Social Justice Week 11-17 September 2016 We all have a migration story: Fostering a culture of encounter

RESOURCES AND LITURGY NOTES

24th Sunday in Ordinary Time – Year C 11 September 2016

Tutu ana te puehu Stirring up the dust Dear brothers and sisters, migrants and refugees! At the heart of the Gospel of Mercy the encounter and acceptance by others are intertwined with the encounter and acceptance of God himself. Welcoming others means welcoming God in person.

POPE FRANCIS

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Research and writing: Cathy Bi, Louise Campbell, Fr Patrick Bridgman, Phillip Hadley Editing: Lisa Beech, Emily Benefield Graphic Design: Rose Miller Illustrations: Kieran Rynhart What is Social Justice Week? Social Justice Week was established by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference in 1997 as an ongoing commitment in the Catholic calendar for the week beginning the second Sunday of September. This is a time to consider, reflect and take action on a particular current social justice issue in the light of Catholic social teaching. Social Justice Week falls during the liturgical season of Ordinary Time. This is a period in which the liturgical readings teach us about discipleship. This year the Social Justice Week theme is: We all have a migration story: Fostering a culture of encounter. Why include liturgy notes for Social Justice Week? “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.” Cardinal Tom Williams said these words in 1997 at “Love in Action Day” during an address to a gathering of Catholic charity and social justice groups. Our liturgical gathering on the Sunday reminds us of Church as community and as a family united in prayer. At the table our diversity and unity is recognised. The justice and mercy we receive from God flows out into the rest of our week and into our relationships. This year we hope to place more emphasis on the way that Social Justice Week can be part of our celebration and gathering on Sunday. How to use this book? We imagine this book as a springboard. You will find here background information, ideas, suggestions, inspiration and reflections. It is a helpful place to start, but it is not prescriptive or compulsory. We respect that parishes will choose to take some ideas and leave others, or come up with new ideas entirely. In the end, we hope that each parish can include the Social Justice Week theme into their Sunday celebration and make it unique to their context and community as appropriate.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introductions 1

New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Statement on Migration 3

Social Justice Week 2016 theme 6

Preparing for Social Justice Week and liturgy notes 8

Readings and homily notes 12

Celebration of Mass 15

Social Justice Week for parish groups and mid-week gatherings 21

A final reflection 23

Catholic social teaching principles 24

2 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Statement on Migration Welcoming others means welcoming God in person! Do not let yourselves be robbed of the hope and joy of life born of your experience of God’s mercy, as manifested in the people you meet on your journey!

