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"Serving the Christian community of Sri Lanka with faith, devotion and public service."
Welcome to the
"Serving the Christian community of Sri Lanka with faith, devotion and public service."
Even though the Christian community living in Sri Lanka has conducted religious observances joining with religious centers for centuries, no direct link has been established between such religious organizations and government. During the past decade, the role to be performed by the government on Christian community and their religious centers under the concept "All religions should be treated at one and the same level" has been expanded and developed.
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Competition conditionsTitle: "Men of Hope"Last date for receipt of applications: 03.03.2025Only Catholics and Christians can participate in this competition.Eligible age groups to participate:First Age Group – Below 18 years (School/Sunday School)Second Age Group – Above 18 years (Open Category)If dialogue is used, short films can be submitted in Sinhala, Tamil and English language medium and there will be no grouping according to medium in the competition.Only one design can be submitted per team.Short film should be limited to 3 – 5 minutes.Design can be created using a camera or mobile phone and must be submitted for the competition in Full HD quality.Last date for acceptance of designs: 25.04.2025The design submitted by you must be submitted on weekdays before 25.04.2025 at 12:00 AM. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. between 3.30 p.m. can be brought and handed over to the department by pen drive or other suitable medium, otherwise it should be forwarded to the department by any other suitable medium.Send the application prepared by you to the Department with the recommendation of the Head of Mission/Principal/Head of Institute before 03.03.2025.In completing the application form, the name of the group, address and two easy contact telephone numbers should also be mentioned. In addition to this, it is mandatory to enter a WhatsApp number.
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Dharmaprabhaswara Uttamachara 2025
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Competition conditions The competition will be held in Sinhala and Tamil and must be presented as a group song. The maximum duration is 03 minutes. The maximum number of participants is 15 and the minimum is 10. (All members including vocals, instruments, songwriting and composition) One applicant can only appear in one language medium. You must submit a new composition for the competition. It must not have won any competition and the composition must not have been previously recorded. (It must be a new composition) In addition, you must also sing a common song provided by the department. The song you create should have the following qualities. The song should have meaningful lyrics and a quality melody. It should have a meaningful message. The agreement of those who will provide the lyrics and melody for the new work submitted by your group must be stated in the application and certified.
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Documentary Film Competition 2026
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Documentary Film Competition 2026 New
Short Film Competition - 2026 New
Registration of Catholic and Christian churches, religious institutions, denominations and Sunday schools.
Recommendations for entry, residence and extension of residence visas for clergy and religious representatives.
Recommendations for passports and National Identity Cards for Christian clergy, including confirmation of priesthood/civil status.
Support for national shrines and pilgrimages, including assistance for shrine feasts and facilities.
Assistance and recommendations for the construction, renovation, reconstruction and development of churches and religious centres.
Conducting the Bible Quiz Examination to encourage Bible study, strengthen biblical knowledge, and promote religious education among Christian students and youth.
Organizing and supporting Christian religious, cultural, artistic and national programmes, including Christmas, Easter and other special events.
Providing allowances and library books to support Sunday School teachers and strengthen Christian religious education.
The 73rd Independence Day Catholic and Christian Holy Mass
Was held on 2021-02-04 at Fatima Church and Methodist Church
Dharmaprabashwara 2022
held on 2022-02-24 at BMICH
World Methodist Peace Prize 2022 was awarded to Rev. W.P. Ebenezer Joseph
The felicitation Ceremony of Rev. W.P. Ebenezer Joseph was held at the premises of the Ministry of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, on 20th of April 2023.
Selecting winner of Christmas postage stamp art competition 2022
Held at Department on 11th of November 2022
The Department of Christian Religious Affairs provides services and support for churches, clergy, religious institutions and the Christian community, while promoting religious education, cultural activities and peaceful coexistence.
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