EJP - Ecology, Justice and Peace
- Strives to hear and actively respond to the cry of the earth and the cry of the poor
- Identify local issues of injustice and seeks to challenge them in light of Catholic social teaching
- Deepen the understanding of people's lives on the peripheries in order to respond and take action for change by bringing speakers, workshops, and information to the whole parish
The EJP group is committed to ensuring that EJP is integral to the life of the Parish. The group welcomes new members.
Some of its activities:
- Participates in providing food and fellowship in community outreach dinner on third Tuesday of every month
- Has set up the Upper Hutt Housing Trust
- Explores the issues of climate change and care of creation
Catholic Social Teaching
Ecology, Justice and Peace Group (EJP) are committed to advocacy and action based on these Catholic Social Teaching principles.
Think Globally and act Locally!
“A real concern today is that liturgy and social justice tend to be treated as two unrelated activities in the life of the Church... the equality we know at the table of Christ’s Body must be celebrated at all other tables.”
EJP Focus:
Our liturgical gathering on the Sunday reminds us of Church as community and as a family united in prayer. The mercy and compassion we receive from God flows out into the rest of our week and into our relationships in our wider community.
Think Globally and act Locally!
“A real concern today is that liturgy and social justice tend to be treated as two unrelated activities in the life of the Church... the equality we know at the table of Christ’s Body must be celebrated at all other tables.”
EJP Focus:
- Promotion of Te Reo and Māoritanga
- Social outreach (e.g. community dinner)
- Advocating on behalf of the environment with local authorities Sustainability, enviro-waste management
- Supporting Upper Hutt Housing trust
Our liturgical gathering on the Sunday reminds us of Church as community and as a family united in prayer. The mercy and compassion we receive from God flows out into the rest of our week and into our relationships in our wider community.
Nine Core Principles of Catholic Social Teaching
- Human Dignity. Te Mana I te Tangata
- Solidarity. Whakawhanaungatanga
- Preferential Option for the poor. He Whakaaro Nui mot e Hunga Rawakore
- Subsidiarity. Mana Whakahaere
- Stewardship. Kaitiakitanga
- Distributive Justice. Te Tika ka Tohaina
- Promotion of peace. Te Whakatairanga I te Rangimarie
- Participation. Nau te Rourou
- Common Good. He Painga ma te Katoa
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Teresa Homan
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Judy Dixon
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