CHAMINADE MARIANIST SECONDARY SCHOOL HELPS THE ELDERLY PEOPLE

Educational institutions across the country have been urged to prioritize the welfare of vulnerable people living near their schools, thereby providing effective education and fostering the holistic development of students.

Perpetual Chimwala, Secretary in the Chaplaincy department at Chaminade Marianist Secondary School in the Archdiocese of Lilongwe, made this statement on Saturday, May 24, after a successful charity event held at the institution.

Chimwala highlighted the importance of a holistic education, encouraging students to apply what they learn in school to positively impact their communities.

“It’s important for school administrations to involve learners in almsgiving activities so they can follow Jesus Christ’s teachings,” she said. “He said, ‘let little children come to me,’ so besides teaching them academic work, they also need to do charity work. This will fill their school and home communities with love.”

She further explained that while the charity work was initially planned as a Lenten season activity, it was deliberately held later to teach students that almsgiving isn’t limited to a specific time of year.

In his remarks, one of the beneficiaries, Davison Chimphepo from Chinkhoko village, expressed profound gratitude for the donations.

“I’m speechless. This is my first time receiving such gifts,” Chimphepo said. “This school is truly helping us by encouraging our children to work hard. We hope the management will consider supporting even more children from around the school. We, the elderly, feel encouraged and thankful to God.”

Through its Chaplaincy department, Chaminade Marianist Secondary School students, staff, and management distributed essential items such as maize flour, sugar, soya pieces, salt, and soap to approximately 23 elderly beneficiaries in the surrounding community.

By Alex Nasoni