Sister Kgomotso Majoafi CSA Professes her Final Vows
Sister Kgomotso Majoafi CSA Final Vows
By Kati Dijane – Over 600 people, mostly dressed in traditional attire, gathered at St Angela’s parish in Dobsonville, Soweto, to witness the profession of final vows of Congregation of the Companions of St Angela Sister Kgomotso Majoafi.
The diocesan congregation was founded in 1954 and does apostolic work. Clergy members who attended the event included local and religious priests from the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate, the Ursuline Sisters in Krugersdorp, Sisters of Calvary in Botswana, Sisters of St Brigid in Rustenburg, Sisters of Assumption in Johannesburg, Dominican and Franciscan sisters, as well as Franciscan Friars TOR Brothers in KwaZulu-Natal and Brothers of Charity in Johannesburg.
Archbishop Emeritus Buti Tlhagale was the main celebrant during Mass on February 15. In his homily, he reflected on the significance of answering God’s call:
“Sister Kgomotso has been called and has responded to an invitation. We sense that our call comes from God, both from outside and within us. You assess your gifts, your attraction to this life, and the limitations you may fear. Some may follow the call for the wrong reasons, hoping to enhance their status. But true religious life is about falling in love with Christ and committing to His mission.”
He emphasised that the profession of final vows marks the culmination of preparation and discernment, leading to a lifelong commitment to religious life. “Taking final vows is a life-shaping event. It requires renunciation through the three vows—celibacy, poverty and obedience. This commitment means you are bound to God until the end of your life. The Church has a claim over you, and you must be responsible for the choices you make.”
He also lamented the decline in marriages within the Church, attributing it to fear of commitment, risk and disappointment.
“In religious life, commitment is to Jesus Christ himself—an irrevocable love, a lifelong consecrated celibacy. We also thank couples who have committed and persevered in marriage, as they are symbols of hope and witnesses of Christ.”
He cited Blessed Carlo Acutis, to be canonised in April, as an example of laypeople who deeply commit to Christ, as he devoted himself to the Eucharist out of love for Christ. “One must reach that level of unity with Christ to commit oneself perpetually.”
After Mass, Sister Ouma Ntoagae CSA, the superior-general of the order, expressed her pride in Sister Kgomotso for her courage and perseverance in her journey to final vows. “She is the hope of our congregation, as many of our sisters are ageing,” she said, appealing to young women to consider religious life.
Sister Kgomotso’s formator, Sister Judith Manyika CSA, also shared her joy, saying, “My role was to accompany her spiritually by praying with and for her. I appreciate her obedience and prayerfulness. She showed perseverance and love for this life.”
Father Bafana Ndlovu OMI wished Sister Kgomotso well in her chosen path and echoed in part the archbishop’s words: “It is important to choose our vocations wisely and be witnesses of the Gospel.”
Mrs MamokgadiKoneshe, the chairperson of the PPC, recalled watching Sister Kgomotso grow up in the parish, join the Congregation of the Companions of St Angela in 2013, take her first vows in 2017 and finally profess her final vows. “The day was well attended, with support from beyond our borders. As a parish, we are happy for her and will continue to support her journey.”
Sister Kgomotso, a former member of the Children of Mary, shared that her desire to join religious life began in primary school, where some of her teachers were religious sisters. She described the day as overwhelming, especially seeing the large crowd gathered to support her. She was also grateful for the rain, seeing it as a symbol of blessings.
“God has been good. The day was amazing, and I am grateful to everyone who came to support my service to the Church. Please continue to pray for me that I remain firm in my choice to be Christ’s bride and serve His people.”
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