Sacato, Wini (16-11-2024) β The researcherβs team of ISFIT welcomed lecturers and trainee students for international level of internships, research, and community service in Oe-Cusse. After the reception ceremony, they proceeded to the Parish of Our Lady of FΓ‘tima, in Numbei, Oe-Cusse.
Upon arrival at the parish, they continued with a session of presentations and speeches.
Father Yoseph Jawa, Vice Rector I, representing the Rector of ISFIT, warmly welcomed Father Yohanes Subani, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at UNWIRA in Kupang, along with the lecturers and students. He said, “First, we thank Almighty God for His guidance during your journey to Oe-Cusse”.
“We fulfill our duty to express gratitude for this wonderful collaboration, which we began last year through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between ISFIT and UNWIRA. This agreement focuses on internships and research. Therefore, we thank God for the realization of this initiative or program”, highlighted Vice Rector I.
Father Yoseph also extended special thanks to Father JΓΊlio do Carmo, the Parish Administrator, for accepting their request and hosting them for this program. βI hope, with Godβs grace, we will complete this initiative successfully and satisfactorily.β
Next, Father JoΓ£o Guterres, Dean of the Faculty of Theology and Program Coordinator, expressed his warm welcome to the lecturers and research students from the Faculty of
Philosophy, UNWIRA, Kupang. He emphasized, βWe thank God and UNWIRA for accepting to collaborate with us for the second time.
“This year, our theme focuses on βInstilling the Moral Values of Catholic Marriage for the People of Sacato and Wini.β ISFIT is eager to learn through reality and collaboration with UNWIRA, Kupang”, emphasized Father JoΓ£o.
Father JoΓ£o Guterres also noted that this theme is extremely relevant, as it encourages us to truly live as a Christian family. βTodayβs world faces various challenges, including family issues, separation, divorce, and adultery, among others. Faced with these realities, ISFIT and UNWIRA students come to observe, listen, and feel. The knowledge we possess is not limited to theory; we also learn through real-life experiences”.
Finally, Father JoΓ£o Guterres encouraged the students to participate actively in this activity. He said, βI wish us all success”.
Father Yohanes Subani, Dean of the Faculty of Philosophy at UNWIRA, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception at this second Academic Meeting in Oe-Cusse and Wini. βBased on the spirit of ‘Nekaf Mese Ansaof Mese’, which guided us during the first Academic Meeting last year, we have cultivated a strong relationship of brotherhood and cooperation between our two educational institutions. Building on last yearβs collaboration, this year we delve deeper into the theme of the Inculturation of Moral Values for Catholic Families”.
βFamilies, as spaces where we experience love and care, are currently facing challenges due to poor communication, financial issues, and the influence of technological advancements in the digital era. Let us sit together and walk alongside families, listen to them, understand their difficulties, and strive to provide solutions. We hope that our presence will significantly contribute to the pastoral mission of Godβs people in the Parish of Oe-Cusse and Wini”, emphasized Father Yohanes.
Father JΓΊlio do Carmo, Parish Administrator of Numbei Parish, warmly welcomed Father Yohanes Subani, the staff, and students of FF-UNWIRA, as well as Father Yoseph Jawa, Deans, and Students of ISFIT. On behalf of the parish council and the faithful, he expressed his immense gratitude for choosing their parish for this program. βI hope this program helps my faithful to fully understand Catholic Marriage. I wish everyone success”. (Research Team)