By Obianuju Azukaego
The Proprietor of St. Christopher’s Junior Seminary, 3-3, Onitsha, and Bishop of the Diocese on the Niger, Rt. Rev. Dr. Owen Chiedozie Nwokolo, has urged students to remain steadfast in their christian faith and resist every form of spiritual compromise.
The bishop said this during the school’s Confirmation, Admission, Valedictory and Prize Giving Service held on July 19.
Preaching from Matthew 26:31 on the theme, “Will You Fall Away?”, Bishop Nwokolo encouraged candidates for confirmation and admission to pattern their lives after the Word of God and remain obedient to His commandments.
He urged them to uphold the values of the christian faith by living lives of purity, studying the scriptures diligently and remaining committed to Christ in all circumstances.
According to the bishop, the students are being prepared as ambassadors of Christ and should rise above worldly influences while rejecting every form of evil.
Addressing the graduating students, Bishop Nwokolo reminded them to uphold the sound moral and spiritual values they had acquired at the seminary and become positive influences wherever they find themselves.
“Know where you are coming from and be a change catalyst wherever you find yourself. Let your light so shine that your Father in Heaven will be glorified,” he admonished.
He prayed that the Holy Spirit would continue to guide the graduating students, strengthen their faith and keep them steadfast in Christ throughout their lives.
Highlights of the ceremony included the laying of the foundation stone for the proposed staff quarters by the bishop, the episcopal blessing of the graduating students, the presentation of letters of recommendation to the graduates and the presentation of prizes to outstanding students in recognition of their academic excellence and exemplary character.
The colourful event attracted clergy, parents, staff, students and other well wishers who gathered to celebrate the achievements of the graduating students and another milestone in the history of the institution.
Obianuju Azukaego is of the Ministry of Information and Value Reformation, Anambra State
