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To foster the basic themes of
Catholic social teaching: Life and dignity of the human
person; call to family, community, and participation; option
for the poor and vulnerable; and care for God’s creation.
In these challenging days, we believe that the Catholic
community needs to be more than ever a source of clear
moral vision and effective action. – U.S. Catholic
Bishops.
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Members of this ministry work
to build community and to respond to social injustice through
service, advocacy, and grass roots collaboration. Activities
include: volunteer recruitment, networking, leadership
development, issue identification and response, and program
planning.
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The parish is where the Church
lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and
of hope. They are where the gospel is proclaimed and celebrated,
where believers are formed and sent to renew the earth.
Parishes are the home of the Christian community; they
are the heart of our Church. Parishes are the place where
God's people meet Jesus in word and sacrament and come
in touch with the source of the Church's life.
Across the
country, countless local communities of faith are serving
those in need, working for justice, and sharing our social
teaching as never before. More
and more, the social justice dimensions of our faith are moving from the fringes
of parishes to become an integral part of local Catholic life. In our streets
and neighborhoods, violence destroys the hopes, dreams, and lives of too many
children. In our local communities, too many cannot find decent work, housing,
health care, or education. In our families, parents struggle to raise children
with dignity, hope, and basic values. “You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city
on a hill cannot be hidden. Let your light shine before men in such a way that
they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew
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