St. Francis Convent School, Kartarpur is founded under the aegis of the Diocese of Jalandhar and is run by the Franciscan Clarist Sisters It is a minority community School enjoying the nights and privileges contained in Articles 29 and 30 of the Indian Constitution
The School is open to boys and girls of all castes and creeds It aims at building up a new generation which will serve God and man in truth, ready to face all the problems of life and challenges of the times with determination and courage.
The school is named after St Francis of Assisi its heavenly patron St Francis is a Christian saint hailed all over the world as the spokesman of universal love and brotherhood Trying to follow Jesus Christ closely he lived a life of simplicity humility and total surrender to God renouncing worldly riches and pleasures. Thus he could attain perfect union with God his fellowmen and even the whole universe Though St Francis them lived in the 13th Century men and women are still being inspired by his way of life Franciscan Clarist Congregation is a community of women inspired by the Franciscan way of life renouncing family voluntary. They dedicate themselves to the service of God and humanity Education of the youth is one among the different fields of their service. Since 1972 the Sisters of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation have been actively engaged in educational activities in Punjab St Francis Convent School Kartarpur is one among the many Schools run by The following is a prayer composed by St Francis and recited by his followers A life based on this prayer will surely lead individuals societies countries and the whole world to peace and harmony.