As it has been communicated at mass since October 2011, membership registration is now open and community members are encouraged to fill in the form below and send it to the Secretary by the end of March 2012
Blessed Jildo Irwa and Daudi Okelo (JIDO) Catholic Community (UK)
Membership Application Form
(Please Fill in with capital letters)
About membership of JIDO
Thank you for considering to register as a member of JIDO. Membership is open to anyone who supports the aims and objectives of JIDO (please see the last page of this form). Once you membership is accepted by the management committee you will be issued with a Membership Certificate. This membership will enable you to contribute to decisions regarding the management, policies and general direction of JIDO, including its Annual General Meeting. However, those individuals who wish not to register for membership are welcome to participate in prayers and general activities of JIDO
Confidential and Personal Information
The information you give will be used only for the purpose of registering your membership and planning activities (including religious instructions) in ways that suit your circumstances. It will not be used for any other purpose or shared with any other organisation without your written permission.
First name……………………………………Surname………………………………….
Address………………………………………………………………………………….
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Home phone………………………………….Mobile…………………………………..
Email…………………………………………………………………………………….
Date of birth…………………………………………………………………………….
Your Religion………………………………..Denomination ………………………..
(e.g. Catholic, Anglican, Jehovah etc.)
Have you ever been baptised? Yes……. No…………
If Yes, Place of Baptism……………………..Date of Baptism (if known)………………
If fromUganda, which Catholic Diocese area was your home in?
Arua…… Lira……. .Gulu……. Nebbi………. Other……….
In theUnited Kingdom, which Catholic Diocese area is your home in?
Westminster…… Southwark……. Brentwood……..Northampton…..
Arundale & Brigthon…….. Other……………
Can you please briefly explain the reason why you are interested in becoming a registered member of JIDO? (e.g. inspired by example of Daudi & Jildo; introduced by a friend; want to strengthen my faith etc…)
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Commitment to uphold the aims and objectives of JIDO (please read this in conjuction with the attached aims and objectives) and sign if you agree.
I promise to uphold the aims and objectives, and the statement of intent of Blessed Jildo Irwa and Daudi Okelo Catholic Community (UK).
Signature……………………………… Date………………………………..
Please return your completed form to the Secretary Blessed Jildo Irwa & Daudi Okello Ugandan Catholic Community UK (JIDO ucc UK). C/O Our Lady St Joseph Catholic Church, Balls Pond Road, Kingsland London N1 4AG.
Registered members of JIDO are encouraged to give voluntarily monthly donations to support its activities. Could you please indicate below the amount you a prepared to donate.
£5….. £10…… £15….. Other(please state)………
Aims and objectives of Blessed Jildo Irwa and Blessed Daudi Okelo Catholic Community UK
(JIDO Catholic Community UK)
I. To develop the faith of Catholics originating from the Archdiocese of Gulu, Northern Uganda both spiritually and intellectually, and to provide opportunities for them to put it into practice in the service of the wider community in the UK.
II. To organise and regularly celebrate Mass in the Luo language and to undertake any other activities permissible by the Catholic Church in order to strengthen the faith of members of the Community.
III. To fulfil a pastoral role amongst people from Northern Uganda resident in theUK, enabling and encouraging the Catholics among them to receive the Sacraments.
IV. To work with the Diocese of Westminster to establish, and thereafter support a Chaplaincy for Ugandans originating from the Archdiocese of Gulu who are resident in theUK.
V. To support and as may be required cater for the welfare of visiting Religious and Clergy from Gulu Archdiocese when they come to theUK.
VI. To support Catholic charitable causes.
Statement of intent:
In working towards the above objectives JIDO will undertake the following:
- Adopt Blessed Jildo Irwa and Blessed Daudi Okelo as its guardians and ask them to intercede for its members by encouraging the regular reciting of the prayer of dedication to the twoNorthern Ugandamartyrs at all its meetings and events.
- Promote and pray for the cause for the canonisation of Blessed Jildo Irwa and Blessed Daudi Okelo
- Work in conjunction with other Christian organisations, including the Diocese of Westminster to further its aims and objectives.
JIDO 