A Brief History of the Beginning of the Missionary Society of St Thomas the Apostle
Mission Vision
Mission
Imbibing the values of Jesus by individual and societal ways of communion with Him
Drawing inspiration from the apostolic experience of St Thomas ‘My Lord and My God’
Living and developing the diverse dimensions of the spiritual, cultural and social heritage of St Thomas Christians
Vision
MST, rooted in the ecclesial ( spiritual, liturgical, theological and canonical) and cultural heritage of the Syro- Malabar Church, envisions living the values of Jesus and sharing the same with people of all faiths and cultures, anywhere in the world, in line with mission ad gentes, for establishing a more harmonious society.
THRUST AREAS
Vocation promotion programmes
Professional education and technical training for the MST personnel
Refresher courses for the MST personnel, for sharpening the missionary vision, motivation and commitment
Mission Animation Centre for fostering awareness of the mission in the Mother Church
Sharing the experience of Jesus in word and deed
Centers for promoting unity among different Christian communities
Centers for facilitating interactive sessions for people of diverse faiths, for promoting fellowship, collaboration and harmony
Centers for facilitating interactive sessions for people of diverse faiths, for promoting fellowship, collaboration and harmony
Family visits and prayer sessions for the Syro Malabar Christians in ‘Diaspora’
Care and rehabilitation for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS
Centers for empowerment and rehabilitation for differently abled children
Centers for effective use of modern media
Social action and empowerment progrmame in rural and urban areas
Centers for Psycho-spiritual counselling
Formal and informal education for creating an inclusive society
Programmes for adults is social awareness
Attending to those behind the bars
Ashrams for fostering prayer and spirituality
Liberative action in defending human rights
Mainstreaming street children and school dropouts
Awareness and protective programmes for addressing environmental issues
Poverty alleviation programmes
Promotion of justice for the marginalized and underprivileged
Human resource development schemes
Improved agricultural practices for greater food production
Employment generative projects
Youth animation and leadership programmes
Addressing gender issues like discrimination, trafficking and child marriage
Fighting social evils like corruption, extremism and communal violence
Hygiene, health and medical care progrmames
Awareness programmes for combating the negative effects of globalization.
