ABOUT KARIS

INSPIRED

The Karis was born out of an awareness of God's love and graciousness. Throughout their lives, Mabini & Norma Juan had given time and effort to their local parish and renewal communities. A few years ago, they realized that they wanted to take their generosity and gratefulness a step further.

Sensing the need for a place for formation and growth, they found a parcel of land in Iruhin, West Tagaytay and proceeded to dedicate a sanctuary for the heart. Later, on a trip to Mexico, inspired by the simplicity and faithfulness of Our Lady of Guadalupe, The Juan couple dedicated the facility to her- The Karis, meaning grace in Greek.



In February 2005, Mabini Juan, through the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, successfully recovered from a sudden quintuple-heart bypass operation, fuelled this initiative even more. Inspired by all these, The Karis continues to grow: God's constant invitation for all of us, no matter where we are, to accept and embrace our lives as grace to be received and shared.


HEART - MISSION

Our mission is to be a sanctuary for "people of the journey", constantly invited by our Father to go beyond ourselves - our brokenness, our pains and selfishness; a journey to accept our own lives as grave to be received and shared.




PURPOSE
To be a prime center for pastoral and formation activities for different parish communities, of all social levels and groups, who are brought together through an experience of faith, the word, sacrament and of each others story.

To provide an atmosphere of reflection to groups and individuals availing our facility and to assist them in the best of our capacity and capabilities.

To assist in seminars, workshops and training courses for corporate groups.