A Day of Faith and Renewal: Sixteen Students Receive Christian Initiation Sacraments

Event closed.

A Day of Faith and Renewal: Sixteen Students Receive Christian Initiation Sacraments

Event Description

MONROVIA, LIBERIA – On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, the Mary Help of Christians Catholic High School community in Matadi was filled with joy and thanksgiving as sixteen students received the Sacraments of Christian Initiation, marking a significant milestone in their journey of faith.This sacred celebration represents the second administration of Holy Baptism at the institution since the pastoral directive of Archbishop Gabriel Blamo Jubwe, which emphasizes school evangelization, comprehensive faith formation, and the regular celebration of the Sacraments within Catholic schools.The sixteen students were welcomed into the family of God through the Sacrament of Baptism, administered by Rev. Fr. Austin Okeke. Their reception into the Church stands as a testament to the ongoing mission of Catholic education to nurture both the minds and the spiritual lives of young people.As an Archdiocesan family, we rejoice with these newly baptized students, their families, sponsors, and the Salesian community. May this special day inspire them to grow ever deeper in their relationship with Christ and remain steadfast in their commitment to living the Gospel.Let us continue to pray for them, asking that the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus may guide, strengthen, and sustain them as they journey in faith and become active witnesses of Christ in their families, schools, and communities.“Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.” — Matthew 28:19