LAY APOSTOLATE
The Lay Apostolate Department in the Catholic Diocese of Kigoma promotes the role of the laity in seeking the “Kingdom of God” through both spiritual and temporal engagement. It ensures that lay members actively participate in Church and societal matters.
The department coordinates ecclesial movements such as WAWATA, VIWAWA, TYCS, Holy Childhood, family apostolate, and other lay associations. Its main goal is to enhance evangelization through active participation in Small Christian Communities, Pontifical Missionary Societies (PMS), and other Church groups.
It also provides training, guidance, and formation programs aimed at improving the moral, intellectual, and social welfare of the laity while strengthening grassroots development.
Mission
To promote the role of the laity in seeking the Kingdom of God through spiritual and temporal engagement, ensuring active participation in Church and societal matters.
Objectives
- Establish sustainable sources of income.
- Strengthen Small Christian Communities (SCCs).
- Promote ongoing formation of the laity.
- Encourage vocations and conversion.
- Implement diocesan synod resolutions.
- Organize study tours within and outside the diocese.
- Complete development projects (e.g., the Mwilanvya house).