“Do not shy away from witnessing Christ”, Catholic Schools in Kenya Told

Organized under the theme, “Catholic Schools: Hubs of Moral Values and Faith Formation for the whole school community in Respect for Human Dignity,” the conference also seeks to inappropriate content published in some school course books.

In his remarks on the first day of the conference, Bishop Kadima urged the Catholic schools’ principals to be challenged by a myriad of topics that will be discussed in order to become better managers of their institutions.

“Let us all strive to do all that we can to help our children to overcome the many challenges confronting them in their lives,” the Kenyan Bishop said, and added, “Let us aspire to form our learners to emulate and witness Christ in their daily lives.”

The 59-year-old Bishop who has been at the helm of Bungoma Diocese since his Episcopal Ordination in February last year acknowledged with appreciation the vital position that teachers hold in society.

“As teachers in Catholic institutions, you occupy a privileged position, you may not always know it, but you have a lot of influence in the learners’ lives entrusted to your care,” Bishop Kadima told Catholic Schools Principals in Kenya on August 15.

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To the learners, the Kenyan Bishop said that teachers exemplify what it means to live a faith-filled life on a mission to share God’s love with humanity.

“As such, your conduct should reflect the image of our lord Jesus Christ. Yours is not just a profession, it is a calling,” Bishop Kadima said in his opening remarks at the conference that also had the Chairman of CERE, Bishop Paul Kariuki Njiru, in attendance.

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.