In addition to drawing near in friendship to those who suffer and letting ourselves feel and face the threats to the health of our one world, the SCSJ encourages students to take action on their own as well as with groups working to expose and change systems and structures that perpetuate violence and injustice.
To get a feel for advocacy, watch this video from Amnesty International, and check out the Catholic Relief Services advocacy blog. For further reflection, participate in the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Reflection Series on Faithful Citizenship. Click on each of our priorities below to find relevant information, and specified resources.