Why We Show Compassion – a Catholic view
This paper outlines two different views on people seeking asylum, followed by short passages from Catholic statements and the gospels. Below are some further links to other material on Catholic teaching. :
- Social Justice Statement 2015/16 For those who have come across the seas
- Australian Catholic Refugee and Migration Office on Catholic teaching
- The Vatican Refugees: A Challenge to Solidarity
- Pope Francis 21.02.2017 Speech transcript
Why we show compassion – some realities
We are inspired too by realities of asylum seeking past and present.- A snapshot of asylum seeking in Australia over time
- Information on the current situation
- More detailed information which is updated frequently is available from the Refugee Council of Australia
Tips for Facilitating Community Conversations
A guide for how best to facilitate a community conversation.
Engage Hearts and Minds: A Toolkit for Refugee Action
In this toolkit, CAPSA has compiled a range of resources to equip parishes, workplaces and local community groups to get involved. We want to provide people with tools to take the lead in their community and seek out support from CAPSA where needed.These activities are inspired by the Gospel and the teachings of the Catholic faith. As modelled by Pope Francis as our leader, we strive to welcome refugees and migrants to our communities and promote an acceptance of diversity. Our work is now needed more than ever!
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Circle of Silence including flier
You can download and print this flier to hand out during a Circle of Silence expression of solidarity. Print Instructions The flier is double-sided so follow these instructions to print correctly:- Select A4 paper size
- Select 2 pages per sheet
- Select double-sided (flip on short-edge/short-edge binding)
- Print in colour