Krupa Nilayam

Venkayapalle - Kurnool - Andhra Pradesh

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History of Krupanilaym

The Krupanilayam community in Kurnool was blessed and Inagurated by Most Rev. Dr. Gorantla Johannes the Bishop of Kurnool on 26th May 1999. The pioneers were Srs. Mary Magdaline, Rose Marie Saldanha and Lilly Lobo. The community is situated in the premises of the pastoral centre. On the land is given by the Diocese. The main plan of the Province is receiving the candidates from Andhra Pradesh, facilitate their study and for others as a come and see opportunity.

The history of Kurnool is unique and rich. The town of Kurnool was once the capital of ‘Nawabs’ and the first capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh. In Kurnool about 80% of people are agriculturalist, agricultural workers and stone quarry workers. The majority of the people in this area are local inhabitants of the Telugu culture. 84% of the people speak Telugu. The Muslims migrated from the neighboring states make up about 10%.

Sr. Rose Marie Saldanha, worked in the office of the Bishops house for Christian, foundation for children and aged (CFCA). All the poor boarding houses in the diocese were under this project, maintained accounts and documents under the direction of the Bishop. Sr. Lilly Lobo worked in the catholic relief services (CRS) in Kurnool Diocese Social Service Society (KDSSS) as a coordinator. She organized programs in 78 villages with the main thrust on women and children. Sr. Magdaline took care of the house and other needs of the community, she was also responsible for vocation promotion in Andhra Pradesh.

2001 the Province began sending candidates of Andhra Pradesh to do their pre degree course in St. Joseph’s College Kurnool. This mission continued with great hope for the future of the Institute. From 2016 the Province is the community to provide free hostel for 5 poor catholic students who are orphans and semi orphans.

Every milestone in the history of any institution is an occasion for looking back and looking forward. Looking back with gratitude to God for all that has been achieved, looking forward with an urge to go ahead with courage and strength in God, for the challenging task ahead. On August 10th 2024 we celebrated the mile stone of 25 years of grace and mercy. We are conscious that these gifts and blessings that have come to us through the labour and the dedication of our sisters, who have served God as best as they could and now, we continue to reap the inheritance of their good work and on that auspicious day we thanked God for each sister of our SJT family who lived in this house of grace, through their very presence and committed life. As we march forward we trust in God’s plans and Providence.

VISION

“To experience the compassion and mercy of the Holy Trinity and to share the same with others, especially to the young girls who desire to follow Jesus in our way of life thus becoming witnesses to communion”

MISSION

To shape the persons into empowered individuals through faith formation, holistic and value based education, upholding integrity of character, developing appreciation for the value of social justice, human dignity, tolerance and respect toward the other in a diverse society.

OBJECTIVE

To inculcate thirst for prayer and faith formation
To ensure the holistic development of the students providing a conducive learning environment, promoting co-curricular activities and offering guidance and counseling service.
Develop sensitivity towards the vulnerable sections of the population and recognize and uphold their right to participation in governance and self determination.
Promote human dignity and Social justice.

Free Hostel for poor students

As a charitable work, the community is accommodating poor students who are doing their Intermediate studies {PUC}. Five students from poor family background were chosen after the visit to the families, also with consultation of the parish priests of the nearby parishes and we are giving free accommodation. Along with their study the community has inculcated in them the career guidance, character building by availing them with the classes on psychology, personal meeting and counseling, specially instilling in them, the faith formation through the daily Eucharist Celebration and rosary, giving them the opportunities to actively participate in the parish activities through, taking up liturgy and every week end conducting prayers for them in view of preparing them for the vocation promotion to join us in the SJT family.

The programmes

Independence and Republic day celebration to inculcate in them the role of leadership and responsibility as the citizens of India.
Once in a month talent show is conducted In view of enhancing their self- confidence and to identify their hidden talents.
Regular Parents meeting to build family spirit and to give them faith formation.
Tuition classes to the children of the locality.
Close accompaniment to the students to bring about good results in their examination, good behavior, and character.

PASTORAL ACTIVITIES

Taking part in parish (St. Francis Xavier Parish) activities- Liturgy preparation, Rosary, Shrine masses, Novenas at Cathedral Parish (Our Lady of Lourdes)
Attending funeral masses /services
House visit once in a week (Sunday)
Seeing to the faith formation of the students who are with us.
Rectification of Marriage

School counselor/ Counselling

Change seems to be the order of the day. World is changing, society is changing, life style is changing. Every day life as become challenging and stressful even for children. They face a lot of pressure from school, family, society, friends etc. school is 2nd home for the children and it is an institution like family for their education. As the family has the responsibility to prepare and produce children for the future society, even the school has the responsibility to reproduce children for the social benefits. School can provide a conductive environment which will enable children to innovate and change. School can also provide them experiences which can mould them for their future endeavours.

Sr.Latha has been appointed as counselor in Indus school, to help and assist the students in identifying and cultivating their intellectual strengths and personal attitudes as they explore themselves for their future. Some of the problems of the students are Anxiety, Stress, Low self-esteem Anger, Slow learning Depression, Emotional imbalance, suicidal tendencies, unhealthy relationships, Parental separation and divorce.

It is a great opportunity and responsibility to mould the characters of the students for their better future. Students are constantly supported to develop the skills of critical thinking, problem solving, decision making, self reflection and effective communication, specially allowing them to develop an increased sense of security, competence and maturity.