SOCIAL JUSTICE WEEK TE WIKI O TE WHAI TIKA 6-12 SEPTEMBER 2020 Easy as CST: Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST:

Unlocking the Church’s Potential Te Tuku i nga- Pumanawa- o te Hahi- kia Whai Hua

RESOURCE BOOKLET

23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - Year A 6 September 2020

Tutū ana te puehu Stirring up the dust “Today we want to keep dreaming. We celebrate all the opportunities which enable [us] not to lose the hope of a better world with greater possibilities.” , 2015

Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church's Potential Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST: Te Tuku i nga- Pumanawa- o te Hahi- kia Whai Hua Published by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand PO Box 12193 Thorndon Wellington 6144 [email protected] www.caritas.org.nz ISBN: 978-0-908348-70-1 (online) ISBN: 978-0-908348-69-5 (print) Research and writing: Teresa Shanks, Michael Stewart and Joanna Viernes Editing: Martin de Jong, Rebecca Sees and Joanna Viernes Te Reo translations: Te Po Hohua, Deacon Danny Karatea-Goddard and Piripi Walker Contributions: Most Reverend , Catherine Gibbs, Julianne Hickey and Fr. John O’Connor Graphic design: Rebecca Sees and Mareta Tana Illustrations: Fran Walsh

We acknowledge and thank all who have contributed their time, experience and expertise in the creation of this resource. - Table of Contents Rarangi- Upoko

Introduction Kupu Whakataki How to use this booklet Page 1 What is Social Justice Week? Page 2

Section 1: SEE Wahanga- 1: TIROHIA New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Statement Page 3 Delving into the Theme: “Easy as CST: Unlocking the Page 5 Church’s Potential” - Section 2: JUDGE Wahanga- 2: WANANGATIA Catholic Social Teaching Principles Page 6 Including focus issues and CST in the Scriptures

Section 3: ACT Wahanga- 1: MAHIA Celebration: Ideas for the Mass Page 10 Readings and Gospel Reflection Page 12 Liturgy of the Word with Children Page 13 Sent: Social Justice Week Actions Page 14 How to use this booklet Me pewhea- te whakamahi i tenei- pukapuka

The hope for this booklet is to assist parish priests, parish leadership and liturgy committees in considering how their parish can include the Social Justice Week (SJW) theme in their Sunday celebration and activities during and beyond the week.

This booklet is split into three sections:

Section 1: SEE - TIROHIA introduces the theme and includes the statement from the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. - Section 2: JUDGE – WANANGATIA provides information on the Catholic social teaching (CST) principles and relevant pieces of scripture. This is to assist in your understanding of the SJW topic.

Section 3: ACT – MAHIA provides resources specifically for the Mass on Social Justice Week Sunday, as well as ideas for activities for your community outside of the Mass.

We understand that parishes will choose to take some ideas and leave others or come up with new ones entirely. Ultimately, we hope that each parish can continue to share the gift of the Church’s social teaching with their community – both in formation but more importantly in action.

For more in depth resources on Catholic Social Teaching and stories of hope, please visit our website at www.caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice- week. These can be used for discussion groups, social justice groups, and personal use.

1 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST What is Social Justice Week? He aha tenei- mea te Wiki o te Whai Tika? Social Justice Week was established by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference in 1997 as an ongoing commitment in the Catholic calendar. 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, and near the beginning of the Season of Creation1. This is a period in which the liturgical readings teach us about discipleship.

This year the Social Justice Week theme is:Catholic Social Teaching.

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 Thomas Williams said these words in 1997 at a “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. The mercy and compassion we receive from God flows out into the rest of our week and into our relationships in our wider community.

This book has been prepared with the support of the National Liturgy Office.

