The Fish Group: FISH NEW ERA ?

Saturday, August 15, 2009

FISH NEW ERA ?

All brethren,
It is my sincere gratitude to all and sundry that contributed to the cause of giving the late Joanes Midha a burial befitting a real hero. The true spirit of Fish Group was renewed and everyone present confessed that the Fish Group must be accellerated to move to next phase with utmost steadiness. Kudos to everyone.

We are setting the gears of celebrating 25yrs of a great group that has produced great leaders of the church and our community. Many members are wondering what kind of a celebration would befit this MOVEMENT. A number of suggestions have been floated for the next years event but still enough is not coming out.

The Fish leadership, has taken the initiative to call all members,friends and simpathizers for an open day forum to discuss the direction the movement wants to take in the next phase.This day will be on 30th August,2009 at Fish Youth Center in Kisumu. We must create a better Kisumu through the initiatives of our movement. Our story is rich and is that of a success that the whole world must learn from, lets attend this day and focus our energies on bettering our lives and those of our neighbours.
''HELPING THE YOUTHS HELP THEMSELVES'' - THE FISH YOUTH GROUP.

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steve owiti said...: The meeting was successful as a new team nine young people are already working on strategy to revive the Fish groups at center and estate levels. I will post the minutes and the progress report.; September 14, 2009 at 6:24 PM
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The Fish Group Profile

(a) Historical Background:-

The Fish youth group was founded in the year 1985 in Kisumu City by two catholic missionaries, Rev Fr. Anthony Chantry MHM and Rev. Sr. Mary Ellen Howard SND

Their main goal was to bring the catholic youths together to strengthen their common faith, become strong members of the church and grow into responsible adults.

The group was officially launched on 21^st April, 1985 when the first 22 trained youth leaders were sent out, two by two to start their groups.

Today after twenty three years of existence, the group is posed to take the next level of growth by a storm.

(b) Why the FISH?

After the death and resurrection of Jesus, the apostles began the work of evangelization amidst persecution and execution of the followers of Christ. The early Christians agreed on a secret sign for identification so to avoid unnecessary sufferings. This sign was FISH which in Greek is ICHTHUS (IXOYZ) an acronym for

I = Jesus

X = Christ

O = God’s Son

Y = And

Z = Saviour

The sign of Fish is not only relevant to the early Christians but is also very relevant amongst the community in which the group was founded. Fish is the stable food for the inhabitants of Kisumu and the natives are revered for their expertise in eating the commodity withal the bones intact.

(c) Aims of the Fish group

1) To get to know each other as brothers and sisters of Christ.

2) To hear the word of God and by sharing and answering questions, find out how to apply it to our daily lives.

3) To pray for the coming kingdom of God.

4) To do a group ACTION to serve the local communities especially by helping the poor, the sick, the elderly and the suffering.

5) To arrange social and educational activities for the group such as sports, music, seminars/trainings etc

(d) Duties of the Fish members

1) To attend the HOLY MASS every Sunday and on holy days.

2) To attend all Fish meetings, taking full parts in them, and the activities of the group, co-operating with the leaders of the group.

3) To do the agreed ACTION of the group.

The three stones on which the Fish is cooking-(the tradition Luo-kendo

(e) The Fish Prayer

God our Father,

We have gathered here together in the name of your son Jesus Christ.

He has promised to be present among us now, and will speak to us through your word, help us to do what you want us to do in our lives, so that through our good works all people will know you.

We ask this in the name of your son Jesus Christ.

Amen!

(f) A small Christian community for the youth?

The Fish group was founded on the principles of the small Christian communities. The motto of the group is SHARING which enables the members to grow and nourish their faith by encouraging each other to be faithful to God as they fellowship continuously. At least here, the youths have a church group they can call their own.

Compiled by: - Steve Owiti for the updates of the blog.