 At the same time, it was also beginning to be involved in the ministry of educating young women.Thus in 1706, the congregation established the "Colegio de Santa Catalina", transforming the beaterio into a convent and a center of learning for women, both Spanish and Filipina women.Santa Catalina was the first educational institution run by religious women; it taught women the principles of Catholic faith and Christian living, as well as training on creative and domestic arts.