During Sunday’s Edge session, we finished our semester on social justice by discussing how we can get involved globally and locally. As a fun introduction, we acted out a flash mob to show the youth that it starts with one person, but it grows as others join. Flash mobs also call attention to something and call people out of their normal, daily routines. The youth were challenged to realize that the only thing needed to break the cycle of injustice is one person working for change. Service to others is about learning to love and, therefore, brings us closer to Christ as well. Your child was also presented an opportunity to help serve an organization within our session. Here are some questions for the ride home:
A few things to talk about with your child/family may be:
1. What can a flash mob teach you about getting involved to help others?
2. How do you think that we as a family can get involved in serving our local or global community?
3. What area of injustice would you be most interested in helping to fix?
Your Challenge: Remember…
1. We are called by God, through our Baptism, to break the cycles of injustice in the world.
2. Everyone has the ability to world for social justice, regardless of our age.
3. Service to others helps us to grow in love and, therefore, helps our own soul in the process of serving.
4. We are challenged to be a voice for the voiceless, to stand with those who are persecuted, to help those in need, and to work for peace.