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Monday, April 6, 2009

Justice for Immigration

This is a review of the USCCB’s work entitled “Justice for Immigrants.” This information, available at the USCCB’s website and justiceforimmigrants.com outlines the Roman Catholic Church’s social justice position on fighting for better immigration laws and standards. They discuss the “earned legalization” policy, which allows those already in the country the ability to stay; to continue to be productive. The largest influx of immigrants are of Hispanic descent. Better control over the immigration issue would combat unscrupulous employers. Better immigration laws would keep families together.

This week’s review is from Charles W. Dahm, Parish Ministry in a Hispanic Community, by Paulist Press. One chapter of the book is the focus this week, chapter 7, A Community of Teaching Ministries. The subject is the religious education of the youth. It discusses faith in the family and how critical that is. It discusses promoting social justice, peacemaking, and respecting diversity. This book is a good starter resource for working with the Hispanic population.

The text’s focus on peacemaking, social justice, and diversity are in-line with the Bishop’s Justice for Immigrants proposal. The Bishops want people to fight for the underprivileged and the article somewhat addresses that. The Bishop’s position is to fight for justice and they don’t encourage illegal activity. They encourage people to peacefully fight for justice for all. I would recommend supporting Justice for Immigrants as a resource and supporting the Bishop's proposal as a fair way to approach the immigration condition we face.

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