Parish Life

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WeAreSaltandLight.org includes resources intended as a catalyst for both the New Evangelization and the continuing development of vibrant communities living the Gospel in the United States. Communities that strive to be salt and light share God's love with others, as we encounter Jesus Christ, through the Holy Spirit's transforming presence. Inspired by the Trinity's dynamic of community, we Pray TogetherReach Out TogetherLearn Together, and Act Together.

The parish community has a special role in promoting participation in the life, mission, and work of the faith community.

"The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and of hope. They are where the Gospel is proclaimed and celebrated, where believers are formed and sent to renew the earth. Parishes are the home of the Christian community; they are the heart of our Church. Parishes are the place where God's people meet Jesus in word and sacrament and come in touch with the source of the Church's life."

Communities of Salt and Light, p. 1

resources for parish leaders

Eucharist: Body of Christ, Broken for the World is a one page handout with reflections on the relationship of the Eucharist and our call to solidarity with others. This version offers questions for the reader.
 

A Call to Solidarity With Africa November 2001
 

 

A Century of Social Heritage
 

 

Acogiendo al forastero entre nosotros
 

 

Answer key
 

 

Call to Family Community and Participation
 

 

Call to Family, Community and Participation Discussion Guide
 

 

Call to Family, Community and Participation Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

Called to Compassion and Responsibility
 

 

Care for Creation
 

 

Care for God's Creation Discussion Guide
 

 

Care for God's Creation Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

Catholic Social Teaching
 

 

Catholic Social Teaching Documents Descriptions
 

 

Citas seleccionadas del papa francisco por tema
 

 

Compartiendo la ensenanza social: desafios y rumbos
 

 

Comunidades de Sal y Luz: Reflexiones sobre la Misión Social de la Parroquia
 

 

Confrontando la cultura de violencia
 

 

Cristianos de cada día: tienen hambre y sed de justicia
 

 

CST Handout for Adults in English
 

 

CST Handout for Adults in Spanish
 

 

CST Handout for Children in English
 

 

CST Handout for Children in Spanish
 

 

CST Poster for Adults in English
 

 

CST Poster for Adults in Spanish
 

 

CST Poster for Children in English
 

 

CST Poster for Children in Spanish
 

 

Everyday Christianity: To Hunger and Thirst for Justice
 

 

Examination of conscience in the light of Catholic Social Teaching | Spanish
 

 

Foundational Documents
 

 

Homelessness and Housing
 

 

In the Footsteps of Jesus
 

 

In the Name of Peace: Collective Statements on War and Peace
 

 

La Enseñanza Social Católica
 

 

Life and Dignity of the Human Person
 

 

Life and Dignity of the Human Person Discussion Guide
 

 

Life and Dignity of the Human Person Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

Llamado del viernes santo para abolir la pena de muerte
 

 

Llamados a la solidaridad mundial
 

 

Los Dos Pies del Amor en Accion
 

 

Moral Principles and Policy Priorities for Welfare Reform
 

 

New Slavery, New Freedom
 

 

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
 

 

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Discussion Guide
 

 

Option for the Poor and Vulnerable Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

Papal and Vatican Documents on Catholic Social Teaching
 

 

Pastoral Statement on Persons with Disabilities
 

 

Pope Francis Quotes
 

 

Porque tuve hambre
 

 

Responsabilidad, rehabilitacion, y restitucion
 

 

Rights and Responsibilities
 

 

Rights and Responsibilities Discussion Guide
 

 

Rights and Responsibilities Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

Seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching
 

 

Sharing Catholic Social Teaching: Challenges and Directions
 

 

Siguiendo las huellas de Jesús
 

 

Solidarity
 

 

Solidarity Discussion Guide
 

 

Solidarity Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

Statement on Central America - English
 

 

Statement on Central America - Spanish
 

 

The Cries of the Poor are Still with Us
 

 

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
 

 

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Discussion Guide
 

 

The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers Discussion Guide - Spanish
 

 

The Harvest of Justice is Sown in Peace
 

 

Themes of Catholic Social Teaching
 

 

Timeline Activity
 

 

Timeline of CST Activity
 

 

Timeline of Events
 

 

Two Feet of Love in Action
 

 

Two Feet of Love in Action Elementary Storybooks
 

 

Un Appela le Solidarite Avec L’Afrique
 

 

Una decada despues de justicia economica para todos
 

 
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