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Faith in Action - Acts of Advocacy
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What is Advocacy?Catholic disciples on mission are called to put Two Feet of Love in Action!
This foundational principal includes two distinct, but complementary, ways we can put the Gospel in action in response to God’s love: social justice (addressing systemic, root causes of problems that affect many people) and charitable works (addressing immediate needs and providing emergency assistance).
Learn more about this concept on the US Bishop’s website here.While St. Andrew parishioners are very generous with Charitable Giving, the information below provides an opportunity do acts of advocacy.You are invited to form your conscience on the issues below and complete the action opportunities if you feel called to do so.
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When I was hungry and thirsty….Nutrition and clean water programs all over the world.
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When I was naked you clothed me . . .
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A stranger, and you welcomed me . . .
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In prison, and you visited . . .
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How might we help our brothers and sister in Christ?We are a group of parishioners who feel called to welcome, serve, and advocate for our immigrant brothers and sisters. We offer compassionate support to immigrants and opportunities for formation to our fellow parishioners so our parish community continues to honor the dignity of every person. Learn more about the ministry here.
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Creation CareMany Catholic parishes across the nation have embraced environmental stewardship as a ministry, answering Pope Francis’ profound call in his Papal Encyclical, Laudato Si’. This important pastoral letter, addressed to both Church leaders and Catholic laity, explains our responsibility to care for God’s creation.
St. Michael the Archangel in Cary has created a document to assist with ways to reduce waste. This document identifies local stores and organizations that provide reuse, recycling, and repair opportunities.
View that document here.
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When I was ill . . .The Catholic Church states that organ donation is an acceptable and even morally laudable practice. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says that organ transplants “are in conformity with the moral law,” though only “if the physical and psychological dangers and risks to the donor are proportionate to the good that is sought for the recipient” (No. 2296).Currently 2 parishioners are seeking organ transplants.Learn their stories by clicking on their names below.Please share these stories with your friends and families.
Together we truly can make a difference for Caitlyn and Frank!
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Respect Life Information
View the parish Respct Life page here.
Local Pregnancy Centers- Fuquay-Varina:
Hand of Hope Pregnancy Center
Safe Haven Baby Box Advocacy Opportunity
This initiative has saved many lives in Indiana, but other states’ Safe Surrender laws require in-person surrender of children. The Knights of Columbus have a lobbying effort to change this and allow parents to surrender their children through a Baby Box with a person on hand to receive the baby 24 hours a day.
Learn more about the Baby Box Bill here.
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Who are my members of congress?
Find out
If you find other organizations who are advocating for our brothers and sisters around the world, please share the information with Melissa DuCharme at [email protected] for review.
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