CICM MISSION IN

AFRICA
LEILANI O. SANIDAD, Ed.D.,
j.D.
OPENING PRAYER
 GROUP PRESENTATION: CICM WORLD MISSION TOUR IN AFRICA

Group Presentation on the CICM in the World

(20-25 minutes per group)

What are the CICM mission countries and the CICM distinct contributions?
Inspired by Christ and the CICM missionaries, how can you participate
actively in the missionary endeavors of the Church and in particular, the
CICM? What could be your concrete contribution for social
transformation?

Quiz 1 & Other Requirement for Midterms

Content – 20 points
Creativity - 10 points
Collaboration and Participation – 20 points
TOTAL : 50 POINTS
 Angola, Congo, Cameroon, Senegal
Zambia and Malawi

 In a next step, the presence of CICM in Africa has been

explored, to begin with Congo (1888), later followed by
Cameroon, Senegal, Zambia and Malawi. In general,
missionary work in Africa occurs against the
background of poor public order and services and of
economic difficulties, but also of a vibrant variety of
cultures and languages; some countries, especially
Senegal, have a Muslim majority, offering opportunities
for inter- religious dialogue, even as conversions to
Christianity are rare.
 The CICM-mission in Congo already started in 1888. King Leopold
II of Belgium wanted to turn his country into a prosperous and
powerful state that could compete with other European nations
during the high days of colonialism. Therefore, he acquired a huge
territory, many times bigger than his own country, in the heart of
the African continent.
 After the king had taken the initiative to put up an ‘African
Seminary’ in Louvain for future priests in the African continent,
and this seminary was eventually turned over to CICM, the time
was ripe for the first team to move on, with the blessing of the
Sacred Congregation for the Propagation of the Faith.
 The CICM missionaries were able to put up several mission
stations; they particularly took care of the many child slaves
who were sold by traders. With support of the government, they
created ‘school colonies’ that provided education and training for
those children.
 Today, missions in Congo include parishes and youth ministry.
The huge country is affected by significant cultural and linguistic
differences (they have four national languages, including Lingala,
Kikongo). This presents a big challenge for missionaries.
Inspired by Christ and the CICM
missionaries, how can you participate
actively in the missionary endeavors
of the Church and in particular, the
CICM? What could be your concrete
contribution for social transformation?
CLOSING PRAYER