ORDINATIONS, VESTITION, AND DIACONATE

        SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF ORDINATION

The church is very vibrant and active in Kenya. 

This region I mentioned in my previous post is under three dioceses – Embu, Meru and Nyeri. On my arrival I had the opportunity to participate in the concluding ceremony of the year of Faith in the diocese of Meru with the ordination of four young men. This was a long celebration (six hours is too long for a new comer). But the singing and dancing kept you on your toes. 

The procession for mass: long line up of priests.

Procession led by the dancers:

Procession reaching the Altar: outdoor stage

Candidates being escorted by their parents:

VIBRANT AND ACTIVE CHOIR

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VESTITION

Vestition: is a religious function in which one receives the habit of a particular religious order in which one plans to dedicate one's life.

Profession: is a solemn religious functions by which a novice dedicates his/her life to god through the vows of chastity, obedience and poverty in a religious order.

THREE NEW CMI RELIGIOUS IN KENYA

On December 8, the feast day of our blessed mother, three young men from Kenya joined the CMI relgious order through vestition and profession. After long periods of prayer and reflection, they decided to commit their life to God and His church. Here are some of the photos of the event: 

The CWA members of the parish welcoming the celebrants. singing and dancing to welcome guests. 

Opening procession led by dancers, children and adults. 

The three candidates blessed by their parents before they are led to the altar.

Vestition: wearing the religious habit for the first time. 

Making the profession before the regional superior.

Prostrating before God and His people asking for their prayers and blessing, to continue their commitment.

With parents and other celebrants.

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Diaconate

Five of the CMI deacons were ordained on march 1 along with other Jesuit deacons. The candidates came from various african countries, Lithuania and India. Among the CMI's - four of them from India were the firts batch to do theology in Africa in the Jesuit Hekkima college. Two of the CMI's cam from preshitha province.