We have a saying: “A child grows up the way you raise him.” In order for children to grow up on a solid foundation of faith and good moral principles, we are committed to teaching them the most important values of our faith through catechism. We, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in Tanzania, carry out our mission through catechism for children in parishes, primary and secondary schools, and even for adults, wherever we are present. We have a responsibility to educate children so that they grow up on a solid foundation of Catholic faith and good moral principles, especially in these times characterized by numerous challenges and attacks on our faith and moral principles.We have a saying: “A child grows up the way you raise him.” In order for children to grow up on a solid foundation of faith and good moral principles, we are committed to teaching them the most important values of our faith through catechism. We, the Adorers of the Blood of Christ in Tanzania, carry out our mission through catechism for children in parishes, primary and secondary schools, and even for adults, wherever we are present. We have a responsibility to educate children so that they grow up on a solid foundation of Catholic faith and good moral principles, especially in these times characterized by numerous challenges and attacks on our faith and moral principles.Here in Dodoma, we teach catechism in our primary schools, Tullia ASC and Maria De Mattias, in the secondary school Maria De Mattias, and in state schools, such as the Bwawani primary school and the Msalato secondary school, as well as in parishes.We continue to strive to fulfill the dream of our Foundress, Saint Maria De Mattias, who always urged us to help others and to make everyone know and love Christ Crucified. Thus, through the education of children and preparation for the sacraments, children can come to know and love God. We prepare children by teaching them the catechism so that they can receive First Communion and Confirmation, and those who are not baptized can be baptized.
We teach them not only theory, but also practice, so that they can put what we teach into practice in their daily lives. Children learn to be kind and generous to their classmates, to share their talents and what they have. Each of us in teaching creates an appropriate model for children to grow in the knowledge and love of God, in love for one another, and in love for others. We teach them to respect one another, to cooperate, to forgive one another, and to pray for one another.In the Parish of Blessed Giovanni Merlini, we have adopted a method of gathering children together to celebrate their birthdays. Every month, the children celebrate their birthdays together, and each one brings gifts prepared by their parents, such as cakes, sweets, candies, and other gift to share with their peers and have fun together. On those days, the children play and pray together and for one another. By educating them in this way, they grow not only in faith but also in character and become not only good believers but also a better nation for the future.

Sr Erica Thadei, ASC