Feast of St Joseph the Worker

1 May 2013

The Pastoral Letter for the Feast of St Joseph the Worker is entitled 'Time for a New Start: A call to increase allowance payments'

Download the Document - A4 format (PDF)

Download the Document -three-column format (PDF)

Discussion Guide - 2013 World Day of Peace message

The ACSJC has produced a discussion guide on Pope Benedict's 2013 World Day of Peace message. Its theme is: Blessed are the Peacemakers.

The discussion guide provides a summary of the Pope's message, some points for reflection and discussion, and prayer.

Download the document - PDF

2013 Social Justice Diary - Order Now

The 2013 Seasons of Social Justice Diary includes the dates of significant events, anniversaries and special days which celebrate particular aspects of social justice.

A social justice program is provided for the full year. An essential resource for teachers and parishes.

For more information Click here (PDF)

Social Justice Statement 2012 - 2013

Orders are now being taken for the Social Justice Statement

The Gift of Family in Difficult Times:
The social and economic challenges facing families today

Letter from Archbishop Denis Hart (pdf)
Order form (pdf)
Summary (pdf)

Social Justice Sunday Liturgy Notes (doc)
Social Justice Sunday Liturgy Notes (pdf)
PowerPoint presentation (pptx)
Community & School Education Resource (doc)
Upper Primary School Resource (doc)
Media Release (pdf)

Social Justice Statement 2012-2013 (pdf)
Social Justice Statement 2012-2013 (doc)
Social Justice Statement 2012-2013 (audio)

Launch Addresses

Reading the Signs of the Times - See, Judge, Act

The following discussion guides have been prepared for individuals and groups seeking to engage with current social justice issues using the Church's social teachings to inform their judgement and action. Each discussion guide marks the anniversary this year of major social encyclicals.

Reading the signs of the times (pdf)
Rerum Novarum (1891) (pdf) 
Quadragesimo Anno (1931) (pdf) 
Mater et Magistra (1961) (pdf)
Octogesima Adveniens (1971) (pdf)
Laborem Exercens (1981) (pdf)
Centesimus Annus (1991) (pdf)