1 1 September – 4 October: an ecumenical season of prayer and action to protect our common home, endorsed by Pope Francis. See: https://seasonofcreation.org/ Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 2 Section 1: SEE - TIROHIA New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Statement on Catholic Social Teaching He Kupu na- te Huinga Pihopa- Katorika o Aotearoa - mo- nga- Akoranga Papori- Katorika Never has Catholic social teaching been more relevant in New Zealand and in our world than now. From navigating through a world still responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, to an increased awareness of racism and historic injustice, and the ever-increasing socio-economic disparities, the Church’s social teaching helps us focus our concerns about the world. It provides a lens through which we can try to make sense of how our society is being changed, particularly by COVID-19 at this time. Catholic social teaching is a body of thought on social issues that has been developed by the Church over the past hundred and thirty years. Its foundations are rooted within scripture and can be found in writings by a succession of Popes and other Catholic leaders. Catholic social teaching helps us to apply Gospel values such as love, peace, justice, compassion and community, to modern social problems such as poverty – including homelessness and hunger, conflict, migration, access to goods and the environment. Considering the theme of Social Justice Week 2020, perhaps it is not mere coincidence that this year’s Social Justice Week falls right before Aotearoa New Zealand’s general election. As well as pondering on the Social Justice Week resources prepared by Caritas on Catholic social teaching, we encourage you to also read and reflect on our Election Statement in your preparation to vote. COVID-19 has exposed our vulnerabilities – within ourselves, our communities and in our world. However compared to other parts of the world which have been unable to move beyond individual rights and freedoms to protecting the health of the community, most New Zealanders 3 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST showed a commitment to the common good of all. Lockdown allowed us to rally around the common good of the health of all, but now can we rally around the common good of the economic health of all? Are we able to bring our experience and understanding of the common good forward and compel ourselves to think first of the needs of those who are most vulnerable? Our rich tradition of social teaching helps us develop a heart for social change. A change in heart or behaviour needs firstly, an encounter with Christ. Pope Francis spoke of seeing the Body of Christ, broken in the sacred liturgy, in the faces and persons of the most vulnerable, through charity and sharing1. After COVID-19, we don’t have to look very far. Secondly, we need to apply our intellect – using tools to be able to analyse current social issues. In order to move together towards a more just world, we need to question how we “proclaim the Gospel and make it present”2. When Pope Francis gave his Urbi et Orbi blessing on 27 March 2020 he said, “We have realized that we are on the same boat, all of us fragile and disoriented, but at the same time important and needed, all of us called to row together, each of us in need of comforting the other. On this boat... are all of us.” This imagery of solidarity and working for the common good is valuable to keep in mind with the election imminent, but also from our shared experience of the New Zealand COVID-19 lockdown. We remember what we have collectively experienced and learned, we reflect on those experiences in the light of Catholic social teaching, and we move forward in love and justice to care for each other, for our neighbours, and for our world. , Bishop of Auckland and NZCBC President Stephen Lowe, Bishop of Hamilton and NZCBC General Secretary , Cardinal Archbishop of Wellington and NZCBC Vice-President , Bishop of Dunedin , Bishop of Christchurch Michael Gielan, Auxiliary Bishop of Auckland

1 Pope Francis. (2017). First World Day of the Poor. 2 Pontifical Council for Justice & Peace. (2004).Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church, par. 62. Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 4 Delving into the Theme: “Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church’s Potential” Rukuhia te kaupapa nei: “Mama- - noa, Penei- i te CST: Te Tuku i nga- Pumanawa- o te Hahi- kia Whai Hua”

Being made in the image of God is what gives human beings and human life a very special and unique dignity. Christ’s command for us to love God and love our neighbour is exemplified through Catholic social teaching (CST). In 1891, at the height of the industrial revolution in Europe, there was a great and growing gap between rich and poor. At this time, Pope Leo XIII wrote a letter, Rerum Novarum, that focused on the condition of workers and just wages. He emphasised the importance of working for the common good and the role of the state to ensure the wellbeing of all, especially the poorest. Since that time, Church leaders including Popes and Bishops have written encyclicals (letters) and messages to the Church and wider community. These contain fundamental principles which the Church believes should underpin a healthy society, politics and economy which concern all people. They have addressed different social challenges that face our communities, including human life, rights and responsibilities; poverty; refugees, asylum seekers and migrants; environmental justice; indigenous peoples; and international development and peace. This formal body of writing forms the basis of CST. It draws on the Scriptural traditions of the prophets who spoke out against injustice, and it follows the teachings and example of Christ and the tradition of the early Church leaders and saints. It provides us with key ethical principles and a lens through which we can interpret social issues around us and take action to seek justice. Following these CST principles is the key to unlocking the full potential of the Church.

