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Father Baritazari Ndyomugabe, the Chairperson of the Inter-religion Council of Kigezi region and Chaplain of both St. Gerald’s Secondary School and Karoli Lwanga Nyakibale Hospital emphasized the importance of collaboration between teachers and chaplains in Catholic Church-founded schools to instill quality Christian values and norms among students. He reiterated this message during his address at the 10th Annual Prayer Day of Catholic Secondary Schools in Rukungiri District, held at St. Gerald’s Secondary School Nyakibale in Southern Division, Rukungiri Municipality on Sunday, March 17th, 2024.
The Rukungiri Teacher Catechist Association, representing Catholic teachers in secondary schools, organizes an annual Prayer Day rotating among member schools to revitalize religion and discipline. This event, attended by over 1500 students at St. Gerald’s Secondary School Nyakibale, underscores the commitment to nurturing students with strong religious foundations.
Father Baritazari Ndyomugabe disclosed that at the onset of the year, the Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira, emphasized the importance of fostering a robust religious environment in schools under his jurisdiction to produce professionals who are grounded in Christian principles, capable of contributing positively across various sectors, and supportive of the Church’s mission.
In his sermon, Rev Father Crispino Mubangizi, the Assistant Priest of St. Peter’s Catholic Parish Buyanja and Chaplain of St. Paul’s Vocational Secondary School Buyanja, encouraged students to take pride in their studies, remain content, resist worldly distractions, and show obedience to their parents, as these are essential qualities for future success.
Agaba Cleophas, the headteacher at St. Gerald’s Secondary School Nyakibale, urged students to make the most of the opportunities presented by interacting with peers from other schools and to prepare themselves for a bright future.
Godfrey Akantambira, the Vice Chairperson of the Rukungiri Teacher Catechist Association, expressed gratitude to God for the significant impact of the event, noting the positive changes it brings to the lives of participants.
Atukwatse Ignatius, a student at St. Joseph Secondary School Rushasha, shared his excitement about the friendships made, the exposure to different school environments, and the deepening of his faith.
Muhwezi Edward, a catechist at St. Paul’s Vocational Secondary School Buyanja, revealed their plans to extend their influence beyond secondary schools to include primary schools and tertiary institutions.
