During the recent Marche Delegation Training held on 25th November 2025 at the Catholic Diocese of Nyahururu Secretariat Hall, quiet yet profound transformation began among the priests and parish leaders of Ng’arua Deanery. What started as a day of theological reflection and learning about the mission of Caritas gradually evolved into a renewed understanding of charity—not merely as an occasional act of giving, but as a way of life rooted in faith, dignity, and solidarity.
Before the training, many acts of charity within the parishes were often reactive and uncoordinated, responding mainly to urgent needs as they arose. While these efforts were well-intentioned, they sometimes overlooked the deeper Christian call to accompany individuals and families in their struggles with compassion and long-term support.
One parish leader reflected that the training, especially the sessions led by the Marche delegates and the reflections on the Parable of the Good Samaritan, brought a new perspective. Charity was no longer seen simply as providing material assistance, but as building relationships, listening attentively, understanding people’s realities, and walking with them in dignity.
Inspired by these lessons, parish leaders returned to their communities with renewed commitment and initiated small but meaningful changes. Together with volunteers, they began conducting regular visits to vulnerable families—not only to provide support, but also to listen to their stories and better understand their challenges.
In one notable case, instead of only offering food assistance to a struggling single mother, the parish team engaged her in identifying sustainable support options available within the community. This approach helped restore not only her immediate wellbeing, but also her hope, confidence, and self-reliance.
The ripple effect has been remarkable. Parish members are gradually becoming more involved, recognizing themselves as active participants in the Church’s mission of charity. Acts of kindness are becoming more intentional, organized, and faith-driven, transforming the parish into a living witness of compassion and solidarity.
These leaders are now becoming true “Living Caritas”—bringing the message of love, service, and human dignity from the training hall into the daily lives of their communities.
This transformation reflects the true impact of the Marche Delegation Training: not only increasing knowledge, but igniting a renewed spirit of service that continues to shape lives, strengthen communities, and advance the Church’s mission of charity at the grassroots level.
