V Encuentro Proceedings and Conclusions

Proceedings and Conclusions of the V National Encuentro of Hispanic/Latino Ministry | 229 Glossary his poverty. It implies giving assistance to address their physical needs as a form of char- ity, working to resolve the structural causes of poverty and inequality, and most especially, attending to their spiritual care ( Evangelii Gaudium, 198-202). Primerear: In the Spanish version of Evangelii Gaudium, Pope Francis takes the word prim- ero (“first”) and turns it into a verb: primerear . By this he signifies that God is always going ahead of each and every one of us, actively seeking us out. In the same way, missionary disciples are called to “seek those who have fallen away, stand at the crossroads and wel- come the outcast.” ( EG 24) The word was translated into English as “taking the first step,” but Pope Francis’ new Spanish word is also used in English as it better captures the spirit of what was intended. Prophetic Voice: Hispanic/Latino ministry in the U.S. has always seen the process of the Encuentros as an opportunity and a vehicle for the Hispanic People of God to exercise their baptismal call to be prophets in the Church and in society—so much so that the III Encuentro even took “Prophetic Voices” as its motto. By means of the analysis of the reality conducted at every level, as well as through keynote addresses, liturgies, panels, and concluding documents, participants in the Encuentro processes proclaim the Good News and denounce obstacles to authentic human development and the transmission of the faith wherever such obstacles may be found. Protagonism: The exercise of a leading role in a cause, activity, or project, which may 69 USCCB, Open Wide our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, a Pastoral Letter Against Racism , 3. include taking the initiative to start some- thing new. In pastoral juvenil hispana, it is the young people themselves who are called to be protagonists through shared leadership in their peer ministry. Race: Race is a social category that organizes human beings according to their ancestral land of origin. The U.S. Census Bureau tracks five broad racial categories, asking all respon- dents to self-identify with one or more cat- egory, with the additional option of saying “other.” The five categories are: white (or of European ancestry), black (or of sub-Saharan African ancestry), Asian, Native American/ Alaskan Inuit, or Pacific Islander. Currently, about 27% of Hispanics/Latinos identify as “other” race, compared to just 0.3% of non-Hispanics. See also Ethnicity and Racism. Racial Prejudice: The practice of prejudging a person on the basis of their race or perceived race, tied to a belief—either conscious or unconscious—in the inherent superiority of one race over others. This bias often leads to racial discrimination and generally treating people of other races worse than the treat- ment given to people of one’s own race. See also Race and Racism. Racism: The sinful use of power, influence or position to exclude, ridicule, mistreat, or unjustly discriminate against persons on the basis of their race or ethnicity. 69 It can be man- ifested in personal behavior, social or cultural attitudes and practices of privilege and exclu- sion, or institutional structures. See also Race and Racial Prejudice.