POPE FRANCIS, MESSAGE FOR THE WORLD DAY OF MIGRANTS AND REFUGEES, 2016

We each have a migration story; a story of how our ancestors, or we ourselves, came to this land. Māori trace their ancestry or whakapapa to the waka upon which their ancestors arrived in Aotearoa New Zealand. As Catholics we trace the migration story of our Church in Aotearoa New Zealand through the arrival in the 1820s of Catholic settlers, followed by Bishop Pompallier and the Society of Mary who arrived from France in 1838, landing first in Hokianga where they were welcomed by the tangata whenua, the people of the land. As Pope John Paul II reminded us when he visited Aotearoa New Zealand 30 years ago, people coming from Europe and more recently from other parts of the world, have not come to a desert, but to a land already marked by a rich and ancient heritage. We are called to respect and foster Māori heritage as a unique element of the identity of this country. Built on respect for persons and respect for diversity, the Treaty of Waitangi provides a basis for all those who are not Māori to belong to this land. Today Aotearoa New Zealand is a home shared by people of over 180 different ethnicities. Some arrive from war torn countries, forced to leave their home due to violence and war. Others come permanently or temporarily to support their family and work for a better life. All have come to New Zealand looking for opportunities for a more decent and hope-filled future to share with loved ones. We are moved by the stories of migrants and refugees who have come to New Zealand from situations of hardship and suffering. Hearing their stories demands we address the poverty, injustice and violence that make leaving home necessary for many individuals and families.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 3 At the same time we ask ourselves – how well are we doing as a country in offering manaakitanga, welcome and hospitality, to those recently arriving on our shores? Many former refugees and migrants continue to carry the pain of leaving home and separation from their homeland after arriving in New Zealand. Questions of identity and belonging linger behind the more practical demands of adjusting to a new way of life. The search for a decent home, meaningful employment and a sense of community, can take years. For migrants and refugees moving permanently to New Zealand on their own, the desire to be reunited with family is often a top priority. For others the loss of extended family networks can in part be compensated for by the welcome extended by the community. Some from migrant and refugee backgrounds struggle to find meaningful work that matches their skills and work background. Others experience exploitative working conditions when they do find work. These experiences demand that we examine our attitudes and the attitudes of our communities towards refugees and migrants. As a country proud of our generosity and fairness, it is appalling to hear of cases where migrant workers are being paid below the minimum legal wage and working in substandard employment conditions. Some recent cases in the media have featured stories of migrant workers whose work conditions resemble forced labour, where workers are restricted in their movement and have to work long hours for little pay. It is shocking that these practices exist in our communities in New Zealand. They must be exposed and eliminated with determination. The dignity of the worker should be at the heart of any job. Temporary and permanent migrant workers must enjoy the same rights and be treated with the same dignity as any other New Zealand worker. We have grave concerns about the treatment of people on temporary work visas and their families. The lack of connection to the local community can often contribute to a migrant’s vulnerability to exploitation and difficulty in finding work. This Jubilee of Mercy challenges us to foster a culture of encounter. As newcomers join our communities, we have an opportunity to meet and encounter each

4 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story other, on the one hand, to extend welcome and friendship, and on the other, to discover and celebrate the gifts that people from migrant and refugee backgrounds bring to our parishes, schools, and workplaces. Our migrant brothers and sisters are people whose dignity is to be protected and who have the capacity to contribute to the wellbeing of our common home. Many new arrivals will end up living in the poorest suburbs, because that is where cheap housing is available. We need to support the whole community so that both new arrivals and long term residents can have what they need to live in dignity. We are greatly encouraged by the response of parishes and religious brothers and sisters who are taking practical action to welcome refugees. Many have joined the call to increase our national refugee intake, and others have given time and resources to support families newly arriving in our country. This year, as we celebrate the Day of Prayer for Refugees and Migrants in June, and Social Justice Week with its focus on migration in September, it is timely to celebrate the stories of encounter and transformation that we are already experiencing in our communities. New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, June 2016

✠ ✠ Bishop of Auckland Archbishop of Wellington President, NZCBC Vice-President, NZCBC

✠ Charles Drennan ✠ Colin Campbell Bishop of Palmerston North Bishop of Dunedin Secretary, NZCBC

✠ Stephen Lowe ✠ Bishop of Hamilton Emeritus Bishop of Palmerston North

Fr Richard Loughnan Administrator Diocese of

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 5 Social Justice Week 2016 theme We all have a migration story: Fostering a culture of encounter Today, migration is changing our world in ways that we cannot ignore. In 2015 the number of persons living in a country other than where they were born reached 244 million for the world as a whole, a 41 per cent increase compared to 2000. Some migrants are forced to leave their home to escape persecution and violence, others choose to leave their own country in search of better opportunities for themselves and for their family. Global inequality and conflict drive many to seek a better life in other countries. Within Aotearoa New Zealand, we see internal migration occurring due to regional poverty, where people leaving behind marae, parish and other forms of community to seek work, education and opportunities in the cities. In the 50 years between 1936 and 1986, the Māori population changed from 83 per cent rural to 83 per cent urban, one of the fastest rates of urbanisation in the world. Discovering our migration Story In Aotearoa New Zealand migration from other places has played a very important part in the history of our country. Māori were the first people, who made Aotearoa their home many, many generations before the arrival of other peoples. Much later came the British and the continental European peoples, the Chinese, the Pacific peoples, peoples from different parts of Asia, Africa, South America and the Middle East. For pākehā and other tauiwi (non-Māori), the Treaty of Waitangi lays the foundation for our belonging to this land. It is the moral basis for our presence in Aotearoa New Zealand and is New Zealand’s original immigration document. In New Zealand, everyone has a migration story. Some people are more in touch with their sense of arrival to this land than others. In a Māori pepeha an individual can identify the waka upon which their ancestors first arrived

