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A specific set of verses from the selected books have been provided in advance. Participants may write as many verses as they can within the allotted time. Please state the Bible translation used at the top of the paper. Bibles, reference materials, and electronic gadgets are not allowed.

Answers should be written on the provided sheets and returned to the TTC. Portions are as follows: Juniors — Gospel of Mark · Intermediates — Daniel · Sub-Seniors — 1 & 2 Peter · Seniors — General. Bibles, reference materials, and electronic gadgets are not allowed.

Participants will identify and recite the correct verse corresponding to the given biblical reference. If the evaluator does not receive a proper response, that reference will be voided. Reference/commentary Bibles and electronic gadgets are not allowed.

Participants are expected to creatively develop the provided subject into an engaging story. The topic will be announced 15 minutes prior to the test. Evaluations are based on narrative style, clarity, and adherence to spiritual values. Electronic gadgets and reference/commentary Bibles are not allowed.

Participants will write a well-structured essay on the assigned subject. The topic will be announced 10 minutes prior to the test. Participants may use their own standard Bibles, but reference/commentary Bibles, books, and electronic gadgets are not allowed.

Participants will unscramble the provided words into their correct format. The words will consist of names, places, books, and similar terms found in the Bible. Sample questions will be provided to children for practice during Sunday School.

Participants will prepare an effective presentation on an assigned topic using the provided inputs. Please bring your own fully charged laptop (with MS Office 2013 or newer) and any necessary power extension cables. Evaluations will focus on the use of materials, overall effectiveness, and presentation skills. The use of the internet or AI tools is not allowed. Time allotted: 25 minutes for preparation followed by 3 minutes for presentation.

Each student may play only one instrument. The use of recorded tracks or electronic beats is not permitted. However, background music will be provided exclusively for Drums or Tabla performances.

An individual may participate in only one team. Teams should consist of a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 7 members. All participants should bring their own musical instruments. Teams should register on or before 31st October 2026 via https://ttc.opamuscat.com/form/index.php.

Set piece for all groups: “Vallabha Nee Kotta”.

Registration does not assign a performance slot. The performing order is decided by a draw of lots on the Group Instrumental Music day itself.

An individual may participate in only one team. Teams should consist of a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 members, and all members should belong to the same age group. Microphones and musical instruments are not permitted. All teams — including Seniors — should register on or before 24th October 2026 via https://ttc.opamuscat.com/form/index.php.

Registration does not assign a performance slot. The performing order is decided by a draw of lots on the Group Song day itself.

A written preliminary round will be held on October 9th at the Parsonage. The top five participants from each group will advance to the final round. Following the preliminaries on the same day, final teams of 5 members (consisting of one participant from each age category) will be formed by casting lots.