The heart of St. Monica catholic church Njiru is the jumuiya, or Small Christian Community.
At St. Monica catholic church Parish, we have 86 of these, and our outstation Blessed Josphat has 35 small christian communities that meet during the week or on sundays at a member’s home or at the church to share the word of God, and very so often, get involved in the weekly mass celebrations.
The jumuiyas engage in activities such as cleaning the church and mass facilitation.
Small Christian Community Meetings
Weekly meeting and mass are announced during mass and the information may also be available at the parish office or through the jumuiya leaders.
All parishioners are encouraged to be part of a Jumuiya for the spiritual nourishment.
Jumuiya Mass Schedule
A schedule of home masses for each Small Christian Community, both at the parish and outstation is always available on Saturdays or midweek. Mass bookings for Jumuiyas and other church groups can be done in the office or through the jumuiya leaders.
Benefits of joining the Group
Small Christian Community Activities
God’s Word reminds us that we are put in relationships in order to encourage one another in our pursuit of God and His Kingdom. Small Christian Communities are powerful vehicles for adult faith formation, providing opportunities for learning, prayer, mutual support and the shared experience of Christian living and service to church and society.
This is a group for the ladies in the church
OBJECTIVES
History and Origin of CWA
The Catholic Women Association (CWA) is a Catholic Lay movement whose main goal is to enhance the spiritual growth of Catholic Women and enable them participate more effectively in the evangelization and sanctification of humanity.
CWA in the Archdiocese of Nairobi aims at enhancing the spiritual growth of members, building unity among women in the Archdiocese and actively participate in the development of the Church. This can be achieved through prayers and other acts of evangelization. It encourages all women to move together with one vision in-order to achieve its goals. Members ought to practically actualize the visions and goals of the Association by answering their calling in their hearts and in their everyday lives.
PATRON
St. Monica who is a model wife, mother and Saint.
GOAL
Strengthening faith in all the members.
VISION
To seek and bear witness to Christ, committed to holistic development of Catholic Women and families in the Archdiocese of Nairobi.
MISSION
To empower Association members in the Archdiocese of Nairobi spiritually in-order to strengthen their faith to evangelize families and the society.
MOTTO
Strong in faith.
Steps in becoming a Full CWA member:
St. Monica Catholic church youth group is among other existing groups within St Monica catholic Parish with a strong catholic foundation. Currently under our able Chaplain and Father In-charge Father John Kiarie, other Priests and Brothers.
The main agendas of St. Monica Catholic church Youth are;
Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 ” Young people, enjoy your youth. Be happy while you are still young. Do what you want to do, and follow your heart’s desire. But remember that God is going to judge you for whatever you do. Don’t let anything worry you or cause you pain. You aren’t going to be young very long”.
Investing in today’s youth is essential for the church in growing the body of Christ. Teaching young people in the church to grow in relationship with the Lord prepares them to serve Christ in everyday’s activities.
Coming together helps to minimize risks of youth, we should have equal access to resources that can improve our health, our education, and our overall role in the country’s development therefore we provide moral support and empower each other for social, economic and political growth.
Some of our incoming projects, activities and programs are charity events, environmental cleanup, and talent show, exchange program with youths from other churches, selling of sausages and eggs and planting of vegetables.
Youth meet every Sundays after First Mass for a bible study which is normally facilitated by our brothers and occasionally invite special guests for a talk and other AOBs. We have also dedicated every First Sunday of every month for Rosary at the Grotto mainly to thank God for His graces and for our loving Mother Virgin Mary for her continuous intercessions. This therefore strengthens our faith as Catholics and enhances our solidarity as Christian.
Much appreciation to Fr. Kiarie, the parish priest council and the whole congregation for their massive support.
1.0 BACKGROUND
1.1 CULTURAL BACKGROUND
In most African communities, the role of men was inculcated through the entire fabric of that society. When boys grew they were taught towards assuming the roles of men when they became of age and so were girls towards becoming responsible women.
As it can be inferred from the above background, man has without any sense of discrimination over his counterpart been endowed with serious and great community responsibilities over ages. He has been endowed with the roles of leadership, protection, providence and as caretaker among many other instrumental tasks.
1.2 BIBLICAL BACKGROUND
The role of man in both the Old and New Testaments is very clear placing models to be emulated by members of this association. From Adam whose creation account revels a very interpersonal relationship wit God, “Let us now make man in our Image and Likeness…” (Gen 1:26), going through Abraham with whom God made promises, “…I will make you father of a great nation…”I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you…” (Gen. 12:1-3), then Patriarchs, Judges, Kings, Prophets, and finally God’s only begotten Son as we read in, (Heb. 1:1-3
CMA 2018 Archdiocese Choir festivals held at St. Ignatius Catholic Chapel Prisons.
1.3 BACKGROUND OF CATHOLIC MEN ASSOCIATION – CMA
The Catholic Men Association is a lay non-profit making and non-political membership of baptized and devout male Christians of Roman Catholic Church.
Catholic Men Association in the Archdiocese of Nairobi collaborates with the National CMA coordination organ and participates in planned events as well as making affiliation contributions in support for the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) Commission for the Pastoral and Lay Apostolate which brings together all men from all the dioceses. This association is affiliated to the International Council Of Catholic Men (ICCM) also known as ”unum omnes” which means “that all may be one” borrowed from (John 17:21a)
ST. JOSEPH: PATRON SAINT OF THE CATHOLIC MEN ASSOCIATION
The role played by St. Joseph gives both inspiration and encouragement to men of all times. As a model of the family and pious/just man, God entrusted His own son and the Blessed Virgin Mary under the stewardship of St. Joseph. Every man especially through the vehicle of membership in this association shall therefore make a personal and communal effort to understand and follow deeply the values lived and witnessed by St. Joseph.
CATHOLIC MEN MAIN EVENTS
2. The feast of St. Joseph the Worker is marked on 1st May at the deanery level.
3. The second Sunday of the month of September is recognized as International Men’s Day.
THE CMA CONSTITUTION
CMA Constitution is the standard by which every member in the association will be guided. As such, all members are to respect and adhere to the statutes with utmost reverence. The constitution is founded on the Ten commandments and church laws which are supreme to its dispensation.
VISION
A Catholic Men Association that enriches society by living gospel values in the family, Church and Community in the Archdiocese of Nairobi.
MISSION
To promote the family institution through companionship, fatherhood and active participation in the church’s mission of evangelization and sanctification of humanity.
OBJECTIVES
CORE VALUES
i. Humility
ii. understanding
iii. Deep faith
iv. Fortitude
v. Temperament
vi. Prayer
CHURCH FUNCTIONS