Foster “skills of leadership” in Students: Catholic Bishop in Uganda to School Management

“Encourage the students and guide them accordingly,” he said, and added, “Don’t just let them choose what they feel. It is your job to identify and pray that the Holy Spirit may help you to guide your students because you are now in the shoes of the parents,.”

Addressing himself to the students, Bishop Ssekamanya made reference to the entertainments they presented and encouraged them to use such platforms to improve their leadership skills.

“Students, this is the occasion to make yourself a leader; don’t just be a leader here; see what are your strengths and what are the opportunities to improve your leadership, look at the challenges,” he said, and added, “In your entertainments, be creative so that you can be a creative leader in the future.”

He continued, “These entertainments you have done are part and parcel of your training; you don’t just have to be in books, but be sociable in whatever you are being given with others.”

The Uganda Bishop underscored the value of co-curricular activities, saying, “I insist on the outside class activities; scouting and even singing; they are important for relaxing; you all need that.”

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He went on to challenge the students to prepare themselves for the future by taking appropriate courses that will enable them contribute well to the East African country. He said, “Start dreaming about what you want to be; what type of course do you want to take; what contribution do you think you will give to our country?”

“You should be proud of your school; you have this group of board of governors, some of you should come to succeed them because they will get old and eventually retire,” Bishop Ssekamanya further said.

He expressed his optimism in the students enrolled at the private school that started in February 2003, emphasizing the need for parental guidance and the spirit of listening.

He said, “Students, my prayer is that you may achieve all of what you have in mind but under the guidance of your parents and the staff; don’t go all along by yourself; listen to what you are being told.”

“Those who are going to be confirmed, pray that the Holy Spirit may help you to digest and assimilate what you have been taught,” the Catholic Bishop who started his Episcopal Ministry as Auxiliary Bishop of Uganda’s Kampala Archdiocese in June 1985 said.

“There are times you will face dark days, invite the Holy Spirit to guide you,” Bishop Ssekamanya said during the June 30 event, and added, “I have come here not only to give confirmation … but (also) to tell you that we are called to live according to God’s will.”

Silas Mwale Isenjia is a Kenyan journalist with a great zeal and interest for Catholic Church related communication. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Linguistics, Media and Communication from Moi University in Kenya. Silas has vast experience in the Media production industry. He currently works as a Journalist for ACI Africa.