SIGNIFICANCE OF SACRIFICE IN MORAL FORMATION FOR INTEGRAL CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE AGĨKŨYŨ CATHOLICS OF KIKUYU SUB-COUNTY OF KIAMBU IN KENYA

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dc.contributor.authorOCTAVIOUS WACHIRA MUGO
dc.date.accessioned2026-11-04T15:23:35Z
dc.date.available2026-11-04T15:23:35Z
dc.date.issued2026-11-04
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dc.description.abstractThe study examined the multifaced convergence between Agĩkũyũ traditional sacrifice, moral formation and integral Christianity variables. Sacrifice has long been a core tenet in moral formation in diverse societies for integral Christianity. Among the Agĩkũyũ Catholics of Kikuyu Sub-County of Kiambu in Kenya, sacrificial virtues and ritual practice played a vital role in fostering moral formation for integral Christianity. The study examined significance of sacrifice in moral formation for integral Christianity among the Agĩkũyũ Catholics of Kikuyu Sub-County of Kiambu in Kenya. It employed syncretism as its primary theory and adaptation as supplement theory. Sacrificial virtues and ritual were essential in promoting holistic orthopraxis. First objective investigated the significance of sacrificial virtues in moral formation for integral Christianity. Second objective find out the significance of sacrificial ritual in moral formation for integral Christianity. Third objective assessed the contribution of sacrifice in inculturation of moral formation for integral Christianity. Finally, the fourth objective established ongoing adaptation of sacrifice in moral formation for integral Christianity among the Agĩkũyũ Catholics of Kikuyu Sub-County of Kiambu in Kenya. The study employed a mixed-methods approach for comprehensive result. The study targeted approximate population of 3,500 respondents from the five Catholic Parishes in Kikuyu Sub-County of Kiambu in Kenya. A representative sample of 216 participants selected for the study. Data collection was conducted through structured questionnaires and in-depth oral guided interviews were conducted from the five Religious Leaders as the Parish Priests in the five Catholic Parish sampled. Quantitative data were analyzed using SPSS version 30.0 and the findings were presented through descriptive statistics, including frequencies, percentages, tables and figures. The study revealed that sacrifice in moral formation for integral Christianity of Kikuyu Sub-County Kiambu in Kenya was significant. Some of Agĩkũyũ sacrificial virtues and ritual such as selflessness, honesty, generosity, justice, temperance, courage, respect, purity, commitment, devotion and empathy were cherished as key in moral formation for integral Christianity. Sacrificial ritual emerged as significant resilient element in expression of faith, reinforcing orthopraxis in Christian teachings and practice to cultivating moral behaviours and character of the Agĩkũyũ Catholics. Moreover, the process of inculturation was found to be a critical factor in integrating traditional sacrificial virtues and ritual to localize Christianity. Furthermore, the study demonstrated that the harmonization of traditional Agĩkũyũ sacrificial ritual with Christian liturgy enhanced relevant integration of both. This fusion deepened the understanding of Christian teachings, reinforced core principles and fostered greater participation in worship. The findings affirmed that sacrifice as virtues and ritual, substantially contributed to moral formation for integral Christianity among the Agĩkũyũ Catholics of Kikuyu Sub-County of Kiambu in Kenya. The study concluded that inculturation remained a vital mechanism for contextualizing Christian teachings and practice meaningfully. The study recommended an ongoing adaptation of sacrificial virtues and ritual in moral formation for Christian pedagogy and pastoral engagement. This deepened cultural relevance and strengthen moral formation for integral Christianity within the Agĩkũyũ Catholics of Kikuyu Sub-County of Kiambu in Kenya.
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.cuea.edu/handle/123456789/738
dc.language.isoen_US
dc.publisherTHE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF EASTERN AFRICA
dc.subjectSignificance of sacrifice
dc.subjectmoral formation
dc.subjectintegral Christianity
dc.subjectChristian values
dc.subjectCatholic moral theology
dc.subjectspiritual formation
dc.subjectChristian discipleship
dc.subjectself-sacrifice
dc.subjectAgĩkũyũ culture
dc.subjectAfrican Christian spirituality
dc.subjectCatholic faith
dc.subjectCatholic moral education
dc.subjectKikuyu Sub-County
dc.subjectKiambu County
dc.subjectKenya
dc.titleSIGNIFICANCE OF SACRIFICE IN MORAL FORMATION FOR INTEGRAL CHRISTIANITY AMONG THE AGĨKŨYŨ CATHOLICS OF KIKUYU SUB-COUNTY OF KIAMBU IN KENYA
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