6 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story in Aotearoa New Zealand. Similarly, for those who were not born in New Zealand, they can perhaps recall their first impression of New Zealand. No matter where we come from, we now call this land our common home. Sharing our common home In extending manaakitanga or hospitality to newcomers, we recognise and welcome new cultures and traditions while respecting and preserving Māori culture and traditions that already exist here. People who have come here all bring with them something of the culture of the societies they left behind: their food, clothing, language, spiritual beliefs, art and stories. These influences have helped to form new cultures and new peoples that are unique to this land. In preparing for Social Justice Week this year, we invite everyone to consider “what is my migration story?” and “how are we fostering a culture of encounter?” Since the Old Testament, God has set clear expectations of how migrants and refugees are to be treated in our land. In Leviticus 19:33-34 it says, “When an alien resides with you in your land, you shall not oppress the alien. The alien who resides with you shall be to you as the citizen among you; you shall love the alien as yourself, for you were aliens in the land of Egypt: I am the Lord your God.” Human dignity, solidarity and common good are the principles upon which we must treat our migrant brothers and sisters. Migration provides an opportunity for enriching contact among cultures and civilisations. Yet it can also be an isolating experience for migrants, and misunderstandings can arise between people of different cultures and backgrounds. In 2016, Pope Francis has written the letter,Migrants and Refugees Challenge Us: The Response of the Gospel of Mercy, where he encourages us to foster a culture of encounter, sharing and solidarity. He calls us to welcome the stranger as we would welcome Christ himself. Though some people may feel threatened by change and growing diversity, it is important for us to overcome our fear through encounter with others who are different from ourselves. Aroha mai, aroha atu – love received, love given. Just as we have been welcomed into Christ’s family, we are called to show welcome to others.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 7 Preparing for Social Justice Week In the weeks leading up to Social Justice Week, we suggest parishes may wish to consider some of the follow ideas: Poster: Putting the Social Justice Week poster up two weeks before Social Justice Week (11-17 September). Parish newsletter:Include Social Justice Week information in the bulletin notes in the lead up to the 11th of September 2016. Newsletter insert example:

Social Justice Week: 11th – 17th September 2016 We all have a migration story: Fostering a culture of encounter “Welcoming others means welcoming God in person! Do not let yourselves be robbed of the hope and joy of life born of your experience of God’s mercy, as manifested in the people you meet on your journey!” – Pope Francis Each year in September, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference give us Social Justice Week to consider Catholic social teaching on an issue of social justice in New Zealand. This year the theme for parishes is We all have a migration story: Fostering a culture of encounter. Let us take this time to reflect on our own migration journey and consider how we can foster a culture of encounter in our own life and in the life of the parish. For resources and more information visit www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week

Brochure: Include the Social Justice Week Examen – Fostering a culture of encounter brochure with each parish newsletter on the 11th of September and make it available to parishioners. Planning: Include input from various migrant and ethnic communities in the planning and organising of Social Justice Week Mass. Shared meal: Organise a shared lunch after Mass on the 11th of September and invite everyone to bring an ethnic dish that reflects their migration journey, to share with others.

