“The greatest power a person can have is faith.
Have faith in your roots, traditions, and fellow human beings.
Have faith in your dreams and in your ability to change the world.
Because when you have faith, you nurture hope. From that hope, you unleash an unstoppable force.”
In a world plagued by noise, tension and division, what could be more wholesome and healing than a shared moment of reflection inside a classroom where young minds learn not just together, but from each other?
With this belief at our core, City Montessori School, Rajajipuram Campus II, is preparing to host the 10th International Interfaith Conference from 11th to 13th August 2025. While the event is yet to unfold, its message, “Together in Faith to Shape a Better World,” is not just poetic; it is urgent and universal.
Why Faith Still Matters—Perhaps More Than Ever?
India is a rich mosaic of cultures and belief systems where values shape how we live, connect, and coexist. In times of social unrest, environmental challenge and inequality, these shared values must become forces for unity and justice.
We believe it can!
We believe it MUST!
A crowd overcoming religious and cultural boundaries to save lives during a crisis; community kitchens opening their doors to feed anyone in need; artisans from diverse backgrounds joining hands to restore damaged heritage; individuals donating organs to save lives across communities; and schools providing scholarships to children regardless of their background.
These moments serve as quiet yet powerful reminders of the society we can build, and of the deeper values that education nurtures. This is education in action: when belief in kindness transcends ritual and transforms into a lived commitment to compassion, responsibility, and unity.
The Genesis of Our Theme: Faith as a Catalyst for Change
The moments of interfaith solidarity inspired us to root this year’s conference in a broader vision: to explore faith not merely as a doctrine but as a driver of global good. And so, we shaped our sub-themes around:
- Religion as a force for unity
- Religion as a force for gender equality
- Religion as a force for climate action
This is our call to reimagine religion—not as a dividing line, but as a bridge. Not as a relic of the past, but as a resource for the future.
The CMS Philosophy: Education That Preserves and Propagates Values
At City Montessori School, we believe education must nurture empathy, respect, and understanding. Our philosophy upholds interfaith harmony as a lived ideal, woven into the fabric of daily school life. We strive to instil the belief that diversity enriches society and that mutual understanding is indispensable. This ethos is reflected in our classrooms, assemblies, activities, and policymaking. We aim to cultivate faith, not only in religion and culture, but in shared humanity, kindness, and peaceful coexistence.
The 10th International Interfaith Conference: A Call for Action
As parents, educators, and caregivers, we carry one of the most sacred responsibilities—shaping young minds. What our children experience at home or in school forms their worldview.
- If they witness respect, they learn to collaborate.
- If they see empathy, they learn to care.
- If they encounter fear or hate, they inherit division.
This is why the Interfaith Conference is not just another school event. It is a society-building moment.
We invite You, our CMS family, to participate in a journey that transforms hearts and inspires action.
Welcome to the 10th Interfaith Conference hosted by CMS Rajajipuram Campus II from 11th to 13th August 2025 at the World Unity Convention Centre (WUCC), Kanpur Road.
Come. Listen to voices that heal. Witness children who believe in peace. Walk alongside us as we realise how shared values bridge divides.
Let our children see that faith, respect and humility do not create walls—they open windows.
Let us not just believe in peace. Let us nurture it together, through empathy and education!