Education Department

The Education Department gained significant momentum after the government's announcement in January 1989, which encouraged religious organizations to actively participate in educational projects. The Archdiocese of Mwanza has made a considerable contribution to the educational development of people through various schools within the region.

A. Goals of the Education Department

1. Establishing and Managing Secondary Schools

   • The goal is to revive the establishment of secondary schools and manage student development in both academics and moral values.

2. Introducing Vocational Education

   • Every parish is encouraged to initiate vocational education projects to address the social and economic challenges faced by students who do not continue to secondary school or teacher training after primary education.

B. Archdiocesan Education Committee

The Education Department has an Education Committee, which meets four times a year to discuss and address the following issues:

• Reports on school financial management and administrative matters.
• Various educational challenges within the Archdiocese.

Responsibilities of the Education Committee:

• Interpreting and implementing the vision and mission of the Archdiocese regarding education.
• Overseeing the implementation of educational policies and ensuring that schools adhere to Christian values and academic excellence.

C. Pastoral Vision

The structure of the Education Committee reflects the pastoral context, with all schools focusing on the holistic development of students in academics and moral values.

Seminaries of the Archdiocese:

• St. Mary’s Seminary, Nyegezi
• St. Joseph’s Seminary, Mwanza

Secondary Schools:

• These schools follow regulations aimed at nurturing students physically, intellectually, and spiritually.
• Emphasis is placed on academic excellence and moral values, while any deviance is addressed promptly.

Spiritual Activities

1. Group Prayer:

   • All schools have group prayers that are non-denominational, allowing students from all faith backgrounds to participate.

2. Fasting and Spiritual Exercises:

   • These activities involve Catholic students and teachers, aiming to promote good behavior, solid moral values, and spiritual growth.

Conclusion

The Education Department of the Archdiocese of Mwanza is focused on improving the academic, moral, and spiritual lives of students through continuous educational and pastoral efforts. With the cooperation of the Education Committee, teachers, and students, the Archdiocese continues to strengthen the foundation of a generation grounded in integrity, knowledge, and high moral standards.