The Congregation

The SABS Congregation was founded in 1908 by Venerable Mar. Thomas Kurialacherry, an ardent devotee of the Holy Eucharist. It had its origin in the personal experience of the Love of Eucharistic Lord by Venerable Mar Thomas Kurialacherry (1873-1925), the first bishop of Changanacherry and the Servant of God Mother Mary Francisca de Chantal (1880 – 1972), the first member and Co - Foundress of the congregation. Mar Thomas Kurialacherry says that even from his childhood, he earnestly desired to have a group of people to adore Holy Eucharist, the supreme expression of the love of God to mankind. While in Rome, the long hours spent before the Blessed Sacrament in the Perpetual Adoration chapels, instilled in him a deep personal relationship with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and an ardent desire to make the Eucharistic Jesus known, loved and adored by all, always and everywhere. He was attracted and influenced by the word of God “I am coming to cast fire on earth; and what will I, if it be already kindled?” (Lk.12, 49).

He wanted to bring all the people to the true faith and adoration which he considered would bring victory over the ignorance, faithlessness and adultery prevailing in his home land, Kerala. Started with 5 members, the congregation has now grown like a 'mustard seed' taking roots across the globe and radiating the Eucharistic presence through perpetual adoration, and various ministries. We engage in education ministry, healing ministry and social apostolate in response to the pressing needs of the time.

At present, the SABS has about 5000 sisters spread over 20 provinces and 3 regions in India and outside. We work collectively, draining strength from Jesus present in the Holy Eucharist, to support and nurture every institution under our management.

Educational Vision of our Founder

SABS apostolate in the field of education is a call to take part in the teaching mission of the church. True education is directed towards the development of personality, in view of the ultimate end of man. We learn from Jesus Christ, the greatest teacher, the art of teaching and the sense of commitment.

As a pioneer of Catholic education, Venerable Bp. Mar Thomas Kurialacherry took steps to start new schools and to upgrade the existing ones in the Eparchy of Changanacherry. Bp. Kurialacherry, who had seen from Europe how education had contributed to the progress of society, was convinced that without education, the community could never make any headway. Bp. Kurialacherry's initiative in promoting women's education is a testimony to his far-sightedness. For him women's education was of utmost importance. At a time when women did not enjoy equal status in society, and when their role in society was confined to the four walls of the house, Bishop Kurialacherry had the foresight to realise the essential role of women's education in the advancement of society. And one of the objectives for founding SABS was the promotion of women's education. He said, " By establishing schools for girls, you can renew and improve families, territories and nations and draw them closer to God most effectively." His great achievement in the field of education was the founding of St. Berchmans' College (1922) in Changanacherry.

PTA

The PTA plays an important role in the school community. The volunteer work of parents, teachers and staff members aims to foster a strong sense of school community, to enhance communication and understanding between school and parents, and to enrich pupils’ learning experiences. All parents are members of the Parent – Teacher Association of the school.

The aims and objectives of the association are:

• To bring better understanding of the problems of the pupils, parents, teachers and to help to find solutions.
• To be in close touch with the pupil’s progress, discipline, health, physical education, obedience to teachers, regularity in doing assignments etc.
• To arrange meetings, seminars and cultural programmes for improving the relationship between parents, pupils and teachers.
• To raise funds for the specific purpose of the school's welfare.

The Parent-Teacher Association is expected to meet periodically.
PTA Executive 2021-22