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Let us be concerned for each other

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Post date November 7, 2015

by Leela Ramdeen, Chair, CCSJ and Director, CREDI

The joint Spoken Word initiative of CCSJ and the Youth Commission proved to be a real treat. We say ‘Thanks’ to the 17 young contestants who ‘fired-up’ TCN’s studio on Friday October 30. Each received a Medal of Participation. The three winners were: 1st prize: Michael Logie, Tunapuna; 2nd prize: Shineque Saunders, Princes Town; and 3rd prize: Darrion Narine, St Joseph.

Since the competition was part of ‘Justice, Peace and Community Week’, the theme was: Building inclusive communities.

Michael’s reference to Hebrews 10:24 is noteworthy. Rather than ‘bruising’ each other, “Let us be concerned for each other, to stir a response in love and good works.” CCSJ is seeking to publish the contributions of each contestant. We must acknowledge the talent of our youths.
Here is Michael’s winning contribution:

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS for Justice, Peace and Community Week

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Post date October 23, 2015

Saturday 24 October 2015 – Saturday 31 October 2015

Theme: Let’s Build Inclusive Communities

All Archdiocesan Departments, Catholic Schools and Catholic organizations are encouraged to plan activities to observe Justice, Peace and Community Week (JPCW). Please use the Prayer Supplement that will be published in Catholic News for JPCW.

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Spoken Word competition for youths

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Post date October 5, 2015

In celebration of Justice, Peace and Community Week (October 24-31) the Catholic Commission for Social justice,
in collaboration with Catholic Youth Commission, presents a SPOKEN WORD COMPETITION FOR YOUTHS. Theme: Building inclusive communities.

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Building Inclusive Communities

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Post date September 26, 2015

“…you should all agree among yourselves and be sympathetic; love the brothers and sisters, have compassion and be self-effacing. Never pay back one wrong with another, or an angry word with another one; instead, pay back with a blessing. That is what you are called to do, so that you inherit a blessing yourself” (1 Pet 3: 8-9).

The CCSJ invites the faithful to start planning activities to observe Justice, Peace and Community Week (JPCW) which will be observed from October 24–31. The theme, Building Inclusive Communities, is linked to the sentiments expressed by Pope Francis in his encyclical Laudato Si. ‘Integral ecology’ includes building the common good, which is “the sum total of social conditions which allow people, either as groups or as individuals, to reach their fulfillment more easily and more fully” (Gaudium et Spes, #26).

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