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- Rev. Fr. Alfonse Mbabazi, the parish priest of St. Peter’s Gisoro Catholic Parish, described the organization as a divine gift to many communities in Kisoro.
KISORO: A total of 100 catechists and their spouses from Nyagisozi, Rubuguri, and Muhanga Catholic parishes in the Mutorele Deanery under Kabale Diocese have completed a one-year Family Empowerment Course in Kisoro District.
The participants were awarded certificates in recognition of their successful training in various aspects of family empowerment, including spiritual growth, personal financial literacy, business development, parenting and childhood development, and fostering healthy marriages.
The course was facilitated by Eden Mission an Evangelical, Non-Denominational, Bible-based ministry that operates in the Democratic republic of Congo as well as parts of Kigezi region, including Kisoro district.
Officiating at the closure of the course on Thursday, Rev. Fr. Alfonse Mbabazi, the parish priest of St. Peter’s Gisoro Catholic Parish, described the organization as a divine gift to many communities in Kisoro. Reflecting on Eden Mission’s vision of “healthy families glorifying God,” Rev. Fr. Mbabazi urged the couples to pray and plan together for their families.
He also encouraged the catechists and their spouses to think about life after retirement and plan accordingly.
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Kenneth Rwego, the Executive Director of Eden Mission, thanked the Mutorele Deanery for their collaboration and for providing a conducive environment for training. He emphasized that empowered and stable families are key to the growth of communities, the church, and the nation.
Rwego pledged financial support next year to the three SACCOs established by the graduating catechists and their spouses. He further encouraged the couples to love and raise their children together.
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Grace Mutabazi, the Kigezi Region Coordinator for Eden Mission, urged couples to implement the knowledge and skills they gained in their daily lives. Mutabazi highlighted that all catechists and their spouses in the Mutorele Deanery have now completed the Family Empowerment Course, thanks to Eden Mission.
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Participants who included Tumuhise Danati, a catechist from Murole Catholic Centre in Rubuguri Parish and Tumwebaze Sarapio, a catechist from Nteko Catholic Centre praised Eden Mission for teaching them how to plan effectively as a family. They also commended Eden Mission for lessons on saving culture and effective parenting.
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