The conclusion of the first phase of the Summer Camp 2021 of the Franciscan Boys Home

The family of the Franciscan Boys Home in Bethlehem, under the patronage of Father Sandro, who is the director of the house, concluded the first phase of the Summer Camp 2021, which included many activities such as, evangelical meditations, educational field visits, visiting holy places, visiting social institutions , doing volunteer work, recreational trips, swimming, sports games and competitions, watching educational films, and many other activities that worked on developing knowledge and building personality. It is worth noting that the second phase of the Summer Camp 2021 starts on 21.6.2021 until the 2.7.2021 at the Catholic Action in Bethlehem. Many thanks to everyone who helped and participated at the Summer Camp 2021.

Honoring our students and our beloved teacher Jiries Ghoneim

Father Sandro, the director of the Franciscan Boys House in Bethlehem, has honored the graduate student Iskandar Salame, who was one of the sons of our home, on the occasion of obtaining a bachelor degree in Theology from an Italian University. In addition to, Farid Al-Ali has been congratulated for his Tawjihi graduation by Father Sandro. Moreover, father Sandro has thanked and appreciated professor Jeries Ghoneim who has resigned from his work at the home of the Franciscan child . He has worked for four years.

جانب من تكريم الأب ساندرو مدير بيت الطفل الفرنسيسكاني، للطالب الخريج اسكندر سلامة، أحد أبناء أسرة بيت الطفل، بمناسبة حصوله على شهادة البكالوريوس في اللاهوت من احدى الجامعات الإيطالية، بالإضافة إلى تقديم التهنئة للطالب فريد العلي بمناسبة حفل التخرج للتوجيهي، وشكر وتقدير للاستاذ جريس غنيم على عمله في بيت الطفل الفرنسيسكاني على مدار أربعة سنوات.مزيدا من التقدم والنجاح دائما

Purposeful spiritual and entertainment activities

The family of the Franciscan Boys Home in Bethlehem represented by Father Sandro, who is the director of the House, organized a meaningful spiritual and social activity on Friday, May 21 2021, in cooperation and coordination with the Palestinian Bible Society in Bethlehem. The activity included a group of spiritual hymns as part of the prayers and graphic presentations on the values of cooperation and group work. Moreover, the children were divided into groups to carry out practical activities about the values. The participants were creative and interactive in the activities.
As a reward for the children’s commitment at the activities, they went to the swimming pool in Beit Jalla at the Orthodox Club to swim and to have lunch there. The atmosphere was full of love and joy.

Thanks a lot, to everyone who contributed to these successful activities.

Visit of the De La Salle scouts Bethlehem

Part of the visit of the Wolf Vanguard belonging to the De La Salle Bethlehem Scouts Group to the Franciscan Child House in Bethlehem to know about the house. Father Sandro who is the director of the house has presented a brief explanation about the establishment of the house and what kinds of benefits they offer to the members of the house. Thanks a lot for this special visit.

Visit to Telhami Center and Palestinian Bible Association


The family of the Franciscan Boys Home in Bethlehem, represented by Father Sandro who is he director of the House, in cooperation with the Palestinian Bible Association organized field visit to the Ancient Telhami Center in Bethlehem. Moreover, the visit included learning about the authentic history of the city of Bethlehem and its ancient heritage. In addition to, the participants visited the Palestinian Bible Association’s office where they had breakfast. The participants chanted some religious hymns and viewed photos about women from the Bible to highlight on the importance of the role of women since ancient times. At the end of the visit, blessing was given by Father Sandro.
Thanks a lot to the Palestinian Bible Association and to everyone who contributed in this special visit.

Honoring of the graduate student Edward Saadeh

Part of honoring the graduate student Edward Saadeh who was a member of the Franciscan Child House family. Edward has obtained a diploma in A multimedia specialization “Computer Programming” with distinction from the Galaxy Training Institution.Edward was honored by Father Sandro the Director of the Franciscan Child House in Bethlehem. Congratulations to us as well as to Edward

جانب من تكريم الطالب الخريج إدوارد سعادة، من قبل الأب ساندرو مدير بيت الطفل الفرنسيسكاني بيت لحم، علما بأن الطالب المذكور، هو أحد أبناء أسرة بيت الطفل الفرنسيسكاني، وقد حصل على شهادة دبلوم تخصص وسائط متعددة “برمجة حاسوب” بتفوق من معهد جلاكسي للتدريب.مبارك لنا… تهانينا القلبية ومن انجاز الى انجاز