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Programs:
Parish Social Ministry 


​What is Parish Social Ministry? 
​

Parish Social Ministry educates parishioners about Catholic Social Teaching and engages them in the mission of the church.

The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and of hope. They are where the gospel is proclaimed and celebrated, where believers are formed and sent to renew the earth. ...More and more, the social justice dimensions of our faith are moving from the fringes of parishes to become an integral part of local Catholic life.          
Communities of Salt and Light, 1993


How can the OCSJM be of service? 

We offer assistance to pastors, parish leaders, and parishioners as they engage in the work of parish social ministry. We provide workshops, resources and consultation on current issues such as environmental justice, immigration, peace, global solidarity, poverty and advocacy.
Bishop Peter Rosazza explains the importance of Parish Social Ministry 
in this video introduction to the 
Communities of ​Salt and Light.

Workshops and Resources

Custom-tailored presentations with flexible formats for parish councils, social ministry committees, small Christian communities, catechists, school educators and adult faith formation programs.
OCSJM Workshops
Educational Opportunities
Tools for Leaders

Building Your Parish Social Ministry

For parishes that already have a social ministry committee and want to build on existing efforts, the OCSJM can provide training to move your ministry forward, focusing on the four dimensions of social ministry: advocacy, empowerment, education, and service.

Contact the office for more information or to schedule a workshop.
Our Mission
To advance Catholic Social Teaching by educating and preparing parishes to work for social justice. 
​The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry
of the Archdiocese of Hartford

467 Bloomfield Ave. Bloomfield, CT 06002
Phone: 860-242-5573 

  info.ocsjm@aohct.org
© 2015 The Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry
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