History and origin of Auxilium Centre –Kattappana

Auxilium Centre Kattappana is located in Idukki District of Kerala State.It is marked by undulating hills and valleys. It has many unique topographical and geographical characteristics.The want of water resources to irrigation is plenteous by the three main rivers namely The Periyar, The Thalayar and The Thodupuzhayar, even the river Pamba is been originated in this district. This district is spread over an area of 5019 sq.km circumference in greenish woods and a pleasant climate. It lies at an altitude of 2200m above sea level. The highest peak Anamudi is here in this district which adds an importance to the Kerala state. As a tourist location Idukki offers great attractions such as wildlife sanctuaries, hill stations and spice plantation tours. Idukki district has a large population of tribal people , yet and still civilized.

 The Bishop of Thiruvalla  Most Rev. Geevarghese Mar Timotheos  invited the Daughters of Mary Help Christians popularly known as Salesian Sisiters of Don Bosco, to open a house  at kattappana  on. 24 November 1995 , to take care of youth, to give formal and non formal education to   people of the locality and to render pastoral  and evangelizing  service in the parish of St. Paul’s Malankara Catholic Church , Kattappana and other  various apostolate in and around  our locality in adherence to our  charism.  The work of FMA commenced with three sisters on 3^rd July 1996 with the celebration  of Eucharistic Sacrifice. As per the request of the locals and with the consent of the Bishop we  started an English Medium School on June 9, 1997 with 118 children and they were accommodated in the convent building as no other place was available.  Mean while many good and generous benefactors came to our aid and contributed to the growth and development of the institute. Now it has grown  with multifarious apostolic activities like Kindergarten, I.C.S.E , Higher Secondary , Boarding for students,  NTTC, Tailoring , SHG,NCP and parish animation etc. Auxilium today has grown and is blessed with eight Sisters , Boarders,  and the School has 1120 students.The school follows the preventive system of education of Don Bosco based on Reason, Religion and loving kindness in forming honest and upright citizens of the country.  There is an educating community consisting of sisters, parents, teachers and student representatives who work in collaboration for the holistic development of the pupils in a family atmosphere.   Thanks to the Almighty God for His providence, continuous presence and blessings and the Motherly assistance and intervention of Our Blessed Mother.  May Don Bosco and St. Mary Mazzarello help us to keep alive the charism and  be with us  to lead and assist us  to guide the youth in the path set out by them.