By Peter Masereka,
The Kasanga Parish Priest, Rev. Fr. Leonary Sumbuku Sibitha has commissioned 18 Catechists and opened St. Paul Kalehe Roman Catholic Church as a sub-parish with a call on Christians to stand strong in faith amidst temptations.
In his Homily while presiding over Holy Mass on the first Sunday of Advent yesterday, Fr. Sumbuku who reminded Catechists of their role to stand strong for Christ for choosing them among many, encouraged Christians to promote reconciliation, unity, love, peaceful living and helping the less privileged as pillars for the Advent season in preparation for the Xmas celebrations. Rev. Fr. Sumbuku speaking……
Ms Marilyn Kabugho Wa Kighotha, the Chief Guest, called for collaborated efforts against Gender based Violence she largely blames for marriage challenges and disrupted education among children of the affected families. Ms Marline speaking………
Mr. George Mayinja, the Kasese Diocesan head of Laity who asked Christians to open up and be strong in Salvation, said the commissioning of Catechists was another timely intervention into boosting plans to spread the Holy gospel to God’s sheep. Mr Mayinja speaking…….
The head Catechist, Mr. Pascal Mukundu and Catechist David Mafuta asked the newly commissioned Catechists to act as bridge between the lay faithful and the clergy in promoting spiritual and social-economic activities in their Church. END