News and resources from the ministries of the Office for Human Dignity
Office for Human Dignity
"I have come that they might have Life and life more abundantly."
John 10:10
Here are the latest opportunities
from the ministries of the Office for Human Dignity
to strengthen your faith and connect with the community.
Respect Life Ministry
Recent news reports have highlighted policies and practices relating to rationing protocols in response to the COVID-19 virus, prompting a response by three committee chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).
In the Statement on Rationing Protocols by Health Care Professionals in Response to Covid-19, the Bishops state, “Every crisis produces fear, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no exception. However, this is not a time to sideline our ethical and moral principles. It is a time to uphold them ever more strongly, for they will critically assist us in steering through these trying times.” Read the full statement.
This is an incredible opportunity to work with the Office for Human Dignity at the Diocese of Joliet. CCHD internships are open to Catholics in the United States who have leadership abilities, community service experience, and effective writing/communication skills. Openness to the CCHD values of solidarity building, the participation of the poor, and Catholic social teaching is essential. This is a paid internship from August/ September 2020 to May 2021. Our deadline has been extended to April 30th. Applicants have to commit to traveling to Washington (all expenses paid) in August. The application is attached here.
Next week, on April 22, we will celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day. The Catholic Climate Covenant has created a free Earth Day Program for your use. Sign up here.
Also, follow the Laudato Si’ Ministries on Facebook for more Earth Day and Laudato Si’ Anniversary information and activities.
Missions
We are Mission! Especially all the Children!
by Nancy Schramm, osf
Do you believe that God is calling your child/children to be missionaries, too? I am not referring to when they are adults, but now, as children. Do you believe that they, too, are instruments in God’s hands to spread the Good News of God’s love? I certainly hope you answered YES to all these questions. And to help your child acquire an awareness of mission and have some fun activities to work on during this time at home, we offer you the following resources. continue reading (1 minute)
