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:

• Awakening the Dreamer Symposium: January 17, 2010 1:00-4:00pm

• Mission Trips to St. Rose of Lima Parish, Haiti-

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  • March, 2010 (Eye Care Mission)
  • June, 2010 Young Adult Mission