Hostel Ministry “Sisters will fill for the children the place of a mother and shall make them good, industrious, and useful members of society" RFC Mascarenhas Hostels have become an integral part of our education ministry. Through our hostels we offer to children and youth from rural areas, a home away from home, where they feel loved, cared for and given an atmosphere to pursue their education and career. The hostellers are looked after with maternal care and compassion. With regular instructions and accompaniment, they are helped to develop self-esteem, self confidence, academic excellence and a healthy spirituality, in an atmosphere of love and freedom leading to their holistic growth and development.