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.
