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REV. FR. FRANK MUTESASIRA

Saint Louis,USA

Summary

Passionate Roman Catholic priest and teacher dedicated to fostering education and spiritual development. Currently pursuing a master's in religious education at SLU, deeply enthusiastic about teaching as it is not just a profession, but a true calling. Motivated by inspiring and mentoring students, instilling a love for learning, and embracing collaborative knowledge-sharing with colleagues and learners. With five years of experience in high school teaching in Uganda, welcoming and eager to learn from diverse perspectives, committed to continuous growth in the ever-evolving field of education. Seeking internship opportunities in religious education and the teaching of theology in high school. Mission-driven priest with over 5 years of experience in educational leadership, successfully creating faith-filled environments. Skilled in overseeing Catholic education, student ministry, children's ministry, and parish youth ministry. Thrives on mentoring students who display persistence, self-awareness, and a hunger for spiritual growth.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

PRIEST IN RESIDENCE ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA PARISH

CATHOLIC PARISH IN ST. LOUIS ARCHDIOCESE
07.2024 - Current
  • Celebrating Holy Mass and Administering sacraments,
  • Inspiring Homilies: Preach engaging, relevant, and thought-provoking homilies that connect scripture to everyday life.
  • Sacramental Ministry: Celebrate Mass with reverence, administer the sacraments regularly, and be available for Confession and Anointing of the Sick.
  • Prayer and Devotion: Encourage Eucharistic Adoration, the Rosary, and other devotional practices.
  • Catechesis and Faith Formation: Lead Bible studies, RCIA programs, and catechism classes to deepen parishioners’ understanding of the faith.
  • Celebrate Cultural Diversity: Recognize and integrate various

cultural traditions into parish life.

Use Modern Communication: Utilize social media, parish youth programs websites, canva, excell and newsletters to keep the parish community informed and engaged.

Encourage Evangelization: Motivate parishioners to share their faith and invite others to the Church.

Integrate my Theological and Pastoral Education into Parish life: Updating faith formation groups like men rosary, youth and young adults, parish nuns on Church teachings and pastoral strategies.

Assistant Education Secretary

Kyotera District-Uganda
03.2022 - 07.2024

Secretary

Masaka Diocesan Committee for Synod on Synodality
03.2022 - 07.2024

Secretary

Association of The Masaka Diocesan Priests (AMDP)
12.2020 - 07.2024

Classroom teacher | Associate Pastor | Inspector of schools

08.2019 - 07.2024
  • Taught grade 12/ Senior six students in Uganda’s secondary schools and prepared them for national exams
  • Collaborated with fellow priests in helping mold and form the young generation by accompanying them on their faith-journey
  • Formed education and resource-based teams in the district to conduct educational seminars to ensure that all schools in the region learn from each other
  • And through these support-based teams, classroom teachers and the school institutions benefitted from the initiative
  • Achievements: advanced the performance levels in the region in the national exams, there was a steady improvement in the moral and spiritual lives of the students

Father In Charge of Schools

St. John Baptist Ssanje parish
08.2019 - 07.2024

Education

Master of Arts - Religious Education

Saint Louis University
Saint Louis, MO
05.2026

Bachelor of Theology -

Pontifical Urban University-Rome
05.2019

Diploma in Theological and Pastoral Studies -

St. Mary’s National Major Seminary Ggaba
05.2019

Bachelor of Philosophy -

Pontifical Urban university-Rome
05.2014

Diploma in Philosophy and Social studies -

Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary Alokolum-Gulu
05.2014

Skills

  • Luganda
  • English
  • Basic Latin
  • Basic Hebrew
  • Basic Greek
  • Spiritual leadership
  • Small group facilitation
  • Sermon preparation
  • Youth ministry
  • Biblical interpretation
  • Religious education
  • Theological studies
  • Preaching
  • Mission-oriented
  • Teamwork
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Prayer guidance
  • Cross-cultural design
  • Biblically based
  • Teaching

Leadership Experience

  • Assistant Education Secretary, Kyotera District, Uganda, 03/01/22, 07/31/24
  • Secretary On the Masaka Diocesan Committee for Synod on Synodality, 03/01/22, 07/31/24
  • Secretary for the Association of The Masaka Diocesan Priests (AMDP), 12/01/20, 07/31/24
  • Father In Charge of Schools at St. John Baptist Ssanje parish, 08/01/19, 07/31/24

Interests

  • Running
  • Hiking
  • Creative Writing
  • Volunteer Work
  • Environmental Conservation Projects
  • Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
  • Getting involved in local advocacy groups to promote positive change in the community
  • Reading
  • Prayer Meditations

Timeline

PRIEST IN RESIDENCE ST. JOSEPHINE BAKHITA PARISH

CATHOLIC PARISH IN ST. LOUIS ARCHDIOCESE
07.2024 - Current

Assistant Education Secretary

Kyotera District-Uganda
03.2022 - 07.2024

Secretary

Masaka Diocesan Committee for Synod on Synodality
03.2022 - 07.2024

Secretary

Association of The Masaka Diocesan Priests (AMDP)
12.2020 - 07.2024

Classroom teacher | Associate Pastor | Inspector of schools

08.2019 - 07.2024

Father In Charge of Schools

St. John Baptist Ssanje parish
08.2019 - 07.2024

Bachelor of Theology -

Pontifical Urban University-Rome

Diploma in Theological and Pastoral Studies -

St. Mary’s National Major Seminary Ggaba

Bachelor of Philosophy -

Pontifical Urban university-Rome

Diploma in Philosophy and Social studies -

Uganda Martyrs National Major Seminary Alokolum-Gulu

Master of Arts - Religious Education

Saint Louis University
REV. FR. FRANK MUTESASIRA