“Christian witness calls for courage”: Catholic Bishop to Confirmation Candidates at Ugandan Comprehensive School

Bishop Joseph Eciru Oliach urged students at Bukedea Comprehensive School to show courage in their faith during a Confirmation Mass on Friday, October 9.

Addressing candidates receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, Bishop Oliach of the Diocese of Soroti said the Holy Spirit should influence the students' daily lives and commitment to the Catholic Church. He told the candidates that Confirmation empowers them to defend the faith, spread the Gospel, and remain steadfast in their convictions even during suffering.

The Bishop instructed the students to ensure their Catholic identity is visible through their speech, dress, and treatment of others. He cautioned them to avoid making faith a mere verbal declaration, stating that their lifestyle and conduct must reflect the reception of the Holy Spirit. During the same Mass, the Bishop also blessed students preparing for national examinations.