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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