Quiet Reflection
A serene space for prayer, contemplation, and personal spiritual renewal at the heart of campus.
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE
THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE
THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
Veli - Perumathura Road, Thumba, Thiruvananthapuram - 695586, Kerala, India
Affiliated to the University of Kerala | Approved under section 2(f) and 12(B) of UGC Act, 1956.
A Christian Minority Jesuit Institution. NAAC Accredited with 'A' Grade (CGPA 3.22) in the 3rd Cycle

Facilities
Chapel Cum Prayer Hall
A Sanctuary at the Heart of Campus
Jesuit heritage, community worship, and inspiration drawn from the life of our patron, St. Francis Xavier.
College Motto
Asatho Ma Sadgamaya
From untruth lead us to truth — the college motto rooted in Jesuit heritage.
The Chapel Cum Prayer Hall is a spiritual sanctuary located at the heart of the campus, embodying the college's Jesuit heritage and its motto, ‘Asatho Ma Sadgamaya’. It provides a serene space for quiet reflection, prayer, and community worship, serving as a focal point for the spiritual formation of the students. The chapel is a place where the campus community can seek peace and find inspiration in the life of the patron, St. Francis Xavier.
A serene space for prayer, contemplation, and personal spiritual renewal at the heart of campus.
Gatherings that unite the campus in shared prayer, fellowship, and spiritual formation.
Outreach, personality development, and spiritual growth that shape compassionate leaders.
Value-orientation programmes and ethics lectures that nurture the heart alongside the mind.

Campus Ministry
While retreats and First Friday services are a core part of spiritual life for Catholic students, the chapel invites all members of the college community to join in prayer meetings and find spiritual solace. It plays a significant role in the campus ministry, which focuses on social outreach, personality development, and spiritual growth. These activities are designed to help students become "agents of social change" rooted in compassion and justice.
The chapel also serves as the venue for various value-orientation programmes and lectures on ethics and religion. It is central to the college’s goal of nurturing the heart alongside the mind, ensuring a holistic formation for every student. By providing a space for interfaith respect and personal growth, the chapel reinforces the college's identity as a community dedicated to the pursuit of truth and service.
| # | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Dr (Fr) Dominic Joseph P | Convenor |
| 02 | Dr Renju R Krishnan | Member |
| 03 | Mrs Reshmi Poulose | Member |
| 04 | Dr Tinu Antony | Member |
| 05 | Fr Pramod P | Member |
| 06 | Dr Joby M Babu | Member |
Dr (Fr) Dominic Joseph P
Convenor
Dr Renju R Krishnan
Member
Mrs Reshmi Poulose
Member
Dr Tinu Antony
Member
Fr Pramod P
Member
Dr Joby M Babu
Member
Discover the Jesuit tradition, our patron, and the values that guide life at St. Xavier's College.