30 more Catechists have graduated form the Diocesan Catechetical training programme during a special ceremony that was held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Parish- Nguutani on April 26.
And the chief guest, Friends of Kitui – Nairobi, led by Mr. William Maema who is the benefactor group, urged the Catechists to be fully armed to fight for the Catholic Church and encourage other Christians to be strong in their faith by understanding the teachings/doctrines of the Catholic Church.
“Our Church, like never before is facing many enemies from different guises and it’s upon us to defend our faith and help our fellow Catholics to remain strong. This is why Nairobi friends of Kitui for instance, is committed in equipping our Catechists with necessary knowledge to teach faith,” he said.
In his homily, the Pastoral Co-ordinator, Very. Rev. Fr. Robert Mutui told the catechists that they are eyes of the church and so they should replace their names with the names of the twelve Disciples of Christ.
And Fr. Nicholus Maanzo, the Parish Priest of Nguutani parish promised the Friends of Kitui that as priests from Catholic Diocese of Kitui, they will try their superlative to coordinate and encourage catechists to continue with the work of spreading the gospel to all.
According to Fr. Robert Mutui, 191 catechists have graduated since this programme commenced five years ago.
On his thanksgiving Mass on behalf of the graduates, George Kalii, a graduate from Kavisuni parish, articulated their gratitude’s to friends of Kitui for their generosity.
This is a nine week training that is undertaken in three phases during, April, August and December holiday vacations of which after passing the exams, the trainees are awarded with certificates and other tools of evangelization.
The next training will be held in August 2010 whereby we will be admitting new trainees.
