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World Day of Social Justice
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Social justice… What is it? How to define it? Are you involved? How? How do the Jesuits do it? World Day of Social Justice
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Social justice: People’s ability to realise their potential in the society they live in World Day of Social Justice
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The term ‘Social justice’ was first used from 1840. It is believed to be invented by Luigi Taparelli - a Jesuit priest. Is a Jesuit principle – ‘being people for others’… World Day of Social Justice
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Or sometimes… …being Wombles for others! World Day of Social Justice
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“Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me” - Matthew 25:40 What are the Jesuits doing for Social Justice? World Day of Social Justice
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EDUCATION DISASTER RELIEF FUNDRAISING AND CAMPAIGNING CREATING COMPANIONS
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‘Jesuit education will form active citizens eager and prepared to create a democratic future for their country. I believe that education for justice means accepting that we all have a responsibility to change the world in which we live.’ - Fr. Joe Arimoso World Day of Social Justice
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ONE JUST ACTION World Day of Social Justice
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What you could do Talk to someone at school you normally don't have time for, or who you think you would not have much in common with. Make friends with those new to school or country. Ring a friend or family member who is ill or doesn't get out much. World Day of Social Justice
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What you could do When you see homeless people, try not to make judgements, or imagine they could be someone you know. Speak up about something that feels wrong/unethical at school or home. Learn about your companion school/country. World Day of Social Justice
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Pause for reflection World Day of Social Justice
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PRAYER ‘May the powerless find power May people think of befriending one another We desire to live as one nation As one family regardless Of our differences’ VANESSA MUTINHA, St. Peter Kubatana Senior School, Zimbabwe Samantha Aidoo and Gioia Caminada for Jesuit Missions UK World Day of Social Justice
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