A sanctuary for faith, spiritual growth, and the integral development of
the human person.
THE VISION OF MATER CHRISTI HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND RELIGIOUS FORMATION CENTRE, AMAWBIA Mater Christi human Development and Religious Formation Centre was established and owned by the Religious Institute of the Sisters of the Immaculate of Mary, Mother of Christ, in the year 2014, under the administration of the Superior General, Rev. Mother Mary Claude Oguh, IHM and her council. It was officially blessed and opened on Saturday, 13th December, with Holy Mass officiated by His Lordship, Most Rev. Paulinus Ezeokafor, Bishop of Awka Diocese. The purpose of the Centre is to actualize the desire of our beloved Father Founder, Archbishop Charles Heerey, CSSp. for an organized religious education/formation of the people for wholistic human development. Mater Christi Centre is thus, a multi-purpose Centre with different Departments that provide spiritual, pastoral, psychological and social needs of the people in the society. The departments include; Youth/Vocation Animation Department: This department caters for religious and moral education/ formation of young people through weekend, August Holiday programmes and retreats at the centre, in the schools and parishes. These programme aim at raising honest, responsible, God fearing, loving Christians and patriotic citizens who will be leaders of tomorrow. Scholasticate Programme: This is a one year programme designed for deepening Theological knowledge and pastoral capacity of young professed religious. It equips the young religious for a better understanding and living of their religious consecration and effective missionary work within and outside the country. Counseling Department: This provides psychotherapy and counseling services that help in averting psychological and emotional challenges of people with drug/alcohol addictions, behavioral misconducts, and scars of abuses etc. many people have received healing, and are given hope through the humble and compassionate listening, counseling and rehabilitation at the centre.
Our Mission
Blending Tradition with PersonalMater Christi human development and religious formation Center was established and owned by the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ. It was officially blessed and opened on Saturday, 13 December, 2014, with Holy Mass officiated by His Lordship, Most Rev, Paulinus Ezeokafor, the Bishop of Awka Diocese under the administration of the Superior General, Mother Mary Claude Oguh, I.H.M. and her Council. The purpose of the Center is to actualize one of the desires of our beloved Founder, Archbishop Charles Heerey, CSSp for an organized integral religious education and formation of Nigerian youth for their holistic human development and growth. Thus, Mater Christi Centre is a multi-purpose Center with different departments that provide physical, intellectual, psychological, spiritual and social needs of the people in the society.
Human development and religious formation are intertwined processes where faith and spiritual growth are shaped by and, in turn, influence psychological, social, and biological development throughout a person's life. This is achieved through an integral approach that considers all facets of a person, often guided by psychological theories and religious teachings that emphasize virtues like honesty and integrity...
Established for Spiritual Excellence
Our actions are guided by three core pillars that define our community and our commitment to development.
To ensure a holistic formation of our people in response to our Charism of Compassion in the Spirit of Humility of Jesus and Mary, and in the footsteps of our Founder, Archbishop Charles Heerey, CSSp.
Sharing the Gospel values to provide a generic and specialised animation and counselling programmes in view of transforming individuals and the society
Catechetical Programmes for Christian Doctrinal Formation Psycho-spiritual counselling and Rehabilitation Religious Vocation Promotion Scholastic Programme for Young Religious Children and Youth Weekend Holidays Programmes Marriage Preparations Pre-Life-and-Family Counselling Music and other Skills Acquisition Programmes
“Blending timeless Catholic tradition with modern human development methodologies to create a comprehensive pathway for growth”
At Mater Christi Centre, we are devoted to fostering integral human development through compassionate service, transformative education, and spiritual renewal. We remain grateful to God for the success stories of those whose lives have been touched and transformed through our programs.
Superior General, Sisters of Immaculate Heart of Mary Mother of Christ
Administrator
Academy of Art Music / Sacred Music
Department of Youths
Catechesis & Psycho Spiritual Formation
Director Counseling Center
Scholasticate Directress
Contact our Formation and Rehabilitation Team to discuss how we can support your growth.
