St. Charles Borromeo

A Catholic Community in Washington Township NJ



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Social Justice

Our parish communities are measured by how they serve "the least of these" in our parish and beyond its boundaries to the hungry, the homeless, the sick, those in prison, the stranger

(cf Mt 25:31). Our local families of faith are called to "hunger and thirst for justice" and to be "peacemakers" in our own communities (cf Mt 5:6,9). A parish cannot really proclaim the gospel if its message is not reflected in its own community life. The biblical call to charity, justice, and peace claims not only each believer, but also each community where believers gather for worship, formation, and pastoral care.( Communities of Salt and Light, US Catholic Bishops 1993)

Jesus challenges his followers to proclaim God's reign and to follow his example in taking the side of those most in need, physically and spiritually. The vision of Jesus challenges the Church to see things from the side of the poor and powerless, and to assess lifestyle, policies, and social institutions in terms of their impact upon the poor.

A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching, Kevin E. Mc Kenna