During this 2017 year, many initiatives were taken by communities, lay associates and friends of the congregation.

Argentina:

Thanksgiving Eucharist presided over by Mgr. Juan Carlos ARES, Auxiliary Bishop of Buenos Aires, at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Santos Lugares, Buenos Aires, on May 7. Convivial meal at the Infant Jesus College for the Sisters, Associates, professors, friends and families of our colleges in San José, Province of Entre Rios (320km from Buenos Aires), St. Justo, friends of Villa Guillermina (915 km) Province of Santa Fe, Pigüé (546 km) and Lobos, Province of Buenos Aires.

In Burkina Faso:

• Recollection of sisters and laity, January 12-14, 2017. Eucharistic celebration marking the opening of the year, January 14.
• Pilgrimage "In the footsteps of Anne Marie Martel" for sisters, lay people and young people in search of a vocation, to the Marian hill of Silmissin (a village on the outskirts of the parish), on Sunday, May 7.
• Visits to the families of the aspirants and the young laity of the Anne Marie Martel group. Intensification of the prayer for the beatification of Anne Marie Martel.
• Mass of Thanksgiving on August 11, 2017 (anniversary of Anne-Marie Martel's birth).

In Viet Nam :

The Enfant Jesus Family organized several activities to deepen the life of Anne-Marie with the Associates and Friends.

1. Study of the life of Anne-Marie Martel

• Reflection sheets prepared from extracts of the life of A.M.M and the Joy of the Gospel of Pope Francis)
• Publication in Vietnamese of the book: "Anne-Marie Martel, a pioneer of the New Evangelization".
• Life review and prayer based on the life of A.M. Martel.

2. Living in the spirit of Anne-Marie Martel

• Accompaniment of parish catechists and youth groups in remote areas.
• Sister DAN spent a year in the international formation community in Vals "at the sources of the congregation".

3. Various activities for the 350th anniversary

• Preparation of a Christmas crib by placing it in the context of Le Puy - Anne-Marie Martel's birthplace - in miniature.
• Creation of maps showing the founding places of each country, maps that will be offered during the meeting of May 20 and 21 in Le Puy-en-Velay.

Chile:

Meeting of Sisters and laity from July 17 to 20, at the Jesuit Spirituality Center in Pinares, near Conception. More than 100 guests, among them lay people and priests who shared life and mission with our sisters in different moments.

• Sharing of experiences and projects for the future
• Exhibition on the congregation and testimonies of the mission of our sisters in Chile.
• Eucharist of thanksgiving.
• Conference on the Congregation, its charism from the beginning. In the evening, a time of prayer.
• Workshop on Anne-Marie Martel, her person and her charisma.

At Lota College: Eucharist with Archbishop CHOMALY, August 13.

Ecuador:

• Eucharist at the sector chapel with the participation of the Christian community and the Enfant Jesus Family on January 15, 2017 (anniversary of the death of Anne-Marie Martel).
• Deepening the mission of the Sisters of the Child Jesus in Ecuador.
• Recollection together - on the theme: "The mission of Anne Marie Martel, yesterday and today."
• Knowledge and deepening of the charism and how each one lives it today.
• Sharing of the laity and the sisters who will gather in Le Puy in May.
• Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Schoenstatt de Alangasí, Quito, to join the pilgrims of Le Puy on May 20.

In France/Belgium

Pilgrimageto Le Puy proposed by the Heads of Schools, May 20-21, 2017. Participation of students and staff from some establishments, sisters and laity from France and other countries. Pilgrimage on foot from Polignac to the Lycée A.M. Martel in Le Puy, around 3:00 pm. Festive evening with the school group.

Conference of Mr. Yves CLERT on A.M. Martel, Sunday 21, followed by the discovery of Le Puy: "On the steps of A.M. Martel". Festive lunch at the Lycée Anne Marie Martel. Thanksgiving Eucharist at the Cathedral, celebrated by the Bishop of Le Puy, Mgr. Luc CREPY, at 3:00 p.m. and sending on mission.

