Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Gears Up for Annual Celebration of Catholic Education Schools Day
Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio Gears Up for Annual Celebration of Catholic Education Schools Day
By Sr. Henriette Anne, FSSA
Catholic Education Schools Day, often celebrated in various Catholic schools and communities, is an occasion to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Catholic education to society. This year, the Catholic Diocese of Tombura (CDTY) will celebrate its big day on 10th October.
In a statement shared with the Rurugene Online Newsletter, Mr. Daudau Caesar Sasa, the Education Coordinator of CDTY underscored that Catholic Education Day is an annual program in which they come together as a family to share their experience in the field of education and the learners have the opportunity to perform various activities.
“I would like to bring to your attention that this Day was launched by the Bishop, Barani Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio in 2018, and right from that time we have been celebrating this Day and it has been an annual program that we come together as a family to share our experiences in the field of education and in that day, learners perform varieties activities ranging from educative activities, cultural activities, creativity, talents, and many others”.
Each celebration has its own theme, and this year the celebration will be under the theme, “Catholic Schools: Faith, Excellence, and Service”, stressing that all Catholic Schools should organize the celebration in their own schools or a joint celebration for schools that are around each other.
He further explained that the celebration should begin with marching to the Church, followed by Holy Mass and different activities if organized then a final blessing.
He also suggested that different activities can be, for instance inviting motivational speakers to speak to the students.
Catholic Education Schools Day is a time to celebrate the holistic education provided by Catholic schools, emphasizing academic excellence, character development, and the nurturing of strong moral values within a supportive and inclusive community.
