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Our Mission
Current
Opportunities
Continuing Opportunities
Catholic Social Principles
Social
Justice Calendar
Resources
“The hopes and forces which are moving the world in its very
foundations are not foreign to the dynamism of the Gospel,
which
through the power of the Holy Spirit frees people from personal
sin and from its consequences in social life.…
“Action on behalf of justice and participation in the
transformation
of the world fully appear to us as a constitutive dimension of
the
preaching of the Gospel -- or, in other words, of the Church's
mission
for the redemption of the human race and its liberation from
every
oppressive situation.”
--
World Synod of Catholic Bishops, Justice in the World
(1971). #5,
6.
Cedar
Valley Catholic
Social Justice Network
Our Mission
The
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo are committed to providing
education, formation and real life experiences which help
Catholic adults understand and practice the principles of
Catholic Social Teaching.
The
Cedar Valley Catholic Social Justice Network is a coalition of
individuals and organizations in the Catholic community who are
interested in and committed to study, prayer and action for
social justice. The
Adult Formation Office cooperates with the Social Justice
Committees in the parishes, other local churches and social
justice organizations, diocesan and
national organizations to coordinate formation, education and
personal involvement in social action which is consistent with
the principles of Catholic Social Teaching
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Current Opportunities
Weatherization Project
Saturday, May 29
The
Catholic Parishes in Waterloo and Green Iowa AmeriCorps will
sponsor a community weatherization project on Saturday, May 29.
The day will begin at 9:00am with a weatherization workshop in
Scallon Hall
(church basement) at Queen of Peace Parish. Then volunteers from the parishes
will join AmeriCorp volunteers in weatherizing local homes by
finding air leaks and sealing them properly. Often this
process is as simple as installing a door sweep, caulking around
a window frame, or insulating an attic door.
Men, women and
young adults are welcome.
You do not need to be
an expert to do this.
To volunteer contact Dave Cushing at
319-234-9912
(email DBQ208s3@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us)
Weatherizing a home is a simple way to conserve energy and save
homeowners money on their energy bills in summer or winter.
Most homes built prior to 1980 benefit from weatherization and
can save up to $300 on annual utility bills.
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Continuing Opportunities
Cedar Valley
Catholic Social Justice e-Newsletter
is a weekly e-newsletter of social justice news, opinions,
resources and social action opportunities.
Click here to view past issues of the e-Newsletter
Cedar Valley Hospitality House
is a day-shelter for the homeless and people in need, operated
by an inter-faith organization at 1003 Mulberry St. in Waterloo.
It provides coffee, showers,
clean clothes, computer access, local telephone access, referral to
community services 9:00am to 4:00pm seven days a week and light meals on weekends.
Click here for more information about Cedar Valley
Hospitality House
“Cool Catholics”
is
a committee of local Catholics who are committed to faith-based
environmental awareness and action to address global climate
change. The committee sponsors workshops, provides information,
and organizes public action to reduce
human contributions to global warming.
Click here for more information about Cool Catholics
Habitat for Humanity.
The Catholic Parishes support the efforts of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity by providing volunteers of
all ages to help build new homes with needy families in our
community. The parishes organize work crews on the second
Saturday of every month and on Tuesday of any week, April
through October.
Click here for more information about Habitat for
Humanity
Immigration Reform.
The Catholic Parishes and the
Cedar Valley Catholic Social Justice Network are involved in a
variety of efforts to develop and support comprehensive reform
of the nation's immigration laws.
Click
here for
more about Immigration
Issues
Iowa Institute for Social Action
is a two-day conference co-sponsored by the Catholic dioceses of
Iowa for adults and young adults interested in social justice.
It includes speakers, small-group workshops, and an opportunity
to network with social justice activists from around the state.
Click here for more information
on the Institute
JustFaith
is an intensive adult formation and education process which uses study, discussion, prayer, and experience to help
participants grow in their understanding and commitment to the
principles of Catholic Social
Teaching. The JustFaith formation process is highly
recommended for individuals who are, or wish to become, more
active in the church’s ministry of social justice and peace.
Click here for
more information about JustFaith
St. Francis Catholic Worker House
is a shelter for men, women and children operated in the spirit
of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin. The House, located at 321
E. 8th St. in Waterloo, provides various opportunities for
volunteer service, including a free community meal on Monday,
Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Join the Worker community
for its monthly meal, Mass and discussion. Contact Fran
Fuller at 319-232-2116 (email <franafuller@gmail.com>).
Seasonal Social Justice Retreats
sponsored by the Social Justice Network are designed to help
participants appreciate the social justice dimension of the
Church's principal liturgical seasons, Advent/Christmas and
Lent/Easter.
Click here for more information
about our Retreats
Stewardship of the Earth
is a five-week bible study which examines the biblical
foundation for environmental stewardship. It combines the
opportunity for personal study and group discussion, which leads
to a prayerful and transforming response for individuals who are
especially interested in the
challenges of global climate change.
Click here for more
information about Stewardship of the Earth
Study Circles on Racism and Race Relations
are inter-racial study groups designed to help participants
identify their own experience, concerns, opinions and fears
about race, hear other participants' experiences and concerns,
consider a wider variety of views on racial issues, and explore
strategies for personal and community action. The groups meet
for five weeks under the direction of professionally trained
facilitators.
Click here for more
information about Study Circles on Racism
Resources
Click here for a
list of links to Catholic social justice websites
Posted
07.10.08
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Last Update 06.07.10
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