The Founder of CMI Congregation Saint Kuriakose Elias Chavara was born in 1805 at Kainakary, Kerala. After his early schooling and priestly studies, he was ordained priest in 1829.

Father Kuriakose founded the indigenous Religious Congregation-Carmelites of Mary Immaculate (CMI) on May 11, 1831. He was a pioneer in education and social work in the country. He was an illustrious scholar, educationist, prolific writer, poet, multi-linguist, social reformer and an organizer.

Essentially, Father Kuriakose was a man of prayer and he stayed in close communion with the Lord amidst this religious and social activities. So, he was accepted as a man of God.

Based on the traditional Carmel in spirsuality, father Kuriakose introduced monastic life in Kerala and emphasized the importance of education. According to him there should be educational Institutions attached to the monasteries and churches. This idea paved the way for revolution in the field of education in India.

Education is the charisma of the CMI Congregation. It is running number of schools, colleges, hospitals, social service centers, printing houses and so on. Saint Kuriakose died on January 3' 1871 and his mortal remains are kept in St. Joseph's Monastery, Mannanam, Kerala.

As a Christian, Catholic School, Christ School strives to develop not only physical, intellectual, artistic and cultural aptitudes of children, but also their character, from the early stage by inculcating sound moral principles which are meant to help them grow up as children of God and worthy responsible citizens of our country.