Christ the King and St Joseph parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Yei has on Monday started a three-day workshop for the catechists.
Yei Catholic Bishop Erkolano Lodu Tombe explains that the training is related to gender-based violence in a conflict situation.
He says violence between men and women has become so rampant in the country.
The bishop mentions that through interaction and prayers, the church is carrying out the work of peace and justice to end violence.
The three days workshop drew together 26 participants from Christ the King and St Joseph parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Yei.
The course was organized by the Diocesan Peace and Justice Commission of the Catholic Diocese of Yei.