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    AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF FAMILIES IN FAITH FORMATION IN KALIRO PARISH, KALIRO ARCHDEACONRY, CENTRAL BUSOGA DIOCESE OF THE PROVINCE OF THE CHURCH OF UGANDA
    (Uganda Christian University, 2025-09-05) MUWEREZA MICHEAL
    This study examined the significant role of families in the faith formation of individuals within Kaliro Parish, Kaliro Archdeaconry, Central Busoga Diocese, Church of Uganda. Faith formation is a vital component of spiritual growth and development, and the family, as the primary social unit, serves as the foundational environment where Christian beliefs, values, and practices are first introduced and nurtured. The research explored how families contribute to the spiritual upbringing of children and youth, the challenges they encounter in this responsibility, and the strategies used to strengthen the transmission of faith across generations. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining qualitative data collected through interviews and focus group discussions with quantitative data obtained from surveys administered to parish members. The findings revealed that families remain central to faith formation, acting as the first teachers of Christian doctrines and moral values, while the Church plays a complementary role through formal catechesis and communal worship. Nonetheless, contemporary challenges such as societal changes, economic pressures, and limited church resources hinder family participation in faith formation. The study concludes by recommending strategies to enhance family involvement in faith development. These include fostering stronger collaboration between the Church and families, providing targeted pastoral support, and integrating family-based faith formation programs into parish activities. This research contributes to a deeper understanding of how faith is nurtured in local church contexts and underscores the indispensable role families play in sustaining Christian discipleship in the Central Busoga Diocese.