The Kitale Diocese marked Catholic World Education Day with celebration at St Brigid’s Girls High School.
The event, led by Bishop Henry Juma and Bishop Emeritus Maurice Crowley, highlighted the Diocese’s commitment to education in Trans Nzoia and West Pokot counties.
The gathering brought together various schools sponsored and owned by the diocese, emphasizing the collaborative spirit within the educational community.
The event started with a Mass led by Bishop Henry Odonya, focusing on the theme of honesty, as highlighted in Matthew 5:37.
Bishop Odonya emphasized the importance of integrity and straightforwardness in our daily lives. He reflected on the scripture.
“Let your yes mean yes and your no mean no,” urging the congregation to embrace transparency and truthfulness in all their interactions.
The vice chairman of education at the Diocese, Rev Father Odongo Omore, stated that the exposure of mobile phones to students has resulted to most cases of indiscipline, such as gambling, which leads to a decline in academic standards.
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“The misuse of the internet has become a new threat, contributing to the rise in indiscipline among students, alongside drug and substance abuse. We need to instill strong morals as part of the solution to this issue,” said Rev Omore.
The purpose of the Catholic World Education Day is to reflect, recognize and celebrate the Catholic education.Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, who was the chief guest at the event, challenged the students to embrace moral upstanding while pursuing their studies. He insisted that success cannot thrive in an environment of indiscipline.
“Spiritual growth is crucial in instilling the right values among students, ensuring they remain law-abiding as they pursue their studies at all levels of learning. We commend the Catholic Church for fostering these values in the schools they sponsor,” said Governor Natembeya.
The Chairman of the Catholic Members of the County Assembly in Trans Nzoia Lusweti Furaha said the association will partner with the Church to develop programmes that provide psychosocial support for learners in Catholic schools.
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya (middle) with St Joseph’s Boys Kitale Principal Cosmas Nabungolo and St Brigid’s Principal Invioletta Lokorito.
Photos by Osborne Benn
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