ACTION / RESPONSE

  

The Peace & Justice Committee initiates planning for parish involvement in direct, ‘hands-on’ ministries such as:

 

·         Work of Human Hands

·         Shopping as Jesus Would

·         Catholic Charities

·         Joachim & Ann Care Services

·         Salvation Army Shelter

·         Prison Ministries

 

 

The All Saints Peace & Justice Committee supports and encourages other parish organizations and activities in their particular social justice efforts, such as:

 

·         St. Vincent DePaul Society

·         Habitat for Humanity

·         Sandwiches for the Poor

·         Pro Life Committee

AWARENESS

 

Information - The Peace & Justice Committee  provides articles and announcements about social justice issues in the parish bulletin and newsletter.

 

Implementation - The Peace & Justice Committee offers programs for the parish at large, focusing on social justice issues (in conjunction with the Adult Faith Committee).

 

Invitation - By including social justice issues in the Liturgical life of the parish, (in conjunction with the All Saints Sacred Worship Committee), the Peace & Justice Committee invites all parishioners to a greater awareness of the needs of God’s people.

 

EDUCATION

Just Faith

JustFaith is a 30 week social justice program in which participants meet weekly for small group faith sharing, videos and discussion of the various reading materials associated with the program.  These materials focus on the basic social teachings of the Catholic Church.

 

This program, which was first implemented in this parish during 2003-04 school year, also includes two retreat weekends and four ‘hands-on’ experiences.

 

Resource Library

 

The Peace & Justice Committee is creating a list of available volunteer opportunities in the area of social

justice.  This resource will be available soon on the Parish website.