5 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST - Section 2: JUDGE - WANANGATIA Catholic Social Teaching Principles Nga- Matapono- - Akoranga Papori- Katorika Depending on your location and perspective there can be different lists and ways of categorising the CST principles. We have expanded on the key themes within CST and focused on nine core principles which we believe give a great overview. Once you have familiarised yourself with the principles, you can see how interconnected they all are. Human Dignity • Te Mana i te Tangata Our common humanity requires that we respect and uphold the dignity of each and every human being. All our other rights and responsibilities flow from this dignity. This principle is deemed as the central aspect of our Church’s social teaching. The idea that each life has value is shared with International Human Rights which are also universal, inviolable and inalienable.

God said, “Let us make human-kind in our image, according to our likeness.” Genesis 1:26

Solidarity • Whakawhanaungatanga Being in solidarity is recognising others as our brothers and sisters and actively working for their good. In our connected humanity, we are invited to build relationships to understand what life is like for others who are different from us.

Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 6 Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable • He Whakaaro Nui- mo te Hunga Rawakore Giving preferential option for the poor compels us to think first of the needs of those who are most vulnerable. The poor and vulnerable have a special place in the kingdom of God. Putting into practice the preferential option for the poor means considering the impact of our own decisions and of public policy on the most vulnerable members of society.

If one member suffers, all suffer together with it; if one member is honoured, all rejoice together with it. 1 Corinthians 12:26

Subsidiarity • Mana Whakahaere Taking account of subsidiarity means ensuring decision-making happens at the most appropriate level, so all those affected can contribute. Local groups have important insights into what is best for their communities. They need to have a say and to influence the outcome.

‘The principle of subsidiarity is a teaching according to which a community of a higher order should not interfere in the internal life of a community of a lower order, depriving the latter of its functions, but rather should support it in case of need.’ CCC #1919

7 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST Stewardship • Kaitiakitanga Exercising stewardship is caring for the gifts that God has given to us, including the environment, our own personal talents and other resources. Everything in creation is given for all people. Understanding our interdependence with all living creatures, we should use God’s gifts responsibly to meet the needs of everyone, now and in the future.

Our faith and our religious tradition have much to offer the world at this time, including the importance of simplicity, and of learning to give up some things that we want, so others may have what they need. Our understanding that we are stewards of God’s creation, our solidarity with the poor, and our respect for the common good make the issue of environmental justice the responsibility of every person.’ NZCBC: Statement on Environmental Justice, 2006

Distributive Justice • Te Tika ka Tohaina God intended all people to share in the world’s resources. Distributive justice, also known as the Universal Destination of Goods, requires that the allocation of income, wealth, and power in society be evaluated ensuring that everyone’s basic material needs are met. Resources should not be exploited now at the expense of future generations.

Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 8 Promotion of Peace •Te Whakatairanga i te Rangimarie- All peace requires respect for human life, which in turn involves the safeguarding of Deceit is in the hearts of the dignity and freedom of people. Peace is those who plot evil, but the fruit of justice and love and is dependent those who promote peace upon right order among human beings. have joy. Proverbs 12:20

Participation • Nau- te Rourou, Naku- te Rourou As human beings we live in community with others, growing together. We are called to be active members of our local, national and global communities to improve the wellbeing of all people. We have a responsibility to be inclusive in our churches, our workplaces, our neighbourhoods and our decision-making processes. As communities we can work creatively to provide opportunities for all people to participate. So we, who are Common Good • He Painga ma- te Katoa many, are one body in Christ, and Our actions have an impact on wider society. It is individually we are up to every one of us – governments, communities members one of and individuals – to promote the common good. another. When we make decisions, we should choose to Romans 12:5 consider the good of all.

For more, please visit caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week. You will find more information on CST, some focus issues and stories of hope from across the country which bring each principle to life.

