The Problems Facing the Youth of Saint Michael's Parish, Otiende, Nairobi
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Date
2002
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Tangaza University College
Abstract
In 1999, I was sent by my Congregation of Holy Cross for a pastoral year in Jinja,
Uganda While working in the Parish, I noticed that the youth needed proper attention.
They had been left on their own like the sheep without a shepherd. When I returned to
Nairobi, I observed the similar situation in St. Michael's Parish. From that experience I
developed an interest that I should get to know more about the youth as a future Church
minister. What lam interested in, was their way of life as the leaders of tomorrow in our
Church, and to get to know what problems they face so that I can be able to offer them
my services by providing some suggestions and solutions where possible.
When we hear the statement" youth are the leaders of tomorrow" what question rises
in our minds? I may have a question now that what kind of people or leaders are they
today? It is important to dig deep into the problems of the youth. The strength of the
building of the youth depends on their foundation and structure and therefore the youth
need to be educated and trained early so as to build the firm foundation in our Church.
The problems or challenges the youth face today can either be destructive or
formative. ft depends on how they are handled. Youth problems are volatile practical
issues which arise in life. At stake is the future of the family, in which lies the future of
our society, country, Church and the world at large. Youth have many gifts, talents and
much energy. If these are not properly acknowledged and utilized then the crisis and
destruction may arise. On the other hand if positively handled, the youth can be very
useful to our society.
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Problems Facing the Youth