St. Rita Ministry, Holy Family Catholic Church (Domestic Violence Resource Ministry) at 5125 S. Apopka-Vineland Rd., Orlando, FL 32819 US - Pastoral Statements
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This tenth anniversary edition of the bishops' pastoral statement on domestic violence includes a new section addressed to church ministers as first responders to domestic violence and an updated discussion of how religion can be used as a resource or a roadblock for abused women. Strategies for victims, updated statistics, and new resources and websites to which individuals can refer for assistance make this a useful publication for parishes, women's and social justice groups, church-sponsored charities, and health care facilities. More…
In their statement, the bishops speak to those who were sexually abused as children, to abusers, and to pastors and pastoral workers who can assist those who abuse and are abused. The statement offers basic information about child sexual abuse, including its prevalence, signs of sexual abuse, profile of an abuser, effects of abuse, and the healing process. It also suggests practical actions that dioceses and parishes can take to raise awareness and respond to the needs of abused persons. More…
This statement addresses the need for a moral revolution and a renewed ethic of justice, responsibility, and community. Recognizes impressive examples in dioceses, parishes, and schools across the country and calls for a major effort to mobilize the Catholic community to confront the growing culture of violence.More…
Follow the Way of Love: A Pastoral Message to Families
The story of family life is the story of love-shared, nurtured, sometimes rejected or lost. And in this uplifting message, the bishops offer families everywhere an inspiring reflection on love: how it is experienced in a family, how it is challenged by the pressures of modern society, how it grows, how it is supported by the whole Church. Included discussion questions make it ideal for use in marriage or family enrichment programs or parish retreats. More...
