By Jude Abanseka
Ma Elizabeth Nomase
Bamenda Maryvale Institute graduated its 7th batch of students on Saturday, December 1, during a solemn ceremony organised at St. Joseph Metropolitan Cathedral Mankon. One of the key attractions was an instructor who marked 30 years as a catechist.
The Archbishop of Bamenda, His Grace Cornelius Fontem Esua, in the company of 21 concelebrating priests, presided at the occasion which opened with a Pontifical Mass. The graduation and certificate award ceremony was one with a difference because Bamenda Maryvale Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary and one of her pioneer instructors, Ma Elizabeth Nomase, celebrated her 30th anniversary as a catechist in Bamenda Archdiocese.
Among other things, the Archbishop told the 55 laureates that their graduation was not only a sign that their knowledge has been recognised, but it also commissioned them to go out and proclaim the Good News. He added that like St. Paul, the graduates were being given the mandate to go out and continue proclaiming God’s Word.
Archbishop Esua also pointed out that “- - -the Mystery of Christ is so deep that by ourselves we cannot understand it except by the power of the Holy Spirit”. He noted that every Christian has to continue deepening his/her faith, adding that is why Maryvale Bamenda was created. He urged the graduates to distinguish themselves in whatever vocation they find themselves because their training has made them holy.
Archbishop Esua then congratulated Ma Elizabeth Nomase on her 30 years of dedicated service to the Church in Bamenda Arechdiocese. He explained that Maryvale was created to ensure ongoing formation of Catechists and that explains why the first batch of students was all catechists.
He noted that Ma Elizabeth Nomase was the first staff member. The Archbishop remembered and paid homage to the first catechists of Bamenda Archdiocese, especially Bobe Patrick Ndichia who died recently. He stressed that catechists are invaluable to the church.
He edified the congregation on the life of St. Therese of the Child Jesus as the 7th batch was christened after her.
The Course Director of Maryvale Certificate in Catechesis and Coordinator of Catechetical Resources Training, Maryvale, Birmingham, Carol Harnett, presented the graduating students to the Archbishop when it was time to award certificates. Maryvale Institute Bamenda is affiliated to Maryvale Institute Birmingham, England.
Funds were also raised to help clear debts accumulated from constructing a dormitory for Bamenda Maryvale Institute.
Among other things, the Archbishop told the 55 laureates that their graduation was not only a sign that their knowledge has been recognised, but it also commissioned them to go out and proclaim the Good News. He added that like St. Paul, the graduates were being given the mandate to go out and continue proclaiming God’s Word.
Archbishop Esua also pointed out that “- - -the Mystery of Christ is so deep that by ourselves we cannot understand it except by the power of the Holy Spirit”. He noted that every Christian has to continue deepening his/her faith, adding that is why Maryvale Bamenda was created. He urged the graduates to distinguish themselves in whatever vocation they find themselves because their training has made them holy.
Archbishop Esua then congratulated Ma Elizabeth Nomase on her 30 years of dedicated service to the Church in Bamenda Arechdiocese. He explained that Maryvale was created to ensure ongoing formation of Catechists and that explains why the first batch of students was all catechists.
He noted that Ma Elizabeth Nomase was the first staff member. The Archbishop remembered and paid homage to the first catechists of Bamenda Archdiocese, especially Bobe Patrick Ndichia who died recently. He stressed that catechists are invaluable to the church.
He edified the congregation on the life of St. Therese of the Child Jesus as the 7th batch was christened after her.
The Course Director of Maryvale Certificate in Catechesis and Coordinator of Catechetical Resources Training, Maryvale, Birmingham, Carol Harnett, presented the graduating students to the Archbishop when it was time to award certificates. Maryvale Institute Bamenda is affiliated to Maryvale Institute Birmingham, England.
Funds were also raised to help clear debts accumulated from constructing a dormitory for Bamenda Maryvale Institute.
Maryvale seems like a great place to be! Are there any teaching opportunities for graduates with a Master of Arts degree in Sacred Theology?
Posted by: Vunda Moutchia | January 24, 2012 at 09:49 PM