9 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST Section 3: ACT - MAHIA Celebration: Ideas for the Mass Te Whakanui: He Whakaaro mo- te Miha Social Justice Week Sunday - 6 September 2020 Please make use of the following options and adapt them as necessary for your local parish context. Welcome • He Mihi Suggested text that the person welcoming people to Mass may wish to use: Today marks the beginning of Social Justice Week. This year the focus is on Catholic Social Teaching with the theme of “Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church’s Potential.” We recognise the important place that our Church’s social teaching has in our faith and tradition. This week is an opportunity to delve deeper and live out our baptismal call to promote love, peace, justice, and the dignity of all people and creation. - Prayer of the Faithful • Nga- Inoinga a Te Hunga Whakapono Feel free to choose any of the suggested intentions linked to both Father’s Day and Social Justice Week, and supplement them with your own to reflect the needs of your community. Leader: E te Ariki... All: ...whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou. E te Ariki, we pray that all leaders within Aotearoa use their gifts to shape us as a community and uplift the dignity of all. For fathers: that they will grow in steadfastness and courage to accompany their families with a deepening love for Jesus Christ.

Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 10 In a spirit of trust, may we accept and be renewed by God’s gift of unconditional love and mercy. May we generously spread this gift of aroha to all we encounter each day. Parish Newsletter/Notices • Nga- Niupepa a-Parihi/Nga- - - Panui- You may wish to use this text as a notice in your newsletter or bulletin:

Social Justice Week: 6th – 12th September 2020 Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church’s Potential “Today we want to keep dreaming. We celebrate all the opportunities which enable [us] not to lose the hope of a better world with greater possibilities.” (Pope Francis, 2015) Each year in September, the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference give us Social Justice Week to consider an issue of social justice in New Zealand. This year the theme is Easy as CST: Unlocking the Church’s Potential. Let us take this opportunity to delve deeper into our Church’s social teaching and consider how we promote love, peace and justice. For resources and more information visit caritas.org.nz/ parishes/social-justice-week.

Poster and Bookmarks • Panui- Whakaahua me nga Tohuwahi- We invite you to put the poster up two weeks before Social Justice Week, which takes place from 6-12 September this year. Include the provided bookmarks with each parish newsletter on the 6th September and please make it available to parishioners.

11 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST Readings and Gospel Reflection He whakaaroaro mo- nga- Tuhituhinga Tapu me nga- Rongopai Social Justice Week Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Feel free to use the homily pointers below in whatever way is helpful. Today is Father’s Day – a day when we remember those men who have been good or positive influences in our lives. Whether it be our earthly father or step-father, a grandfather or uncle, or a priest we call ‘father’ – these father- figures carry the image of God our Heavenly Father as they can protect us, care for us, support us on our journey through life. However, none of us is perfect and neither are our earthly fathers. Only our Heavenly Father is truly perfect in all He does. That means that, as a family, sometimes we are called to bear with one another. We need to forgive one another. We need to exercise justice and mercy. How many of us have had a time when someone has treated us unfairly or unjustly? The Gospel reading today is very direct. The point is to act justly, to be reconciled to our brother or sister – to gently encourage them to turn away from a destructive path, be reconciled to each other and turn back towards God and His people. The prophet Ezekiel was told to warn God’s people, Israel, when they were wandering off track, down a path of selfishness. The Psalmist warns against hardening our hearts and urges us to listen for the voice of God. St Paul’s letter to the Romans reminds us that love for God and love for our brother or sister must be our motivation if we are going to have one of those “difficult conversations”. It’s not a case of “we know best”. Rather it comes from self- sacrificial love that recognises and uplifts the human dignity of another. This week also marks Social Justice Week. At a time when the world is going through great turbulence and uncertainty the need for a thoughtful and gospel-centred response is as great now as it has ever been. Catholic social

Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 12 teaching is a body of thought which applies Gospel values of love, peace, justice, and compassion to modern day social problems. The intertwined economic, health and environmental crises our world faces today calls for the Church’s social teaching to help us grasp our concerns and teaches us to be in solidarity with others and work towards the common good. Liturgy of the Word with Children Ko te Ritenga o te Kupu me nga- Tamariki Introduction This year in Social Justice Week we are looking at Catholic Social Teaching which helps us to look at what is happening in the world from a Catholic viewpoint and how we should interact with each other. Reading In today’s second reading (Romans 13:8-10), Paul the Apostle reminds us of the Ten Commandments and most importantly to love your neighbour as yourself: “Owe nothing to anyone, except to love one another; for the one who loves another has fulfilled the law.” Reflection Questions • How did Jesus define ‘neighbour’? • How can we express more compassion and care for one another? • Why is it important for us to be willing to help others? • Is what I want more important to me than the needs of others? Prayer of the Faithful with Children Leader: E te Ariki... All: ...whakarongo mai rā ki a mātou. We pray for the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; that they may be taken care of and protected. We pray for all of God’s creation; that we will become better stewards of it. We pray that we are able to look beyond ourselves and help those who are in need around the world.

