Social Justice Ministry
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Contact Us
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Charmaine Ferrazstbasilsvdpconfgmail.comMinistry Contact
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Civilize it
The challenge of inviting Catholics to exercise "faithful citizenship" requires more than instruction and formation in the Church's social teaching. Our tradition of worship, centered in the Eucharist, also calls Catholics to put their faith into action in the political arena. The connection between liturgy and life is learned through participation in worship experiences that enlighten our spirits and move our hearts to action. An important section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church says, "The Eucharist commits us to the poor. To receive in truth the Body and Blood of Christ given up for us, we must recognize Christ in the poorest, his brethren" (#1397).
The prayer below for faithful citizenship is one of the many prayers available on the USCCB website.
Gracious and loving God, let your Spirit be with me today.Hear my prayers, and increase in me the will to follow your Son Jesus.Help me to draw on the resources of my faith as I use the opportunities of our democracy to shape a society more respectful of the life, dignity, and rights of the human person, especially the poor and vulnerable.I ask this through Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
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Diocesan Immigrants Support Network
The Diocesan Immigrant Support Network (DISN) was created in 2008 to build a network of support for immigrant parishioners throughout the Diocese. The network provides reliable and timely information, access to immigration legal services and advocates for immigration reform.
See the Diocesan website for more information (in English) Catholic Charities and Social Concerns / DISNPara la versión en español, haz clic aquí.
Read documents from the USCCB, California Catholic Bishops and Diocese of Sacramento:
USCCB Letter of Solidarity
USCCB Prayer for Migrant Families
California Catholic Conference of Bishops Letter
Know Your Rights
Emergency Planning
Emergency Planning - SpanishConsultations/ Immigration Legal Services
See link for a complete list of legal immigration resources in the Diocese of Sacramento
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Human Trafficking Awareness
Through the SHEPHERD toolkit, you can learn about human trafficking from a Catholic perspective, equipping yourself with the educational tools to raise awareness of human trafficking.
For more information on how to become a "Shepherd" see the USCCB website:
http://www.usccb.org/about/anti-trafficking-program/become-a-shepherd-tool-kit.cfm
As members of the Social Justice Group of St. Basil Parish, we come together to affirm and actively support the Seven Principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Activities may include planning prayer services, preparing petitions which reflect social justice concerns for the Sunday Liturgy and serving at local outreach services.
The group may sponsor guest speakers for the Parish. We welcome members who may want to explore specific social justice issues with our group to discern, pray, and act with a faith perspective.
Through the group we receive information regarding various social justice events happening outside the Parish and bring it to the Parish's attention.
The ministry is open to all. The time commitment is minimal.