effort by smaller kids, Level 1 & 2 will be split into sublevels. The list of Nursery & Kindergarten students who complete a sublevel gets on the leaderboard. (Contact your Sunday School teacher for more details)
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Sunday school students who have completed new levels during the Winter Challenge will be awarded a certificate and an Amazon gift card(amount varies by levels) at the end of the Winter Challenge.
How will I be tested?
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For Sunday school kids
As long as our meetings are virtual, testing would also be virtual, through a video call.
As and when you are ready, schedule a time with a Sunday school teacher
A parent should be present during the call and he/she takes the responsibility of ensuring that no reference material is used.
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For Youth/ Adults
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Video call - When ready, you can call up any Sunday School teacher.
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Video recording – You can send in a video recording (done in the presence of a Sunday school student who will certify that no reference material is used 😉). Drive location where recording is uploaded can be shared to Sunu/ Anu/ Allen
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Can I use an English/ Malayalam Bible?
Yes, both are acceptable.
NIV is preferred if you are learning new, but no need to re-learn in NIV.
I have more questions, who can answer those?
Please reach out to Anu Manoj / Bonny / Jija / Smitha
Learning resources
Fruit of the Spirit Song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rezg4jYFoj0
Everyone is encouraged to share resources that may help with the memorizations – songs, videos.
If you have something that has helped you/ your child learn. Please let Anu Manoj know so that it gets included here.