MADRE TERESA ZIMMERMAN CJPC PROFILE
Brief introduction
CJPC is one of the ecclesial groups in the catholic church. CJPC Madre Teresa Zimmerman is duly recognized and is accorded space within the operational spectrum of the church and its activities.
When was the group started?
CJPC Madre Teresa was formed in the year 2011 comprising of 8 members. In the year 2012, the first ever commissioning was done and 3 members were commissioned through the guidance and formation of then Cjpc Secretary Christine.
Leadership of the group (Patron/Chaplain & Current Leaders of the group)
The group constitutes 8 members comprising
1. Moderator- Lucia Njeri
2. Vice moderator- Fred Makori
3. Secretary – Esther Ndung’u
4. Vice secretary – George Kamau
5. Treasurer – Rosemary Wanja
6. 3 members of the task force- Mary Njambi, Carol Apondi & Paul Makau
Number of current Members
Madre Teresa has 82 members’. Out of this, 62 are active members and participate well matters CJPC. 20 members are commissioned commissioners and 42 non commissioned but was undergoing formation classes until Covid 19 came and all was on hold.
A success story of CJPC in MTZ parish
- International Day of Justice
- World environmental day at St.Benedict
- Annual Lenten campaign launches at National and Parish.
- Participation in charity works- visiting children’s homes, contribution towards Langata women prisons archdiocese activity, Contribution towards the most affected within our community.
- Commissioning of our Members in 2018
- Participation of the Diocese CJPC Day in St.Claire Kasarani
- Participation during the St Anthony of Padua Deanery Family Day
- Growth strategy of the group. How do you intend to get more members?
- • Formations and commissioning
- • In house trainings and seminars
- • Engaging more in parish activities
Membership- How does one become a member of CJPC in MTZ parish ?
The Small Christian communities and other ecclesial groups appoints their Cjpc representatives /coordinators who attends the meetings then goes back to the representative group and share back what was discussed. Through this,more members from those groups willingly devote to become members of the Cjpc. After they join, induction and formation is done to welcome the members officially to the group.
Once a member fully understands the responsibilities of a Cjpc member, formation classes are organized for all the joining members to be commissioned.
Conclusion.
This is a very active group, whose members are always ready and available to be commissioned for all manner of activities to help propagate the gospel of Christ. We regularly participate in liturgical activities and always lead the entire Lenten season activities including security and elections where need be and not only during Diocese elections but also actively involved in by elections.
Pictorial Gallery showing our activities throughout the year
Catholic Justice & Peace Commission-Ruaraka Deanery 