Catholic Commission for Social JusticeOver the past few years CCSJ has organized a competition linked to Respect for Life Week for under14 year-olds and 14-19 year olds. The Theme for the Competition this year was: “What are the core Christian values that guide you on your life’s journey?” CCSJ would like to thank those who submitted essays in response to this competition.
“Saying thank you is more than good manners. It is good spirituality.” (Alfred Painter)
On behalf of CCSJ, I would like to thank all those who helped to make our 4th Respect for Life Week a memorable one. Our theme this year was: Regenerating the Moral and Spiritual Values of our Society. Presentations such as Archbishop Harris’ and Dr Terrence Farrell’s – delivered at our opening Conference – will be uploaded on CCSJ’s website. DVDs of the Conference and of most of the panel discussions that took place across the country can be obtained from CCSJ’s Office (Tel: 290 1635).
Theme: Regenerating the Moral and Spiritual Values of our Society
October 5th 2013
On behalf of members of CCSJ I extend a warm welcome to all of you. This is the 4th year that our Archdiocese is observing Respect for Life Week (RFLW). At the 3rd sitting of Synod, 2009, the faithful asked for such an observance.
Strategy 3a:1 of Resolution 3 under pastoral priority 3: Regenerating the Moral and Spiritual Values of our Society, stated: “The Archdiocese to dedicate a week every year to the theme of ‘respect for life’.
Strategy 3a:3 states: “Each parish to conscientiously, honestly assess how it respects life, in terms of facilities for and services to persons from all walks of life and implement systems accordingly.”
Suggested format for service in parishes and schools, homes, prayer groups…wherever the people of God may be gathered.
CCSJ invites you to attend a free International Conference on Tuesday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Law Faculty Auditorium, UWI, St Augustine, on the theme: The Death Penalty in the context of Public Security: Neither Right, nor Effective. The Conference is a precursor to worldwide observances to mark the 11th World Day Against the Death Penalty (October 10), dedicated this year to the Greater Caribbean region.