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

Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry / From Guests to HostsPart Iiiin the parishes and the schools.Objective 6.3.2: Provide direct support for immigration reformand solidarity for migrant populations and integrate theissue of immigration into all aspects of Catholic education andformation.Lead Agents: Office of Catholic Faith Formation, CatholicCommunity Service of Western Washington, ArchdiocesanHousing Authority, Washington State Catholic Conference,Jail and Detention MinistryCo-Lead Agents: Pastors, Pastoral Coordinators, Deansand PrinciplesAction Steps:1. Provide all parishes with materials explaining theChurch’s stand on immigration.2. Develop proactive responses to potential immigrationlegislation.3. Anticipate the structures needed as a result of reforms tothe immigration laws.4. Establish relationships with qualified legal defense networksthat meet the requirements of Catholic socialteaching.5. Design and offer educational materials for deaneries,parishes and schools that encourage an understanding ofthe issues of immigration in Church and national history(e.g., that the Catholic Church in the United States is aChurch of immigrants).6. Offer opportunities to provide information and guidanceon appropriate responses to issues of immigration,especially with respect to the Hispanic community.7. Advocate for policies that protect the dignity and rightsof immigrant inmates; and work toward just and humanetreatment of individuals detained on grounds of immigrationlaw.Objective 6.3.3: Promote and engage in advocacy efforts insupport of a broad legalization program and comprehensive immigrationreform based on the U.S. Bishops’ pastoral letter,Strangers No Longer: Together on the Journey of Hope.Lead Agents: Office of Catholic Faith Formation, CatholicCommunity Services of Western Washington, WashingtonState Catholic Conference.Co-Lead Agents: Pastors, Pastoral Coordinators andDeansAction Steps:1. Maximize the Church’s influence on immigration reformby promoting the principles enunciated in the U.S.Bishops’ pastoral letter, Strangers No Longer: Together onthe Journey of Hope.2. Promote awareness and formation regarding advocacyefforts dealing with the Church’s teaching on migrationand immigrants.3. Make contact with the Archdiocesan coordinator for theJustice for Immigrants Campaign to learn what informationand resources are available and to explore ways thatthe archdiocese can be of assistance.4. Inform parishioners at Mass and through other communicationsabout the parish’s commitment to immigrationreform and encourage active participation.5. Identify and reach out to the various organizations withinthe parish that can be collaborators in immigration14reform. See listing of prospective organizations.6. Convene a meeting of all interested parishioners and organizationsand work with the Archdiocesan Justice forImmigrants coordinator for advocacy efforts.7. Encourage parishioners to sign up with the WashingtonState Catholic Conference to receive news and actionalerts (via e-mail) on advocacy efforts.Objective 6.3.4: Fosters efforts to enact legislative and administrativereforms based on the principles articulated by thebishops.Lead Agents: Washington State Catholic Conference, Officeof Catholic Faith Formation.Co-Lead Agents: Pastors, Pastoral Coordinators andDeansAction Steps:1. Familiarize parishioners with the immigrant advocacyagenda, objectives, and messages.2. Formulate a strategy for parish involvement, includingmessages, messengers, and audiences.3. Coordinate with other advocacy groups in the communityfor joining forces.4. Coordinate advocacy campaigns, including letter-writing,phones calls and e-mails.26