Pastoral Plan for HisPanic Ministry / From Guests to Hosts Hispanic ...

PaRt III — Archdiocesan Priorities, Goals, Objectives and Action Steps / From Guests to HostsSolidarity (Luke 9:12-13a)As the day was drawing to a close, the Twelve approached Jesus and said,“Dismiss the crowd so that they can go to the surrounding villages and farmsand find lodging and provisions; for we are in a deserted place here.”He said to them, “Give them some food yourselves.”PRIORITY VI: SOCIAL JUSTICE & HUMANDIGNITYPromote the human dignity of Hispanics, especiallythat of immigrants and their families, through social justiceeducational, outreach, and advocacyefforts, as articulated in the basicthemes of Catholic social teaching.Hispanic community or another cultural community, incollaboration with pastors and principals.Objective 6.1.2: Raise awareness among ordained and layministers on the contributions Hispanicsmake to the life of the Church and to ourway of life in the United States.Go a l 6.1: Promote educational opportunitieson Catholic social teachingbased on its basic themes and theunderstanding that Christ reveals hispresence in people of all cultural backgrounds.Lead Agents: Communications Office,Office of the Vicar for Clergy, Office ofCatholic Faith Formation, Library MediaCenterCo-Lead Agents: Pastors, Deans andPrincipalsLead Agents: Office of Catholic Schools, Office of CatholicFaith FormationCo-Lead Agents: Pastors, Deans and PrincipalsObjective 6.1.1: Make available to parishes and Catholicschools materials and resources aimed at promoting culturalawareness, inclusivity and solidarity with new immigrantcommunities.Action Steps:1. Publish articles that illustrate the contributions of immigrantsto the church and society.2. Become aware of the current issues affecting farm workersand their families through the Catholic MigrantFarmworker Network.3. Acquire literature and resources that promote the appreciationof the Hispanic culture.Part IiiAction Steps:1. Integrate the Hispanic social issues in the Catholic socialteaching into adult and youth catechetical programsin parishes and schools.2. Participate in a “National Migration Week” in Januarypossibly using the ideas and materials provided by theUSCCB, which include information regarding education,liturgy, prayer and public advocacy, in parishes andschools.3. Encourage all parish and school staff to do an immersion/socialjustice experience that is centered on theObjective 6.1.3: Promote the awareness of and challengeattitudes of cultural superiority, indifference, stereotypes andracism that permeate society and at times linger in faith communities,as sins that divide the Body of Christ.Lead Agents: Communications Office, Library and MediaCenter, Office of Catholic Schools, Office of Catholic FaithFormation, Office for Youth and Young Adult MinistryCo-Lead Agents: Pastors, Pastoral Coordinators, Deansand Principals23