8 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story Offering for those in need:Organise to have an offering for those in need in the community for food, and or other basic necessities to give to the local St Vincent de Paul or diocesan initiative to resettle former refugees in New Zealand. Map our parish: Have a map of the world up the week before Social Justice Week and invite parishioners to place themselves on the map where they trace their family and ancestry. Social Justice Week videos: Consider playing one of the three Social Justice Week videos looking at what it means to be a welcoming community and parish if this is appropriate for your parish. These videos are 3-4 minutes long. These videos could also be shown: before Mass, after Mass, during morning tea or at a mid-week meetings or gatherings to initiate conversation and provide inspiration. Discussion questions can be found on page 21. The three videos include: • Welcome to Wellington - Helping former refugees settle This video shows how the Church community has come together with the Red Cross to ensure refugees resettling in Wellington can arrive to a home that is furnished with love. • Te Pārihi o Te Ngākau Tapu – A parish of welcome This video shows the community of Te Parihi o Te Ngākau Tapu showing great manaakitanga to migrants from other countries, Māori from other rohe (regions) and people of all backgrounds so that all can find belonging in this place. • From stranger to family - St Peter's College in Palmerston North This video looks at the diverse experiences that new students from other countries have in coming to New Zealand and the way that these students find their feet, and a sense of belonging, over time in their new home and school. These videos are included on a DVD with this booklet and can also be found on our website at www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 9 10 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story Liturgy notes For Masses on Sunday 11 September focused on the Social Justice Week theme of migration, parishes may wish to consider using: • One of the Social Justice Week videos before Mass begins or after Mass finishes. • Asking parishioners to translate some/all of the Intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful into the language of their ethnic communities. • The Second Eucharistic Prayer for Reconciliation or the Eucharistic Prayer for use in Masses for Various Needs, Form III. • Masses and Prayers of Various Needs and Occasions, No 30 For the Preservation of Peace and Justice or No 32 For Refugees and Exile.* • Prayer Over the People, 13 or 14. • the following Hymn suggestions: Amazing Grace Be Not Afraid Bob Dufford Bring Forth The Kingdom Marty Haugen Gather Us In (Here In This Place) Marty Haugen Let Us Build A House (All are Welcome) Marty Haugen Sing A Song for Peace and Justice Shirley Murray Song of Faith Maria Guzzo Here I Am Lord Dan Schutte

The Masses and Prayers of Various Needs and Occasions and Prayer Over the People can be found on the insert: Extract from the Roman Missal.

* Suggestion made in consultation with the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 11 Readings and homily notes 2016 Social Justice Week Sunday – 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Year C Readings The readings for Sunday the 11th of September 2016 have a strong emphasis on the merciful nature of God to His people and the way He pursues and extends welcome to the last, lost and least. Exodus 32:7-11. 13-14 The context of this passage is Israel’s migration journey from Egypt to the promised land. The Israelites chose to break God’s commandments. Moses pleads with God on their behalf, asking Him to remain faithful to the promises He made to them, before they sinned. God agrees to show mercy and forgiveness. Psalm 50: 3-4, 12-13, 17, 19 This psalm pleads with God for mercy and compassion so that we can again praise the Lord and be restored to our covenant relationship. 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Paul strongly emphasises God’s great mercy for those least deserving and furthest away from Him. Even him, Paul, who had worked against God’s grace in Jesus Christ was welcomed and shown mercy.

Gospel Luke 15:1-32 or shorter version Luke 12:1-10 The shorter version of this gospel focuses on the parable of the lost sheep where a shepherd leaves the ninety-nine sheep to find the one lost sheep, and the parable of the lost coin where a woman rejoices as she finds her lost coin. In a similar way, God rejoices and celebrates when one person returns to Him. The longer passage also includes the parable of the prodigal son, again emphasising God’s pursuit and welcome for those who are far from Him. Migrants challenge us to show mercy not fear.

