FRANCISCAN SISTERS OF ST.THOMAS
VISION
The missionary work is to promote the glory of God, to work for the salvation of souls, to take care of the spiritual and temporal welfare and the liberation of the people of God from social and political evils.
MISSION
The primary goal and the Charism of the congregation is “Becoming a disciple and making disciples” in order to bring the Kingdom of God among the poor and the oppressed.
THE MAIN APOSTOLATE OF THE CONGREGATION IS EVANGELIZATION THROUGH:
- Catechetical activities
- Educational Work
- Charitable works
- Liberative Ministry
- Christian Social Activities
- Preparing for the Sacraments
- Family apostolate
- Care for the sick and handicapped
- Empowerment of women
- Work for social development
- Homes for abandoned children
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE CONGREGATION:
- To promote faith among the Catholics
- To take care of the young girls and form them after on the model of Christ to serve the poor.
- To take care of the orphaned children.
- To take care of the mentally retarded people.
- To undertake social action.
- To impart both formal and non formal education to the poor children.
- To study the sacred scripture deeply.
- To translate the Word of the God into life.
- To eradicate superstitions.
- To fight against social evils
- To make Christian life more authentic.
- To help the non-Christians.
- Beholders of the Gospel values.
- Formation of Gospel preaching groups among the lay people.
- Promote inter faith dialogue activities to create harmony among different religious communities.
- Poor and the oppressed people both young and old especially the women greatly benefit by the service rendered by the sisters of St. Thomas.