LOVE IN ACTION
Families of Parishes will be communities of charity and justice, serving those most in need and working to change systems that oppress and marginalize.
C5.4 Disciples Serve Further Formation
Now that you have completed the Disciples Radiate Christ leadership formation, you may be called to further develop the Disciples Serve aspect of your discipleship. For in depth formation in Love In Action: Communities of Salt and Light
Below are additional resources to explore:
Dig deeper into Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
Discover more of the scriptural roots for CST
Additional resources from the USCCB
Read this article connecting our increased dedication to church to our service
Look for advocacy and engagement opportunities
Consider engaging yourself and your community in the political process USCCB: Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship and iVoteCatholic.org.
Watch videos about CST and faithful citizenship
Explore the meaning and breadth of the Love in Action (LiA) principle
Complete the LiA inventory on your family of parishes’ important work
Check out the Nov. 8, 2022 Beacons Roundtable resource on LiA, as well as the Phase 1 resources and the Phase 2 resources
Connect with the LiA team (point person is Mary Anne Bressler, [email protected]) to schedule your Family’s LiA retreat. See www.CatholicAOC.org/SaltandLight for more information.
Work with your pastor and dean to host a regional LiA visioning session, title “Building Communities of Salt & Light”