12 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story Homily Notes – 24th Sunday Ordinary Time – Year C, 2016 These reflections have been written by Fr Patrick Bridgman to be used in the preparation of homilies, prayers, or other meetings during the week. Mercy – the underlying motif of today’s readings and the theme of our Holy Year. We will encounter mercy in the parable of the two sons who were lost; both the younger and the older. We as a country experienced such mercy when in May 2010 Nayan Woods, 4 years old, died having been hit by an out of control car driven by a teenager. Nayan’s parents said, “We don’t have any anger towards the motorist involved in this terrible accident. It is a tragedy for us all.” They went on to ask the driver to live a life worthy of their son. The life of that teenager was potentially lost, but through mercy was found and restored. Mercy – witnessed by Moses and the people of Israel in the answer to the prayer of Moses. Moses’ prayer of intercession itself evokes the very nature of God – a God who is in relationship with the people whom he has created and holds in being. Mercy – experienced by Saul the persecutor who becomes Paul the Apostle through the grace of Jesus Christ. This is the experience of the greatest sinner, Paul, to whom is shown the “inexhaustible patience” in which all who follow will come to trust. Mercy – In this Year of Mercy, Pope Francis has spoken of the “name of God being mercy”. This Sunday’s passage from the Gospel of Luke is sometimes referred to as the heart of the Gospels – and rightfully therefore mercy is central. The shepherd seeks the one that is lost. The woman calls together neighbours to celebrate the coin that was lost. Both are parables that relate how God rejoices in the recovery of relationship. Both are parables revealing God’s initiative to seek what is lost, to find, and to rejoice at the resulting restoration in relationship – mercy in action! In the following parable of the lost sons we again are drawn into the dynamic of loss, finding, and rejoicing at a relationship restored, however the very human story of the older son then unfolds. Sadly, we can respond to God’s mercy by closing ourselves to mercy, and not being open to its life changing effects.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 13 Mercy – We, the People of God, who hear of God’s mercy and reflect upon the Word recognise that as we are shown mercy, so we are called to be merciful – and so seek, find, and rejoice over relationships restored to the right order. When considering the cry of the poor and the marginalised of today we have in this Social Justice Week been invited to enter into the complexity of migration and the plight of refugees. The call to a ‘culture of encounter’ will enable us as disciples of the Lord to welcome not reject; to champion not ignore the people who come to ‘God’s Own Country’ from difficult situations such as war, social deprivation and economic hardship. And in doing this all can come to experience the fullness of life that is offered by the God who is Mercy.

14 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story Celebration of Mass Social Justice Week Sunday – 11th September 2016 These suggestions and options have been prepared with the support of the National Liturgy Office. Parishes may adapt or use materials in their context as appropriate. Welcome: Suggested text that the person welcoming people to Mass may wish to use: Today is the beginning of Social Justice Week. This year the theme is We all have a migration story: Fostering a culture of encounter. We take the time this week to remember how we and our families come to live in this beautiful land and listen to the stories of others. As newcomers join our communities, we have an opportunity to meet and encounter each other, to discover and celebrate the gifts of diversity. Entrance Procession: Parishes may choose to bring symbols of the gifts we bring from our diverse cultures to be displayed near the front of the church (please avoid the use of flags which represent nationalities rather than cultural groups, and which may be painful to some people migrating from oppressive or difficult situations). Penitential Rite: Parishes may consider using Penitential Rite – third option, with suggested Acclamations Priest You protect the poor and displaced: Lord have mercy. R. Lord have mercy. Priest You embrace the needy and the stranger: Christ have mercy. R. Christ, have mercy. Priest You restore the lost and celebrate our return: Lord, have mercy. R. Lord have mercy. Or refer to The Companion, page 304, numbers 4 and 7.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 15 Prayer of the Faithful: Suggested intentions – Choose one of the following patterns then write further intentions to reflect the needs of your local community. You may wish to have these prayers spoken in different languages with the English translation available on a Powerpoint. • For Pope Francis, who continues to lead, guide and call us into solidarity with migrants, refugees and the vulnerable; • For an end to the violence and poverty that displaces so many people from their homes and families; • For ourselves, that this Year of Mercy may encourage us to take more responsibility for those who need a place of safety and care; OR • That people of every culture and faith may deepen their awareness of their own migration story; • That the leaders and people of Aotearoa New Zealand may find ways to strengthen manaakitanga, welcome and hospitality, to those arriving on our shores; • That the lives of our migrant brother and sisters may be transformed by the dignity, support and practical action that is offered to them;

Choose a short, familiar call and response – E te Ariki: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou OR We pray to the Lord: Lord hear our prayer OR Let us pray to the Lord Lord hear our prayer Preparation of the Gifts: During Social Justice Week and in the Jubilee of Mercy, it is appropriate to take a collection of food for those in need in our community.

