House of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament

About this place

Naerim House of the Holy Family Handmaids is a house of prayer and retreat registered in the Diocese of Suwon and operated under the responsibility of the Holy Family Handmaids. Set in the natural surroundings of Yangpyeong, it has been used as a place where individuals, families, and groups can step away from daily routines, pray, and reflect on their relationships with themselves and their communities. Unlike a territorial parish, it is a religious facility intended for retreats and spiritual programs.

The Holy Family Handmaids emphasize a spirituality that follows the poverty, humility, and hidden life of the Holy Family of Nazareth and seeks to embody the “mystery of descent” of Jesus Christ in daily life. The name “Naerim House,” meaning a house of descent or lowering oneself, naturally reflects this spirituality. Catholic Times records also confirm that family healing programs for parents and children have been held here. The house can therefore be understood as a place where the congregation’s spirituality of prayer, hospitality, humility, and service is experienced through retreats and family programs.