WHAT WE DO
1. Forming Chinese Religious Sisters: Strengthening the Frontlines of the Church
There are approximately 7,000–8,000 Catholic Sisters serving across China. Their average age is about 52. Many entered religious life with deep faith and dedication, yet most have received only senior high school education and have had limited access to formal theological, spiritual, pastoral, psycho-spiritual, parish management, or leadership training.
These Sisters are the frontlines of evangelization — serving in parishes, caring for the elderly, educating children, accompanying families, and witnessing to Christ in challenging environments. Yet without adequate formation and professional preparation, their mission capacity is limited.
Agape Charity Corps seeks to:
- Provide structured theological and pastoral formation programs
- Offer leadership and parish management training
- Support psycho-spiritual and pastoral care education
- Provide scholarships for advanced study and ongoing formation
- Equip Sisters to serve effectively in today’s complex pastoral realities
2. Formation for the Laity and Women’s Leadership
For many years, a large number of lay Catholics in China have had limited access to systematic theological, catechetical, spiritual, and pastoral formation. Women in particular have often had even fewer opportunities for formation, despite their indispensable role in the life of the Church and in the transmission of faith within families and local communities.
In many regions, policies and local regulations discourage or restrict individuals under the age of eighteen from participating in religious activities. These limitations inevitably affect the spiritual and faith formation of the younger generation. At the same time, many parents lack the resources and guidance needed to nurture their children’s spiritual growth.
Agape Charity Corps seeks to:
- Provide theological, catechetical, and pastoral formation programs for lay Catholics;
- Promote the leadership and pastoral participation of women in evangelization and community service;
- Offer spiritual formation retreats and faith-sharing gatherings;
- Equip lay leaders to accompany families and support the spiritual growth of younger generations;
- Strengthen the foundations of the Church by forming committed and well-prepared lay leaders.
3. Formation of Catechists
Across many regions, the Church faces a growing pastoral challenge as the number of religious vocations declines and traditional programs for youth formation become increasingly restricted.
In some places, summer catechetical programs and Sunday schools that were once organized by the Church for children and teenagers are no longer permitted.
As a result, the need for well-formed catechists has become more urgent than ever.
Agape Charity Corps seeks to:
- Train lay catechists to serve local Catholic communities;
- Prepare catechists to visit Catholic families and share the faith in a pastoral and supportive manner;
- Provide spiritual and theological formation for those engaged in catechetical ministry;
- Strengthen the transmission of faith within families and small communities;
- Ensure that the Gospel continues to be passed on to future generations with hope and resilience.
4. Pastoral Care for Chinese and Taiwanese Students in the United States
In 2025, approximately 295,000 Chinese students from Mainland and Taiwan study in the United States of America.
While these students pursue academic excellence, they often face profound challenges:
- Cultural displacement and identity confusion
- Language barriers
- Isolation and loneliness
- Academic pressure and mental health struggles
- Vulnerability in unfamiliar environments
Agape Charity Corps seeks to:
- Provide pastoral accompaniment and spiritual counseling
- Establish campus-based prayer and support groups
- Offer cultural integration programs
- Organize retreats and faith-sharing gatherings
- Create safe, welcoming communities where students feel seen and valued
5. Evangelization and Spiritual Formation
We are committed to deep, thoughtful, prayerful and culturally rooted evangelization among Asian communities in different parishes and dioceses in the United States.
Key initiatives include:
- Multi-language retreats and days of recollection
- Multi-week faith formation courses (Scripture, theology, prayer session, retreat)
- Campus and parish outreach for youth and young adults for bible studies, pilgrimage, daily meditation
- Spiritual direction, pastoral counseling and discernment exercise
- Digital evangelization through online talks, publications, and livestream programs
- Cultural-faith integration events (such as service trip and faith sharing)
6. Student Care Initiative – Supporting the Most Vulnerable
In remote and economically disadvantaged regions of China, many capable students lack the financial resources to continue their education.
Agape Charity Corps provides:
- Need-based financial assistance
- Educational support grants
- Mentorship and moral formation support
7. Youth Leadership Formation in the United States
We invest in the next generation through:
- Summer leadership camps
- Faith-based formation programs for high school and college students
- Character and ethical leadership development
- Cross-cultural service learning opportunities
Why Partner With Agape Charity Corps?
Your generosity helps us:
- Strengthen thousands of religious Sisters serving across China
- Accompany tens of thousands of international students navigating life transitions
- Provide education to underserved youth
- Form leaders grounded in faith, dignity, and service
This is not short-term charity.
It is strategic, long-term formation that multiplies impact across generations.
When you support Agape Charity Corps, you are investing in:
- Leadership
- Evangelization
- Education
- Human dignity
- Spirituality
- The renewal of communities across cultures