Ways We Minister
We, Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, place ourselves in the service of the church and of the people of God. By virtue of our consecration, we are sent in mission. The power and creativity of our missionary zeal flow from living out our charism of profound love for God and for others as envisioned by Mother Clelia.
The Apostles of the Sacred Heart of Jesus are in five provinces throughout the world, where our ministries include:
Educational Ministry
- Administration and teaching on the preschool, elementary, secondary, and university levels and in programs for the developmentally disabled
- Religious education of children, youth, and adults
Pastoral & Diocesan Ministry
- Parish pastoral associates
- Youth ministry and vocation promotion
- Diocesan offices and commissions
Health Ministry
- Care for the sick in hospitals, clinics, and at home
- Pastoral ministry of the sick and their families
- Health and nutrition education
- Nurse training programs
Social Services & Human Resource Services
- Rest homes for the elderly
- Infant care centers
- Homes for unwed mothers
- Boarding homes for working women and students
- Legal and social assistance for the poor and marginalized
- Home care for the elderly and infirm
- Care of the sick and elderly sisters
- Service to priests and seminarians
Mission
- Participation in the evangelizing activity of the church