Parish Social Ministry
Parish Social Ministry is a program in many parishes and dioceses which works to increase understanding and action about Catholic Social Teaching and its application to works of charity and justice. The Parish Social Ministry section of Catholic Charities U.S.A. offers resources and training for parish social ministry and a membership section for sharing resources and best practices which includes a quarterly newsletter, Koinonia.
JUST a Bit is a monthly sampler of education and advocacy opportunities in North Georgia. To receive JUST a bit, email ssullivan@archatl.com with your name, preferred e-mail address, and parish home.
Resources for Parish Social Ministry in the archdiocese, such as parish presentations on Catholic Social Teaching and opportunities for implementation through local or national programs, are available through the Parish & Social Justice Ministries program of Catholic Charities.For further information contact Augusto Michael Trujillo at mtrujillo@archatl.com or 404-885-7472.
The themes of more than 100 years of Catholic Social Teaching include: Life and Dignity of the Human Person, Call to Family and Participation, Rights and Responsibilities, Option for the Poor and Vulnerable, the Dignity and Rights of Workers, Solidarity and Care for God’s Creation.
JUST a Bit Newsletters
March 2010Catholic Earth Day Celebration
Ignatius House is proud to host Caring for Creation: A Catholic Earth Day Celebration on Sunday April 25, 2010 from 2 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Join Catholic Charities' Parish & Social Justice Ministries, lead parishes Immaculate Heart of Mary, St. Thomas the Apostle and Sacred Heart Basilica in Atlanta, and Catholics from around the Archdiocese as we come together for an afternoon of reflection, education, inspiration and Mass. Earth Day is about more than planting a tree- it’s about our Catholic call to care for creation every day, so mark your calendars and watch for more information coming soon!
Register to receive more information about this event.
Contact Information
Susan Stevenot Sullivan, Director
Phone: (404) 885-7208
E-mail: ssullivan@archatl.com
Augusto Michael Trujillo, Communications Specialist
Phone: (404) 885-7472
E-mail: amtrujillo@archatl.com
