The primary role of Life & Justice Ministries is to partner with parishes in the diocese to help enliven ministries that serve those in need, protect all human life, and work for a most just world.
Here is a list of potential ways your parish could work with Life & Justice Ministries, with some examples of what has happened already:
- St. Clare’s 3-Day “Justice Parish Mission”
- Sunday: Justice themes integrated into Mass preaching (preaching guide provided by L&J), music, intentions for poor and vulnerable
- Monday: Evening presentation by L&J director, in two sessions for middle school religious ed students and adults of the parish, introducing Catholic Social Teaching. 150 attended
- Tuesday: Evening Mass offered for justice in the world. 90 attended
- Our Lady of Guadalupe 1-Night Lenten Parish
- Evening Mass leading into presentation/discussion on how Our Lady of Guadalupe is the perfect teacher of life & justice, and how she can inspire us to act justly. 50 attended
- Holy Family Confirmation Parents Meeting:
- Practical review of web-based Catholic social teaching resources for parents to use with middle school students preparing for Confirmation.
- Meet with interested parishioners or staff to help launch a Life & Justice committee in your parish, and provide ongoing consultation and resources
- Presentation, workshop, or roundtable discussion on a particular life & justice issue
- L & J Speakers Bureau connecting your parish with expert presenters on a wide range of topics
- Connect justice committees from different parishes, regionally, to:
- Share experiences and best practices
- Co-sponsor events or service immersion opportunities in conjunction with the diocese
- Provide resources for prayer, discussion, reading, etc. on the L & J blog, The Ampersand (link to: http://camdenlifejustice.wordpress.com)
- Publicize your offerings on the blog’s calendar of events (link to: camdenlifejustice.wordpress.com/events)
- Connect your parish with JustFaith (link to www.justfaith.org) and other national offerings