Christmas is always a joy in Uganda as Christians not only prepare their hearts to allow the Lord into their lives but also praise God. It is time to re-unite with family members, do charity deeds and show the world the joy that comes with birth of Christ. In his Christmas and New Year message, the metropolitan Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese sent a message in which he called upon a “rebirth of the faith and moral living” from Ugandan Christians;
“Jesus’ Birth gives value to human life” Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Dr Cyprian Kizito Lwanga said; “May this Christmas be an occasion of rebirth in Faith and Moral Living.”
Archbishop Cyprian Kizito Lwanga reading out his Christmas message during a press conference
Below are some pictures on how Christians celebrated Christmas in the pearl of Africa;
Christians during Christmas mass at the “twin towered” Sacred Heart Rubaga Cathedral
Christians during Mass before Christmas at Rubaga Cathedral
Christians praising God at the Blessed Sacrament Mt.Sion Prayer Center
The Elderly with Disabilities during celebrations at Bakateyamba Home
Emmanuel Cardinal Wamala engages with the Elderly at Bakateyamba Home
Fr.Raymond “Kalanzi” Dela Cruz of the Missionaries of the Poor serving food during the Children Christmas party at Rubaga Cathedral
Fr.Raymond of the Missionaries of the Poor serving food for the Children
Children share a moment with the Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese, Dr.Cyprian Kizito Lwanga during their Christmas party
Christians during Christmas mass at St.Peter’s Catholic Church Nsambya
Christians during Christmas mass at St.Peter’s Catholic Church Nsambya
A panorama view of St.Francis Catholic Church Matugga,Kampala. Below-parishioners praising God during the mid-night Christmas eve mass
Christians of Matugga Parish praising God during the mid-night Christmas mass
Christians praising during Christmas Baptismal mass at St.Francis Catholic Church
Children in praise at St.Francis Catholic Church Matugga
Some of the 129 babies baptized on Christmas in Soroti Diocese