Social life is made by human beings. The society we live in is the outcome of human choices and decisions. This means that human beings can change things. What humans break, divide, and separate, we can — with God's help — also heal, unite, and restore.
What is now does not have to be. Therein lies the hope. And the challenge.
Fr. Bryan N. Massingale
Racial Justice and the Catholic Church, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2010)
What is now does not have to be. Therein lies the hope. And the challenge.
Fr. Bryan N. Massingale
Racial Justice and the Catholic Church, (Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2010)
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What to do:
USE THE COMMUNICATION FORM AT THE BOTTOM TO REPORT!! |
5 African Americans being considered for sainthoodClick on a button to learn about a potential saint in the making. Talk about his/her life and consider doing some more research about him/her or about how a cause of sainthood is advanced in the Catholic Church.
Activities by GradeThese are lessons based on "Open Wide Our Hearts" the Bishops letter on the sin of racism from 2018.
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Resources/Activities for Adults/older children/teensThe movie Just Mercy is available to stream on many platforms--use the guide to reflect and discuss.
Parents and KidsDiversify your bookshelves or borrow from the library.
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