Advertisement

Catechists in Zimbabwe Urged to Indiscriminately Spread God’s Love, Mercy to All

Archbishop Alex (center) pose for picture with catechists who recently graduated from Emthonjeni Pastoral Centre. Credit: Catholic Church News Zimbabwe

By Silas Isenjia

Bulawayo, 30 September, 2023 / 11:20 am (ACI Africa).

The Archbishop of Bulawayo Archdiocese in Zimbabwe has called upon catechists in the Southern African nation to spread God’s love and mercy among all the people without discrimination.

In his homily during the commissioning of 23 new catechists who graduated from Emthonjeni Pastoral Centre in his Metropolitan See, Archbishop Alex Thomas Kaliyanil underscored the importance of a catechist’s work in evangelization.

 “As catechists you are called to bring God’s love and mercy to all, without discrimination. You are sent as ones chosen by God and your respective communities,” Archbishop Kaliyanil is quoted as saying in a Friday, September 29 report following the event.

He urged Catechists to work hard in their service delivery cautioning them against the temptation to create discord among the people of God.

Archbishop Kaliyanil further urged the catechists to behave and walk in the manner that reflects their calling, adding that the nature of their work requires patience, humility, and the ability to foster teamwork.

Advertisement

 “As a messenger of Christ, a Catechist is a servant of Christ and the Church and needs to love the Church. A catechist is a sign of the kingdom of God… a companion on the way to heaven therefore, the need to plead with others to walk in the way of the Lord,” he said.

Making reference to the call of Levi as recorded in the Gospel of Matthew, the member of the Society of Divine Word (SVD) urged the new Catechists to be committed to their service, adding that “God does not look at the appearance of a person but one’s dedication and commitment.”

The 62-year-old Indian-born Archbishop who has been at the helm of Bulawayo Archdiocese since 2009 further urged the new catechists to acknowledge their God-given gifts and use them to promote His Kingdom.

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.

Trending

You may also like

With the incense burned from the newly blessed fire, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, incenses the "Stone of Anointing," located at the entrance of the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, where, according to tradition, the body of Jesus was anointed and prepared with aromatic oils for burial. March 30, 2024. / Credit: Marinella Bandini

"The mother of all holy vigils": Jerusalem Basilica is First Place to Announce Easter

In the Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher, the church of the Lord’s resurrection, the Easter Vigil is held on Saturday...

The youth leadership during their annual general meeting in Bulawayo. Here they are seen posing for a picture with Archbishop Alex Thomas after mass at St. Mary’s Basilica. Credit: Catholic Church News Zimbabwe

Catholic Youth in Zimbabwe Urged to “make good options” for the Good of the Church

An Archbishop in Zimbabwe has called on Catholic youth in the Southern African country to make good life choices “for...

Archbishop Alex Thomas pose for a picture with young adults and the youth during a visit to Ingutsheni psychiatry hospital. Credit: Catholic Church News Zimbabwe

Youth in Zimbabwean Archdiocese Visit Drug Rehabilitation Facility for “reality check”

Members of the Young Catholic Adults (YCA) in Zimbabwe’s Bulawayo Archdiocese have visited the country’s Ingutsheni Psychiatric Hospital, where victims of drug abuse are housed...