16 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story Concluding Rites: you may wish to use this text as a notice in your parish announcements or newsletter to highlight Social Justice Week: We invite parishioners to stay after Mass to have a cup of tea and to share your migrant story with each other. This Social Justice Week we remember the words of Pope Francis: “At the heart of the Gospel of Mercy the encounter and acceptance by others are intertwined with the encounter and acceptance of God himself. Welcoming others means welcoming God in person!” As we go into our week, let us take the time to welcome others as we would welcome Christ.

Liturgy of the Word with Children Introduction In 2016, the theme for Social Justice Week is ‘We all have a migration story.’ In New Zealand, everyone has a migration story. Some people are more in touch with their sense of arrival to this land than others. No matter where we come from, we now call this land our common home. Gospel: In today’s Gospel the Pharisees and Scribes were complaining about Jesus welcoming and eating with sinners and tax collectors. So Jesus told them the parable of the lost sheep and the lost coin, he says: “what man among you with a hundred sheep, losing one, would not leave the ninety- nine in the wilderness and go after the missing one till he found it?” Reflection: In Jesus’ life, he welcomed and ate with people that others thought of as outsiders. Through this he shows us that God is a welcoming God who would leave the ninety-nine sheep to search for the one sheep that is lost and alone. Reflection questions: What is a time when someone welcomed you and helped you to feel like you belonged? How can we be more like Jesus and welcome people who are new to our community?

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 17 Take home activity – Map my migration story Use the map to show your migration journeys. Map where your ancestors came from and the parts of the world where your family now live. We have created various resources for children related to the Social Justice Week theme on our website: www.caritas. org.nz/social-justice- schools. These can be printed out and used as take-home handouts.

18 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 19 Prayer of the Faithful with children Leader: We know that God cares for those who are lost and those who are seeking a safe home, so we ask: • That people whose homes have been destroyed because of a war or a disaster may be given new hope; • That people seeking a place of belonging in a new country may be given strength while they wait; • That we will welcome people who come to Aotearoa looking for a good and safe place to live with their family; Leader: E te Atua, God of love, hear our prayers for those in need. Help us to do all we can to make Aotearoa New Zealand a safe and welcoming place to live. Through Christ our Lord, Amen Choose a short, familiar call and response – E te Ariki: Whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou OR We pray to the Lord: Lord hear our prayer

20 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story Social Justice Week for parish groups and mid-week gatherings We offer here some resources and ideas for small groups wishing to participate in Social Justice Week.

Organise a discussion around migration stories Watch one or all of the Social Justice Week videos on migration and welcome. (videos can be found at www.caritas.org.nz/social-justice-week) • What is something that surprised me from that video? • Who can I relate to in that video? • How does it challenge me? Read through the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference statement on migration together. • What is one idea that stood out for me from the statement? • How have I experienced a welcome when I have been a stranger in a new place? • How do we as a parish foster a culture of encounter with others who are different from ourselves?

Organise a prayer reflection around the culture of encounter Various prayer resources can be found at our website (see above). We have created a reflection resource called Examen – Fostering a culture of encounter. This can be used individually or as a group. A facilitator may read the steps of the examen out loud and allow time for participants to reflect in silence with God. The group may wish to say an opening and closing prayer together, and share any reflections from the experience. We encourage facilitators to familiarise themselves with the examen and to consider if the resource needs to be adapted for their group.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 21 Take practical action to support former refugees The New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference is committed to supporting former refugees in our communities. Parishes and individuals can volunteer their time, donate goods, teach English, provide training or provide work opportunities to former refugees. Contact your diocesan contact for refugee resettlement for more information: Auckland Hamilton CJ David Peter Richardson [email protected] [email protected] (09)360 3052 (07)858 3718 Christchurch Palmerston North Jon Brian Dave Mullin (03) 379 0012 (06) 354 1780 824 [email protected] [email protected] Wellington Dunedin Lesley Hooper Amy Armstrong (04)385 8642 (03) 474 5755 [email protected] [email protected]

