Make My Heart Like Yours...
Welcome to Our Lady of Hope Children's Home
You can write to us at:
Our Lady of Hope Children\'s Home
P.O. Box 15 Black River St. Elizabeth
Jamaica, West Indies Phone: (876) 965-9339
If you visit here you may hear the children say their prayer after meals... "Jesus meek and humble of heart - make my heart like yours.."
The childrens' pictures can be found in the photo galleries. We will continue to post more new pictures as they become available. Check back for more stories about the children and their home. If you register (free) and log in to the photo galleries, you can vote for your favorite pictures and add comments. God's Blessing and love to all.
History of Our Lady of Hope Children's Home
In 1997 Fr. Roland Desine started the first diocesan children's home in the Mandeville Diocese, Jamaica. For several years The Daughters of Mary directed the home. When these sisters were recalled to Canada in July of 2001, Fr. Dessine became the full time director. In January of 2002 the Assumption Sisters of Nairobi sent two sisters to help. They are assisted by six Jamaican staff members in the care and teaching of 30+ children ages six months to 13 years. The purpose of the home is to provide a place for children to grow in a family atmosphere. Volunteers from many parts of the world come to help for a few weeks to several months or years.
The children are taught responsibility by doing chores such as cleaning up after meals and caring for the Home's livestock (pet rabbits, birds, pigs and chickens). See the galleries for examples of their activities and schooling. Education in Jamaica begins in Basic school at age three and continues through Elementary (grades 1-5) and High School. The Children's Home provides "home school" classes for basic and elementary grades. At 6th Grade (High School) they will attend a Catholic High School.
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Our Lady of Hope Children's Home
