Empowering youth through Faith, Education, Leadership, and Holistic Development at Manidragarh, Chattisgarh
The community carried out various pastoral, educational, and social activities that benefited more than 4,000 children, youth, families, and parishioners. Youth ministry remained a major focus through the formation of parish youth groups, leadership training, counseling, retreats, and participation in diocesan youth celebrations. The Sisters actively guided the youth spiritually and socially, motivating them to become responsible leaders rooted in faith and values.
Educational initiatives included free tuition classes for students from Nursery to Class 12, benefiting children from surrounding villages. Along with academic support, students participated in extracurricular activities, leadership programmes, eco-club initiatives, tree plantation drives, competitions, life skills training, and awareness sessions on road safety and cyber security. Celebrations such as Independence Day, Teachers’ Day, and Investiture Ceremony helped nurture patriotism, discipline, and leadership qualities among students.
Pastoral outreach included family visits, prayer gatherings, parish celebrations, children’s faith formation, and vocational promotion. The Sisters also strengthened relationships with Catholic and non-Catholic families through regular interaction and prayer services.
These activities greatly contributed to the holistic growth of children and youth by promoting faith formation, education, leadership, environmental awareness, social responsibility, and community participation, helping them become confident and value-based individuals.

