‘Aldea’
means
‘small village’ or ‘hamlet’ in Spanish.
The full name of this children’s home is Aldea Sagrada
Familia, meaning that it is a hamlet dedicated to the Holy
Family. The Aldea consists of various building blocks, each
with a different function:
Academic formation:
All the children attending or living in the Aldea have a
low education level and are behind their classmates at school.
However, they attend school and are given additional academic
support after school hours so that they may all catch up
with the rest and complete their studies. We also prepare
them for their future by teaching them skills so that they
would be able to find a job and be self-sufficient once
they leave the Aldea.
Spiritual
formation:
Every Sunday the children attend Mass and catechesis together
with other children of the parish. They are prepared for
and given the Holy Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Communion
and Holy Confirmation. Twice daily as they gather round
the dining table for their lunch and supper, they pray and
thank God for the generosity of their benefactors. They
also pray together every night before going to bed.
