Young candidates who wish to become religious of Holy Cross are now recruited from the states of Andhra Pradesh, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. According to the present program of formation, these candidates are first received into what we call Holy Cross Students’ Homes situated in the State that they come from. It is in these Homes that young candidates are first introduced to the Congregation of Holy Cross and are given their basic orientation and training for religious life. In these houses they learn the English language and complete their pre-university studies while being helped to identify and develop their personal talents. They learn to live in community, sharing in the chores of the house, participating in the liturgy, and enjoying times of recreation together. They are also helped to become more aware of the poor and to involve themselves in some kind of social apostolate. At present, Holy Cross has a total number of six Students’ Homes situated in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu for studies in the PUC (Plus Two) and degree levels.