JUSTICE AND PEACE GROUP
‘If you want peace, work for justice.' ~ Pope Paul VI
Justice and Peace can be described as:
"A way of life based on scripture and the social teachings of the Church for the transformation of society by committed Christians.” The Aims and Objectives of the Justice and Peace Group are:
‘If you want peace, work for justice.' ~ Pope Paul VI
Justice and Peace can be described as:
"A way of life based on scripture and the social teachings of the Church for the transformation of society by committed Christians.” The Aims and Objectives of the Justice and Peace Group are:
- Understanding and promoting the Social Teachings of the Church.
- To help bring awareness of the suffering, injustice, divisions and violence in our society.
- To work for a more just society where the basic human rights of all people for food, water, shelter, education, employment, health, and political and civil participation are respected.
- To assist the Church in preaching and promoting action for Justice and Peace in support of the poor, marginalised, disadvantaged and oppressed.
- To promote and bring awareness of the environmental issues affecting our planet.