Take practical action to support migrant workers Working in a different country can be an enriching time for any migrant, but at first it can also be challenging or disorientating. Many migrant workers have very positive experiences of working in New Zealand, however we are increasingly hearing of migrant workers facing the challenges of insecure work and unfair treatment at work, of exploitation and intimidation in the work place. This year, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand has undertaken to listen to the experiences of migrant workers and those who have supported migrant workers to find out how the Church can play a role to support migrants in our communities. We will be releasing the report in time for Social Justice Week with recommendations for government and communities about how we can support our migrant communities. To find out more, go to our website at www.caritas.org.nz.

22 | SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story A final reflection

Social Justice in the Mass “Liturgy, the worship of our God, is the work of the people, our primary work all week, which culminates on Sunday when we gather. We sign ourselves with the cross and welcome one another with peace and begin by telling the stories of the presence of Jesus Christ with us, risen and glorious, and of the great acts the Spirit continues to do in those who believe. We break open the word and break open our lives, break open our communities in reflection, song, and exhortation. We ask for forgiveness and recommit ourselves to the word of hope, the good news, as the substance of our living alone and together. Then we stand on our words of belief in the creed and offer our words, lives, bodies and souls, hearts and dreams, communities, resources, and even our lacks and sins as gifts to be transformed and given back to us by God. Then we tell the story again, the story of what the Father has done for us in Jesus through the power of the Spirit, and we call down that Spirit on our gifts of bread and wine and our offering for the poor. We break our bread and share our wine, and we break open our lives so that God can rush in with forgiveness, peace, hope, and life. Then the doors are broken open and we rush out to be word to others, to tell the story and let it come true in us, to be the bread, to be the wine, to be the body of Christ for a hungry, yearning world – to do justice and walk humbly with our God.” A reflection from Megan McKenna in Rites of Justice

Megan is well known as an author, lecturer, theologian and story teller. She is a Pax Christi USA Ambassador of Peace and holds a doctorate from the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, California, and a Masters from Catholic University, Washington DC.

SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK 2016: We all have a migration story | 23 Principles of Catholic social teaching

Human dignity – Made in God’s Image Each of us is made in God’s image, which means every person has an innate human dignity – te tapu o te tangata – no one can take away. Solidarity – Walking together Being in solidarity with others is recognising them as our brothers and sisters, and actively working with them for their good. In our connected humanity, we are invited to build relationships – whakawhananaungatanga – to understand what life is like for others who are different from us. Preferential option for the poor and vulnerable– Protecting those in need Having a preferential option for the poor – he whakaaro nui mō te hunga rawakore – compels us to think first of the needs of those who are most vulnerable. Common good – The good of each and all Commitment to the common good means working for the good of all – hei painga mō te katoa. This means respecting the rights and responsibilities of all people. Subsidiarity – Empowering communities Taking account of subsidiarity – mana whakahaere – means ensuring decision making happens at the most appropriate level, so all those affected can contribute. Stewardship – Being responsible guardians We are kaitiaki – guardians of the earth. Exercising stewardship is caring for the gifts God has given us, including the environment, our own personal talents and other resources. Participation – Everyone with a part to play Promoting participation – nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou – means recognising we each have something unique and important to contribute to society. We are called to be active members of our local and global communities. For more information, go to: www.caritas.org.nz/cst

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Dear brothers and sisters, migrants and refugees! At the heart of the Gospel of Mercy the encounter and acceptance by others are intertwined with the encounter and acceptance of God himself. Welcoming others means welcoming God in person.

POPE FRANCIS

Aroha mai, aroha atu. Love received, love given.

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