Welcome to the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission-Ruaraka Deanery

Catholic Justice and Peace Commission (CJPC) was formed in 1988 as the executive arm of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops(KCCB) on matters of peace and justice. The CJPC works to fulfil one of KCCB objectives, that is,to promote justice and challenge oppressive structures in society. CJPC’s broad aim is to sensitise individuals,communities,and the whole nation on justice ,peace issues and their respective roles and duties in addressing peace development,human advancement and human rights.

In Ruaraka Deanery, CJPC has undergone tremendous growth over the years. CJPC is valued as a ministry in the catholic church that is mandated with the responsibility of ensuring people live in a just and peaceful society. In our deanery, CJPC has representation in all the 11 parishes within the deanery. We have also adopted the structure of at least 2 members per Small Christian Community or ecclesial group and this has significantly helped the group to have strong representation at the grass-root level. CJPC enjoys total support from the Deanery Pastoral Council as well as the PPC leaders from all parishes in the deanery and this has led to its rapid growth witnessed so far.

In order to achieve its objectives, the Catholic Justice and Peace Commission in Ruaraka Deanery has a number of programs which our membership participates. This include:

LENTEN CAMPAIGN 2020

**Rev Fr. Francis Murira (Dean Ruaraka Deanery) and Rev Fr. Joseph (CJPC Chaplain Ruaraka Deanery) awarding a trophy to KU CJPC During 2020 Lenten Campaign Launch at HMMG Parish Githurai.**

Lent is a time of reflection and prayer. It is a 40-day journey where we travel with Christ to Jerusalem to be with him in his suffering and death. It is a time when we reflect on how our sins have contributed to the introduction of disorder in the world. It is a blessed time because God gives us another occasion to repent and make up for our sinfulness in fasting, prayer, abstinence and charity. (Matthew 6:1-6.16-18). The Annual Lenten Campaigns’ broad objective is to sensitize Christians on issues that affect society and how they relate to the social teachings of the church. The Catholic Justice and Peace Commission is charged with the development of the Lenten campaign.

Peace Building and Conflict Resolution.

**CJPC Moderator Mr. Eric Nyanumba and Vice Moderator Mr. Thuo during a Peace and Justice consultative & Sensitization Forum at St. Joseph Kahawa Sukari Parish**

CJPC in Ruaraka Deanery is actively involved in engaging the youth and the society as a whole in peace-promoting activities such as: Organizing peace rallies, community festivals, and sports as means of promoting peaceful coexistence. In order to empower society, we organize training in entrepreneurship for members of the society especially the youth so as to boost their economic self-reliance hence, peaceful co-existence. CJPC is also involved in identifying the cause of the conflict, conflict management, and resolution. CJPC organizes various workshops to train participants on the avoidance of conflict and crime while promoting justice and peaceful coexistence.

TRANSFORMATIVE CIVIC EDUCATION

**Catholic Justice and Peace Commissioners from the Archdiocese of Nairobi with the IEBC officials during the Voter Education Week 2019**

Civic education is one of the core areas that CJPC participates in. It refers to the provision of information and learning experiences to equip and empower citizens to participate in democratic processes. This programme creates awareness in matters related to the Constitution review process, Voter registration, Voter education, Creation of awareness in other electoral processes as well as the creation of awareness on the topical issues in the society and the view of the church towards them. In 2019/2020, CJPC has been actively involved in discussing and analyzing the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) report and educating the society on the proposed changes.

**Ruaraka Deanery CJPC Chaplain Fr. Joseph addressing CJPC members during the Ruaraka Deanery 2020 Lenten Campaign Launch**

**Catholic Justice and Peace Commissioners from St. Clare Parish Kasarani after hosting the International Peace Day Celebration and Training Workshop of the** **Archdiocese of Nairobi at the Parish**

Training of Trainers in Leadership This programme gives the participants an opportunity: To acquire knowledge and skills in leadership and acquire skills on how to train other people in the community.

About CJPC

CJPC Was formed in 1988 as the executive arm of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops(KCCB) on matters of peace and justice in the society.

Get in Touch with us through:

CJPC Chaplain Ruaraka Deanery: Fr. Joseph Mang’ongo (Holy Mary Mother of God Parish Githurai)

CJPC Moderator-Ruaraka Deanery: Mr. Eric Nyanumba (St. Clare Kasarani) Email: stclarecjpc@gmail.com

CJPC Vice Moderator- Ruaraka Deanery Mr. Joseph Thuo (St. Joseph Mukasa Kahawa West Parish)

Opening Hours for Inquiries

Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm