The Children of Kifaru parish did not have good opportunities to grow up to their potentialities. The people of Kifaru wanted to do something special for the children.  So the idea of starting a children home came up.  To realize this idea some donors from Italy and other parts of the world came up. The major support came from the Italian donors.  So the name RUPERT home was given as per their wish.

 RUPERT Children’s Home is started with the help of some donors from Italy.  The Children’s home is named RUPERT as per the request of the donor. Mrs. Marilena, our donor, adopted a son named Rupert from Mangalore (Ullal) India. Rupert was born on 27th February, 1987.  When he was one year baby, Rupert was taken to Italy by Mrs. Marilena.  Rupert grew in Marilena’s family and studied.  As a young boy he met with an accident and died on 12th June, 2004, at the age of 17. As Marilena herself, recalls Rupert was a calm, silent and shy boy.  But he was sweet and very generous boy.  He was good in studies and he was very much interested in agriculture, so he studied in Agricultural school.  He was studying second grade high school (Form 6) when he died. His hobbies were photography and fishing.

After the death of RUPERT, Marilena along with her friends started an association in Italy to help the poor children for education. They are helping many children.  They were helping in India many places.  Now they have started to help here in Kifaru.

On 13.6.2018: - Wednesday, In the evening feast of St. Antony of Padua celebrated with the children in the church and a meal was given to the poor children.  Fr. Joseph Shared the idea of starting a home for the poor children. 

14 -07-2018 in the Parish Pastoral Council of the Kifaru Parish, a formal decision was taken and plan was drawn and also decided to raise funds for the same.

26.7.2018 Tuesday: - foundation stone for the children home was blessed during the Evening Mass along with the local children.

11.1.2019:- riday:-Important day because we received children for the RUPERT children home of class 5.There were 23 children from different substations.

The first building was constructed in 2018 and was inaugurated on January 11, 2019. Initially, 23 children began staying in the children's home. The building has three rooms and currently serves as the girls' dormitory. At first, both boys and girls shared the same building.

In 2024, an additional room was added to the girls' dormitory in preparation for the launch of a primary school. Now, there are four rooms for girls, equipped with good facilities to accommodate 120 girls.

The second building was started in August 2019 and completed in June 2020. This serves as the boys' dormitory and includes two large dormitory halls. In 2024, an additional room and a hall for a computer class, laboratories, and a library were added in preparation for the primary school. The facility is now fully equipped to accommodate 120 boys.

The third building's foundation was blessed on September 8, 2020, and construction was completed on May 1, 2021. This building is designated for classrooms. In 2024, an additional classroom was added in preparation for the primary school. Now, the facility includes five classrooms, an office, and staff rooms. An open hall has also been constructed for various purposes. The kitchen and dining hall building is currently under construction. Work began in November 2024 and is expected to be completed by the end of March 2025.

On January 11, 2025, the long-awaited dream became a reality with the launch of RUPERT Primary School. The school now accommodates 176 students across Grades 4, 5, 6, and 7.

RUPERT Primary School empowers rural children to become self-motivated, excel, and achieve holistic development.

Our goals:

1. Foster self-awareness, confidence, and an understanding of God’s love.
2. Provide coaching for slow learners, building self-confidence.
3. Identify and nurture students' talents and interests.
4. Offer leadership and skill-building training for excellence.
5. Provide counseling and moral education for personal growth.
6. Instill values of dialogue, unity, eco-friendly living, cleanliness, and solidarity.

• Students will learn effectively and excel in their studies.
• They will gain confidence, pursue education, and take on challenges.
• Parents and caretakers will become more aware of their responsibilities toward their children.
• Children will be able to compete and secure placements in top secondary schools.
• They will develop leadership skills as they transition to secondary school, where they will interact with high-achieving peers.
• Interpersonal relationships will be strengthened.
• Children will become aware of their strengths and weaknesses and develop skills for self-improvement.
• A sense of hope and self-motivation will be instilled, helping them believe in their ability to learn and excel.
• Their aspirations for a better future and contribution to nation-building will be reinforced.
• Students’ talents will be nurtured through various activities and programs.
• Moral, social, and spiritual values will be reinforced through re-learning and proper guidance.
• Children will develop leadership skills and a drive for excellence.
• They will be transformed with a positive self-image, optimism, and a higher emotional quotient.

• Some children will be inspired and motivated to pursue vocations in priesthood and religious life.

The best place for a child to grow is at home. A children’s home is only an arrangement to provide better educational opportunities for deprived children. The management strives to make the children’s home a true "home away from home."The environment is designed to ensure that children feel at home while also benefiting from their close connection with priests, religious leaders, and the church. Their stay should help them grow in their love for Jesus, the Church, and religious life. To create a family-like atmosphere, we have divided the children into three families of boys and three families of girls. Each family is guided by a dedicated staff member who serves as an animator and family head. Each family has:

• A separate room in the dormitory
• Individual washrooms
• A designated dining space to eat together

Additionally, the weekly timetable includes family prayer time, meetings, and gatherings to strengthen bonds and foster a sense of belonging.

Counseling and Guidance - These children come from challenging situations and need a fatherly and motherly touch. Therefore, we have a trained religious sister as a full-time counselor for the children.

Spiritual Formation - To facilitate spiritual growth, we arrange morning prayers, evening prayers, the Rosary, Gospel reading, and daily Mass. Children are encouraged to bring and use the Bible during Mass and prayers. Weekly BCC Gospel-sharing prayers, Holy Childhood prayers, and the formation of Altar Servers Sodality/Marian Sodality are also part of their spiritual journey. Additionally, confessions and spiritual inputs are provided once a month.

Intellectual Development - We provide a conducive study environment and offer extra help to students who struggle academically. Teachers give personal attention to each child, and a systematic study monitoring process is in place.

Fostering Vocations - The children’s home provides a valuable opportunity to foster vocations among the students.

Leadership Development - Leadership skills are nurtured through weekly news and speech presentations, a monthly cultural evening, and assigning group responsibilities. Group evaluations and grading encourage creativity and active participation.

Discipline - A structured discipline system is in place to teach good manners and civic responsibility, ensuring children grow into responsible and well-mannered individuals.