Devyn Buschow | Email: dbuschow@ccdallas.org | Phone: 469-801-8107

November 2024

“The Why & USCCB Resources”

Has anyone told you lately that you matter?  What if you went days, months, or years, without being told that you are loved and cared for?  As a faith community, we are called to show dignity to all people, and that includes serving those in need. 

It can sometimes seem overwhelming to know where to start.  Partnering with CCD is one of the best ways to serve locally, and we are so grateful for the partnerships that we have!  Our goal is always to help give you all the resources that you need to care for those in our community.

Today, I want to highlight the resources available from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Communities of Salt and Light website includes themes, resources, and a parish assessment tool so you can see how best to show dignity to those in need. You can find discussion guides, homily highlights, resources related to the sacraments and social mission, and leadership development!

Also on the website are real-life examples of parishes responding to the call to help those in need!  Want to get inspired? Click to read about rural leaders being trained in servant leadership, and parishes integrating social justice into their prayers of the faithful.

So many of these tools are available in English and Spanish and are beautiful resources for our faith community.

The USCCB calls us to “build evangelizing communities of faith, justice, and solidarity, where all believers are challenged to bring God’s love, justice, and peace to a world in desperate need of the seasoning of the gospel and the light of Catholic teaching.”

Want to talk more about how these resources can transform your parish? I’d love to get coffee or tea and talk more!  Please reach out to me at dbuschow@ccdallas.org to schedule a meeting.

Many blessings, until next time!

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