Social Justice

Justice Commission

The work of the Social Justice Commission is to be a "Spirit-filled force for inclusivity and dignity." In keeping with Catholic

In keeping with Catholic Social Teaching, it is the Commission’s Mission to:

  • Promote compassion and understanding among community members
  • Raise parishioners’ awareness of social injustice and concerns of human dignity
  • Engage individuals, families and community in activities that will help them put their faith into action for the common good.
  • Provide opportunities for parishioners to use their gifts and time in areas of direct service and /or social change.

 

Some food for thought these days as our nation struggles with the need to provide health care to all: 

  •  How do we fairly share the blessings and burdens of the challenges we face?

  •  What kind of nation do we want to be?

  •  What kind of world do we want to shape?      

       ( From Faithful Citizenship, US Bishopshttp://www.usccb.org/faithfulcitizenship/bishopStatement.html#1)

 

  “A basic moral test of any society is how our most vulnerable members are faring.” 

                 (Sharing Catholic Social Teaching, U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops)

        

 

Upcoming Social Justice Events at Risen Savior:

  • April 17-18th Offering of Letters
  • April 24-25 Earth Day