13 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST Take Home Activity There are many prayers and activities to help children engage with this year’s Social Justice Week topic, including real-life stories, worksheets, prayers and videos, from our schools resources. You can find them on our website at caritas.org.nz/schools/social-justice-week.

Sent: Social Justice Week Actions Kua tukua: He whakairo hei mahi mo- te Wiki o te Whai Tika We offer here some resources and ideas for groups wishing to turn our Church’s social teaching into tangible action during and after Social Justice Week. Below are some ideas to help get you started: Prayer and Contemplation At the heart of meaningful work and action is a contemplative heart. We encourage parishes to organise discussion or prayer groups to further discuss and delve into the vast material of Catholic social teaching and its foundation in scripture. Consider using our reflection brochures and questions, prayer material and videos to aid your group. Parish Outreach Introduce yourself to those in your neighbourhood or parish and get to know each other. You may find people in need of help, or others who are passionate about similar causes. To find out about the needs in your wider community, consider talking with organisations such as St Vincent de Paul Society and Catholic Social Services who are already working in the local neighbourhood. Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 14 Participate in the 2020 New Zealand General Election The 2020 New Zealand General Election is one week after Social Justice Week on the 19th September. We encourage all parishioners to engage in the election process and to vote thoughtfully. Every election year, the NZCBC releases a statement to provide some reflections leading up to the election. The 2020 statement can be found at www.catholic.org.nz. We ask parishioners to read and consider this reflection as they prepare to vote. In light of the SJW theme, let us take the Church’s social teaching into consideration for the common good of all members of our society. As the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) said in their 2017 election statement: “Faith shapes our world view. Faith guides our political choices.” Catholic social teaching provides a lens through which we can consider political debates, policies and parties. You may consider the following for your parish community: • Discussion groups where you invite people to read the NZCBC 2020 Election Statement and reflect together on how it applies to your local context. • An election forum where you invite your local party candidates to speak and to answer your questions. • Pray for the political candidates and future leaders, that we would see compassionate and creative leaders who place the common good at the centre of their political decisions. Promoted by Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, 22-30 Hill Street, Wellington For more practical ideas for yourself, your family and your community, check out the “Living out CST” sections for each of the CST principles on our website: caritas.org.nz/parishes/social-justice-week.

15 Social Justice Week 2020 | Easy as CST Principles of Catholic Social Teaching

Human Dignity • Te Mana i te Tangata Each of us is made in God’s image. Every person has an innate human dignity no one can take away. Common Good • He Painga mā te Katoa We respect the rights and responsibilities of all people, so that all can flourish.

Participation • Nāu te Rourou, Nāku te Rourou Each of us has something unique and important to contribute to society. Everyone has a part to play. Subsidiarity • Mana Whakahaere Decision-making must happen at the most appropriate level, so all those affected can contribute. Stewardship • Kaitiakitanga We are entrusted to care for the gifts that God has given, including the environment, our own talents and other resources. Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable • He Whakaaro Nui mō te Hunga Rawakore We should think first of those who are most in need. Solidarity • Whakawhanaungatanga We recognise others as our brothers and sisters and actively work for their good.

Distributive Justice • Te Tika ka Tohaina All should have the necessities such as food, shelter, clothing, and access to what is needed for full development.

Promotion of Peace • Te Whakatairanga i te Rangimārie All peace requires respect for human life, which in turn involves the safeguarding of the dignity and freedom of people.

Te Wiki o te Whai Tika | Mama- - Noa, Penei- i te CST 16 Ma- te whiriwhiri tahi ka puawai- nga- pumanawa- o te tangata Together weaving the realisation of potential

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