The Social Justice Ministry provides opportunities for our parishioners to learn and practice the seven themes of Catholic social teachings.
Catholic Social Teaching is based on the belief that God has a plan for creation, a plan to build his kingdom of peace, love and justice.
It holds that God has a special plan for every single one of us, whoever we are. Our part in this plan isn’t just limited to things ‘spiritual’, or times when we do “religious things.” It involves every aspect of our lives, from the things we pray about, to how we live as a responsible global citizen.
Our part in this story is a kind-of vocation for the common good, a call to treat everyone as our brothers and sisters. It is something that we all share.
The Social Justice Ministry at the Apple Valley Catholic Community welcomes all parishioners as we plan activities that address issues of social injustice wherever they appear: nationally, regionally, or locally.
Periodically, we will offer a “mini-class” on Catholic Social Teaching to anyone who is interested in learning more about this rich Catholic teaching that explains our call to protect vulnerable populations and to work for a truly just society and world.
Our activities may be educational, such as a book discussion, or project-based, such as a vigil focused on ending gun violence, or outreach to underserved communities which might be suffering from racism, sexism, or exclusion.
All are welcome at our meetings and to participate in our projects. We are an ecumenical group collaborating with other social justice ministries. For further information please email us at socialjustice@avcatholic.org
We are happy to announce a partnership between our parish and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), an international relief agency that supports the poor and vulnerable, often at risk of migration for survival, in both local and global ways.