In a rapidly changing world where professional life often appeared separated from the values of the Church, the Cathedral Administrator of Regina Pacis Cathedral, Rev. Fr. Martin Njie Moka, led a catechetical session on Monday 20th July at St. Charles Lwanga Parish, Molyko, on the theme: “The Church’s Moral Voice on Euthanasia and Abortion.”
Rev father Martin Njie during catechetical session
In the light of advances in medicine, evolving cultures, and contemporary moral challenges, Rev. Fr. Martin Njie Moka enlightened the faithful on the Catholic Church’s teachings regarding euthanasia (mercy killing), abortion, and gender mutilation. His catechesis sought to deepen the understanding of the faithful, reaffirm the sanctity of human life, and encourage them to uphold the moral values and teachings of the Mother Church in today’s society.
Christians during catechesis
During his catechetical session, Rev. Fr. Martin Njie Moka reaffirmed the Church’s unwavering commitment to the preservation of human life. Speaking on the topic, *”The Church’s Moral Voice on Euthanasia and Abortion,”* he stressed that life is a precious gift from God and must be protected and respected at every stage, regardless of a person’s condition or circumstances.
Rev. Fr. Martin explained that the Church opposed abortion and euthanasia, emphasizing that human dignity is not determined by age, health, or productivity, but by the inherent value of every human life. He added that, according to Catholic teaching, those who knowingly assisted or facilitated abortion shared moral responsibility for the act.
He further encouraged the Christian faithful to uphold the Church’s Magisterium by defending the unborn, caring for the terminally ill, and promoting a culture that respected and safeguarded human life. He noted that caring for pregnant women, supporting vulnerable persons, and accompanying those who were seriously ill were acts of Christian charity that attracted God’s blessings and abundant graces.
He also acknowledged that there were exceptional medical situations in which treatments necessary to save a mother’s life might have unintended effects on an unborn child. He explained that the Church distinguished such cases from a direct abortion, which it did not permit.