The Handmaids

Our History 

Saint Christina’s School was founded in 1949 by the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as an Independent Catholic School in the Archdiocese of Westminster. The school is part of a global network of schools founded by Saint Raphaela Maria in 1877, with the Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus serving in 25 countries, including London.

 

The Handmaids are called to bring reconciliation and healing, seeing education as a sacred vocation. Inspired by Ignatian Spirituality, they dedicate their lives to prayer and service, striving to be “women with and for others.”

In London, Sisters Sr Eileen, Sr Noella, Sr Anne, and Sr Jo continue to support Saint Christina’s with devotion. 

Sister Schools

We belong to a province that includes schools in Portugal, France, Ireland, and the UK, helping our pupils grow into global citizens. Each year, a different school in our province hosts an Education Conference to strengthen connections and support staff development. Handmaid schools also support each other in times of need, and we are working to assist our schools in South and Central America. 

See the map below for our Sister School locations: