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"God does not reveal himself in the abstract, but by using languages, imagery and expressions that are bound to different cultures. This relationship has proved fruitful, as the history of the Church abundantly testifies. Today it is entering a new phase due to the spread of the Gospel and its taking root within different cultures, as well as more recent developments in the culture of the West. It calls in the first place for a recognition of the importance of culture as such for the life of every man and woman. The phenomenon of culture is, in its various aspects, an essential datum of human experience." -- Pope Benedict XVI, Verbum Domini, 2010
Featured Webinars
Grace & Bias: Forming Catholic Leaders around Issues of Race Webinar Series
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Below are three webinars in the series focusing on Grace & Bias: Forming Catholic Leaders around Issues of Race. These webinars, produced in conjunction with SLI Connect, are titled "Implicit Bias: Tools for Self-Development", Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue about Racism", and "Theological Reflection on Racism".
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Implicit Bias: Tools for Self-Development
Implicit Bias: Tools for Self-Development
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A free webinar series from Saint Luke Institute and the Catholic Apostolate Center. Ministry leaders will learn skills for examining their own personal biases and strategies for engaging others in meaningful dialogue about race. This first webinar discusses how the ever-growing diversity of the Church and our world continues to enrich and challenge pastoral ministers in new ways. Implicit bias, or the attitudes and stereotypes that affect our behavior in an unconscious manner, can impact our ability to successfully manage intercultural interactions and diverse ministry environments. Understanding the implicit biases we hold and how personal identity and cultural experiences impact our worldview can facilitate personal growth and development as an effective pastoral leader.
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Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue about Racism
Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue about Racism
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Many of us find it challenging to talk about uncomfortable topics, especially when there is potential for offending someone or creating interpersonal conflict. This is especially true with conversations about race and racism. So how do we learn to broach difficult topics and also foster an environment for authentic dialogue in a ministry setting? In the current climate where race, culture and racial dynamics are at the forefront of our society, A. Mechelle Haywood, Psy.D., offers skills for engaging in conversations about racism and other issues of difference.
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Theological Reflection on Racism
Theological Reflection on Racism
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Racism is a moral and spiritual problem. Jesus Christ made it clear that all kinds of vices flow from the human heart. (Mark 7: 20 – 23) If we do not seek to convert our own hearts as well as the hearts of others in our efforts to overcome racism, then we will be left with “tolerance” between the races and not the real “reconciliation and healing” that is truly needed. Pastoral leaders need to first deal with what might be contained in their own hearts regarding racism, before seeking to help others to overcome racism. This Theological Reflection on Racism will make use of sacred scripture to guide a spiritual reflection on how we can proceed to overcome racism in our own hearts and in the hearts of others.
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The Dignity of Black Lives: A Catholic Response to the Sin of RacismDeacon Ajani Gibson from the Archdiocese of New Orleans explores the reality of racism in the Church and the necessary place of the Church in the fight against racism.
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African american/black catholic resources
- USCCB Subcommittee on African American Affairs
- The National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC)
- NBCC Pastoral Plan of Action 2017
- USCCB Resources
- Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
- Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities
- Plenty Good Room – The Spirit and Truth of African American Catholic Worship (USCCB)
- What we Have Seen and Heard – A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization from the Black Bishops of the United States
- Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, Kentucky, President. USCCB
- In a Word: A monthly publication for and about African American Catholics
- Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Methodologies for Engaging with ADW Anti Racism Resources -ADW Office for Catechesis webinar
In support of the ADW anti-racism initiative - Made in God's Image: Work and Pray to End the Sin of Racism - the Office for Catechesis developed a catechetical resource packet for adults, youth and children. This webinar will help you consider how best to use these resources. It also presents a brief catechesis on the themes incorporated throughout the anti-racism lessons: dignity of the human person, common good, subsidiarity and solidarity.
The Initiative Website can be accessed here.
The Initiative Website can be accessed here.
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National Black Catholic Congress 2017 Webinars
These six webinars were produced in collaboration with the Catholic Apostolate Center and the National Black Catholic Congress for their Congress XII in 2017.