Bishop Charles Kasonde Says Lay Catholics Drive Church’s Mission on World Mission Sunday

Bishop Charles Kasonde stated that lay Catholics are the primary force behind the Church's mission during a visit to the Mombasa Archdiocese in Kenya. Speaking on the 100th anniversary of World Mission Sunday, the Bishop of Solwezi Diocese in Zambia noted that because the laity constitutes the majority of the Church, their voluntary work carries the Church's mission forward.

Bishop Kasonde observed that many faithful members perform their duties without pay or reward. He noted that the high level of contributions to the Pontifical Mission Societies in Mombasa serves as a motivation for this work. He encouraged all baptized Christians to use their talents to make Christ known within their communities.

The Bishop described World Mission Sunday as a time to renew the commitment of every Christian to evangelize. He said that God prioritizes a person's willingness to respond to his call over their specific abilities.