Here at the heart of the Vincentian family in Kenya, a significant moment approaches for our young scholars. As the national examinations begin, we pause to send our collective prayers, encouragement, and heartfelt best wishes to the courageous candidates from our three Vincentian institutions:
- St. Vincent DePaul Academy, Matisi – Kitale
- St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School, Thigio
- St. Vincent DePaul School, Kamulu
To every student preparing to sit for these exams, we want you to know one thing above all else: we are incredibly proud of you.
Your journey to this point has been one of dedication, early mornings, late nights, and unwavering perseverance. You have not just been learning facts and figures; you have been forming your minds and hearts in the Vincentian spirit. The same spirit that compelled St. Vincent DePaul to see the face of Christ in the poor calls you now to see your studies as an act of service a preparation for the great mission God has in store for each of you.
A Vincentian Prayer for Our Students
As you walk into the examination hall, carry these words in your heart:
- Carry the Compassion of St. Vincent. Let it calm your nerves and remind you that your worth is far greater than any single grade.
- Carry the Practicality of St. Louise De Marillac. Trust in the preparation you have done and tackle each question with clarity and focus.
- Carry the Perseverance that built our missions. When a question seems difficult, take a deep breath and persevere, just as our founders overcame great challenges.
We pray that the Holy Spirit, the source of all wisdom and understanding, guides your thoughts and steadies your hands. May you recall all that you have learned and express it with confidence and clarity.
Your Success is Our Shared Mission
Remember, these exams are not the final goal. They are an important gateway. The knowledge you demonstrate is a tool a tool you will use to build a better world. Your success in these examinations is a success for our entire Vincentian community because it equips you further to be agents of change, to serve the marginalized, and to be the hands and feet of Christ in a world that needs you.
To the teachers, administrators, and parents at St. Vincent DePaul Academy (Matisi), St. Vincent DePaul Catholic School (Thigio), and St. Vincent DePaul School (Kamulu), we thank you for your tireless support and guidance. You have nurtured these young minds, and now we stand with them together.
Go forth, our dear candidates. Make your schools proud. Make your families proud. Make yourselves proud.
The entire Vincentian Family in Kenya is behind you, cheering you on every step of the way.