The Emeritus Bishop of Kabale Diocese, Rt Rev Callist Rubaramira has confirmed 524 Christians from Christ the King Parish in Kabale Municipality into the Catholic faith following the administration of the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Delivering his homily during the confirmation Mass on Saturday, Bishop Rubaramira reminded the newly confirmed Christians that they are united in Christ and called to live as His disciples, noting that the scripture readings emphasized their identity as one body in Christ through Baptism and the gift of the Holy Spirit.
He urged the confirmants to recognize the honour and responsibility bestowed upon them through the sacraments, calling on them to become the salt and light of the world.
Bishop Rubaramira observed that while some people struggle to acquire political positions that last only five years, Christians receive a much greater and lasting privilege through Baptism, which unites them with Christ.
He encouraged the newly confirmed Christians to reflect on their Baptism and Confirmation, explaining that anointing with chrism oil signifies that they have been chosen and consecrated by God and have received the Holy Spirit, just as the Apostles received the Spirit.
He said the gifts and talents bestowed upon every Christian through the Holy Spirit should be put to good use in serving God and humanity rather than being wasted.
He further challenged them to preserve the light they received at Baptism, noting that the world is increasingly characterized by darkness manifested through evils such as murder and corruption.
He cautioned them against allowing their Christian light to be extinguished, urging them to let their actions be guided by the Holy Spirit so that they can reflect God’s goodness to others.
Bishop Rubaramira reminded the newly confirmed Christians that the world is thirsty for the things of God and that they have a responsibility to demonstrate Christ’s love and goodness through their daily conduct and service to others.
CUE IN BISHOP RUBARAMIRA…ON CONFIRMANTS…RR//
