Santo Nino (Divine Child) Exhibit

It was started to house the numerous collection of Santo Niño Statues and other artworks that the founder collected over the years and others that were given to him as gifts. In the history of the Christian Church, one of the most fervent devotional practices has been the devotion to the Divine Child more popularly known as the Infant Jesus of Prague,the Santo Niño, the Divino Niño, the Niño de At

ocha or the Gesu Bambino. The physical space is called the Divine Child Museum or hereinafter known as "Casa Santo Niño," "Bahay ni Santo Niño," "Casa Do Minino Santo," is housed at 238 East Blancke Street, Linden, New Jersey 07036. Vision: A fervent, inspirational and contemplative space for experiencing the power of Innocence embodied by the Santo Niño, or the Divine Child as the Patron of Migrants. Mission:
1.) To create an open environment to reflect on God's Love for us.
2.) To contemplate and evoke feelings of devotion to our Faith Community
3.) To inspire Service to others, especially those with true needs

Goals and Objectives:

1.) Spiritual
To lead and reach the highest peak of spirituality in man, so they may view the world from the greatest perspective that fosters the relationship of mind, body and spirit. To dramatize the historical events that lead to this devotion and to engage the participation of the Parish Community members in constantly commemorating its symbolism and significance in our religious and spiritual life

2.) Artistic
To display the various collections of statues and objects inspired by this devotion to the Infant Jesus. To encourage arts and crafts activities and host exhibits, demonstrations, festivals, and other varied activities centering on the Divine Child or Santo Niño. Educational:
To demonstrate the origins of the Divine Child, or devotion to the Infant Jesus, its symbolic meaning as well as the advent and development of the widespread devotion. Health and Healing:
To create a venue for the Community and Public Health Delivery by designing programs and services that improve the health education and health literacy that is culturally appropriate for parishioners and other immigrant groups who are the underserved, and address the real and true needs relating to Mothers, Children, Seniors and their Families. Community Service/Social Philanthropy:
To establish an alliance of the Parish with the Community and design sustainability for the Program by maximizing and cost-effective utilization of available resources.