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

Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Commission for Education and Religious Education (CERE) during a press conference at the eighth edition of Kenya’s Catholic Schools’ Principals Association (CaSPA) conference in Nairobi. Credit: Diocese of Nakuru

By Silas Isenjia

Nairobi, 15 August, 2023 / 9:57 pm (ACI Africa).

Principals of Catholic Schools in Kenya have been urged to maintain high moral standards in the institutions they manage, and to never shy away from witnessing Christ to nurture holistic learners that are morally and spiritually equipped.

In his Tuesday, August 15 remarks during the official opening of the eighth edition of Kenya’s Catholic Schools’ Principals Association (CaSPA) conference in Nairobi, Bishop Mark Kadima Wamukoya of Bungoma Diocese said Catholic institutions place a lot of value on education because it is one of the most critical pillars of the Church.

“Do not shy away from witnessing Christ in your schools, set high standards for your teachers so that together, you can help in nurturing the learners to grow intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, and morally,” Bishop Kadima said at the start of the three-day event taking place at the Catholic University of Eastern Africa (CUEA).

He added, “As you start this CaSPA conference, I pray that God will guide you in your discussions so that you may emerge from this place energized and ready to serve with renewed vigor.”

The conference that the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Commission for Education and Religious Education (CERE) is spearheading seeks to equip teachers with values, and morals in faith formation.

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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 Isenjia

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.

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