• At the Institution Ste Thérèse in Rambouillet : Blessing of the new Chapel in the college building by Mgr Eric AUMONIER, Bishop of the Diocese of Versailles, on April 20. Discovery of the new reception area of the college. Sensitization of the educational community of Ste Thérèse on the spirit and values of AM Martel by the chaplaincy team and M Jérôme Goué, the Head of School. Invitation of all the sisters of the Generalate community in Paris as well as some members of the EJ Council of Trustees.
• At the Lycée Massabielle in Le Vernet La Varenne: Two days of reflection for the young people of Le Vernet and Issoire. This year, on the occasion of the 350th anniversary of the Mission of AM Martel, weekends around the theme - " Another way of living: religious life " with the testimony of the sisters of Issoire on their vocation and the life of A.M. Martel. At Christmas time, a festive Eucharist in the parish church was prepared by the students: a moment of prayer, emotion, gifts, followed by a festive meal.... During a pilgrimage in the vicinity of Le Vernet La Varenne organized by the Lycée with Father Vincent, the community of Vals was invited to speak about Anne Marie Martel and to share with the students.

• In Issoire :

The Sevigne Institution invited the sisters to give a testimony about religious life on a particular point: "Why Christmas is the feast of the Congregation?" A large number of students participated in this meeting in the chapel of the Institution. The communities of Le Puy and Issoire met for a fraternal sharing during which they shared what they live today from the mission of Anne Marie Martel.

• At the Lycée de la Communication St Géraud in Aurillac: Updating of the "Tree with the history of the Congregation" and realization of a flyer to announce the event. Synthesis of the 350 years of the Congregation written by Sister Marthe Géraud.
• At the Enfant Jesus school/college in La Rochefoucauld: Welcome booklet for the families revealing the values lived and its anchorage in the tradition of Anne Marie Martel and more widely of the works of the congregation throughout the world. Invitation to Sister Emmanuelle VIGIER to present the life of Anne Marie Martel to all the classes of the college.
• Friends of A.M. Martel du Puy : Time of prayer and reflection in group. Availability from Friday 19 to Sunday 21 May for the Pilgrimage and involvement in the concrete preparation with the community of Vals. Financial contribution to the laity who will come from elsewhere.
• The community and the Anne-Marie Martel Fraternity of Angoulême : Contemplation of the beautiful root of the congregation while being attentive to live the intuition of A.M. Martel in today's context. Animation of a parish mass on April 2 where they recalled the intuition of A.M. Martel and presented the congregation with the help of flags of the countries where it is inserted. Communication on the 350 years published in two local newspapers, video on the website of the diocese and the parish. Interview on R.C.F.

• The Picpus community: Announcement in the Eucharist of January 15, 2017 and publication of a text on the 350 years in the announcement sheet "Picpus Info". Participation in the follow-up of the organization of the pilgrimage. Publication of Anne-Marie Martel's booklet in 4 languages.
• St. Joseph School in Brussels: Sharing and transmitting the spirit of Anne-Marie Martel by the director to his educational team. This establishment is no longer under the tutelage of Enfant Jesus but the spirit of the Congregation continues to live and inspire the way of educating the children whose school follows a special program.

In Canada :

Great gratitude for the gift of the charism received by the sisters and for the action of the Spirit that inspired the Enfant Jesus Family present in Canada.

Anniversary Celebration August 11, 2017:

Announcement of the event in the diocesan newspaper: The B.C. Catholic which will be published once a month for 4 months.

Eucharist at St. Mary's Parish in Vancouver, with Archbishop Michael Miller as the main celebrant followed by a reception in the parish hall. This parish was chosen because the Sisters of the Child Jesus have been a presence there since 1931.

• In Winnipeg the partners made the following proposals:
• Celebration Mass.
• A meeting to reflect and share on their experiences as associates over a meal.
• Celebration with Manitoba Centre associates.
• Volunteer day in Winnipeg at an association for the poor and homeless.
• Sharing a meal with a member who cannot attend meetings.

• In the Vancouver area, the associates offer:

• Puppet show for August 11.
• To live each day with a sense of wonder at knowing that we are called to carry the flame of Anne-Marie Martel's charism. A flame that needs to be nourished by prayer and ongoing formation.