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Greetings!
May epiphany find you like the wise men: seeking Christ.
This Year's World Day of Peace Theme was "Educating Young People in Justice and Peace." The message from Pope Benedict XVI affirms the role of young people in working for justice, peace and the common good and urges public policymakers to create institutions, laws, and environments that allow young people to flourish. A handout/bulletin insert is available.
I hope you enjoy the first posting of this month's resources themed for Migration Week and Poverty Awareness Month. Next week be sure to check the site as an additional Migration piece will be available. Near the end of January look for a film review on Margin Call and more on Economic Justice for All.
If you are not already a member please join us now! Not sure if you are current or need to renew? Renew here! (Please consider making a donation above membership fees so we can keep our rates low). Thank you for your ongoing support. Kerry Kerry Danner-McDonald, Director kdanner@coc.org |
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Register Now! April 11-13, 2012
| | God's Welcoming Table: A Conference on Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Not since the struggle over civil rights in this country have our nation's faith communities been so challenged to move a major social issue toward a just and humane resolution. Celebration Publications will host this exciting conference to discuss the church's role in bringing about just immigration reform, April 11-13, 2012 in Rio Rico, Arizona. The conference will include opportunities to visit the border areas near Tucson to pray and to witness firsthand the many ministries that now serve migrants. EfJ staff will be conducting a workshop titled "Transforming Hearts: Education on Immigration" at the event. For more information visit the Celebration Conference Website.
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Migration Week: January 8-13, 2012
| | Prayer Service for Migrants
Invite your community to prayerfully reflect on the needs of migrants wtih excerpts from relevant papal and episcopal statements. Participants are challenged to welcome migrants, to offer compassion and a place at the table where God's abundance nourishes us all.
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U.S. Poverty Quiz, Updated for 2012
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This much beloved EfJ resource is designed as a print-ready quiz and answer key, but it also makes a great educational ice-breaker for social justice presentations. Or, simply use the great stats to help your community better understand the state of U.S. poverty.
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Social Security, Medicare, and Pension Plans
| | Promoting the Common Good
This five page backgrounder reviews key social insurance programs that protect human dignity and the common good and foster economic justice. Social Security, Medicare, and Pension plans are explained as well as the difference these programs have made in the lives of elderly and disabled persons. Includes the top ten Social Security Facts from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
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Prayer For A New Year
| | May We Hear Justice Ring as a Welcoming Bell
Start off the New Year in prayer that we may become agents of justice and bearers of peace.
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Sunday Lectionary Reflections
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Readings, Reflections, Connections and Prayer
The Lectionary Reflections by Fr. John Bucki, S.J., provide an excellent resource for personal or communal reflection on the Word as well as ideas for homily preparation. Each reflection includes a list of the readings, quotes for reflection, connections to Catholic Social Teaching, Prayers of the Faithful/Petitions, links for action and more.
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