SOCIAL CONCERNS MINISTRY
BECOMING A COMMUNITY OF SALT AND LIGHT

WHAT DO WE DO?
WE WORK FOR LIFE FROM CONCEPTION TO NATURAL DEATH

1. Care Kitchen – four times a year in cooperation with area Churches we prepare a meal on Saturdays for the poor and hungry
2. Diocesan Immigration Accompaniment Program – We are part of the Diocesan Program that seeks to accompany undocumented Immigrants to their ICE appointments and Court Hearings. We also advocate for our undocumented immigrants
3. Respect Life – We join with the Diocese and local parishes to advocate for the life of the child in the womb.
4. Climate Change – We inform our parish of the scientific findings regarding Climate Change. We are currently running a series of programs on SUSTAINABLE SUNDAYS to help our people become more aware of the programs, agencies, and organizations that are making our PLANET more sustainable and livable.
5. Racism – We will look into the Bishops new Pastoral Letter “Open Wide Our Hearts” and see what we can do about Racism

COMMUNITIES OF SALT AND LIGHT – REVISED FOR 2019
Seven Elements of Effective Parish Social Ministry

1. Prayer and Worship
2. Education and Formation
3. Integrating Faith, Family&Work
4. Outreach and Charity
5. Citizenship and Advocacy
6. Global Solidarity
7. Catholic Campaign For Human Development

USCCB Communities of Salt and Light