St. Xavier's College

ST. XAVIER'S COLLEGE

THUMBA, THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

Sports and student life at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Facilities

Chapel

Chapel Cum Prayer Hall

A Sanctuary at the Heart of Campus

Spiritual Sanctuary

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.

Spiritual Life on Campus

Quiet Reflection

A serene space for prayer, contemplation, and personal spiritual renewal at the heart of campus.

Community Worship

Gatherings that unite the campus in shared prayer, fellowship, and spiritual formation.

Campus Ministry

Outreach, personality development, and spiritual growth that shape compassionate leaders.

Holistic Formation

Value-orientation programmes and ethics lectures that nurture the heart alongside the mind.

Students gathered in the chapel at St. Xavier's College, Thumba

Campus Ministry

Open to All

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.

Spiritual Activities

  • Retreats & First Friday Services
  • Prayer Meetings for All
  • Value-Orientation Programmes
  • Lectures on Ethics & Religion

Nurturing Heart & Mind

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.

Campus Ministry Committee

  • 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

Explore Our Heritage

Discover the Jesuit tradition, our patron, and the values that guide life at St. Xavier's College.