The role of the
Commission is summarised in its statement of vision
and purpose:
Vision:
A diocese fully
engaged with the call of God to be a people of justice and peace.
Purpose:
As Christians, we are
called to try to live out God’s will.
God calls us to act
for the common good and the good of all creation.
The main task of the
members of the Commission is to answer that call personally and to engage the
diocese in doing likewise, in the light of scripture and Catholic social
teaching.
The Commission has
sixteen members and a full-time Coordinator. It has links with the national
J&P Network (www.justice-and-peace-org.uk) and with national organisations working for justice and peace.
We prepare a Three
Year Plan to serve as a framework for our various activities.
Current priorities
include:
To engage the diocese …
• Foster J&P activity by parishes,
Local Pastoral Areas (LPAs), and individuals.
• Dialogue with other Commissions and
Departments of
• Improve Communication.
• Engage with young people.
… in acting for the
good of all creation
• Reflect on climate change issues and
promote action and resources within the diocese.
…and for the Common Good
• Encourage greater political
engagement.
• Monitor implications of increased
migration.
• Continue to promote the work of
agencies working for the Common Good e.g. CAFOD, Church Action on Poverty, Pax Christi, Progressio.
• Continue to network with other Christian
traditions and other Faiths.
… in the light of
Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching
• Create opportunities for
prayer/retreat
• Provide opportunities for reflection
on Catholic Social Teaching (CST)
• Continue to promote Craighead
Institute ‘Integrating Life & Faith Course’.
• Reflect on ‘prosperity without
growth’ in the light of Catholic Social Teaching.
For information about
the wider work and activities of the