Sisters Clementia Xalxo, Miti Mariam, Anita Tigga and Mukta Tudu of the Patna Province participated in the AINACS Meeting held at Christ University in Bengaluru, India, Oct. 21 to 24, 2026. The gathering brought together delegates from across the country to reflect on the role of Catholic educational institutions in preparing responsible citizens. With the theme “Nurturing Responsible Citizens: Building Justice, Peace, and Integrity through Positive Classrooms,” the meeting focused on creating learning environments rooted in compassion, respect and human dignity.
Throughout the meeting, speakers emphasized that education must go beyond academic achievement to help students become compassionate, ethical and responsible individuals. They encouraged educators to create classrooms where every child feels valued, respected and heard. One message reminded participants that every child must feel, “I MATTER.” Other messages reinforced the responsibility of educators to promote justice and understanding: “Let justice begin in the classroom,” “Teachers and students must build bridges, not walls,” and “We must form conscience, not just career.”
Sessions explored the importance of peace education, positive relationships between teachers and students, constitutional values and ethical responsibility in an age of artificial intelligence. Participants discussed practical ways to integrate empathy, cooperation, fairness and peaceful conflict resolution into everyday classroom experiences. Special attention was given to creating inclusive environments where students feel physically and emotionally safe, motivated to learn and encouraged to participate. Educators were also challenged to balance academic excellence and technological progress with character development and human values.
The meeting encouraged teachers to serve as examples of integrity and compassion while empowering students to become ambassadors of peace in their schools and communities. Participants reflected on the importance of speaking out against injustice and working together with families, educators and other stakeholders to create positive environments for children. The discussions also emphasized that silence in the face of injustice can have serious consequences and that education must prepare young people to stand for what is right.
For the participating Sisters, the gathering reaffirmed the important role of Catholic education in building a more just, peaceful and inclusive society. By nurturing positive classrooms and helping students recognize the dignity of every person, schools can prepare young people not only for successful careers but also for lives rooted in compassion, responsibility and concern for others.