Office for Social Justice
328 West Kellogg Blvd.
St. Paul, MN  55102   
(651-291-4477)

Program of Catholic Charities of
Saint Paul and Minneapolis

 Citizenship

A Social Ministry Assessment Tool
for Parish Staff and Leaders

This page is one part of a more comprehensive assessment tool entitled "Evaluating Parish Social Ministry."

After each statement below, rate your parish on its current progress
in integrating the Church's social mission into various aspects of parish life.

5=Outstanding; 4=Very Good; 3=Adequate; 2= Needs Improvement; 1=Does not exist


Rating

1. The parish offers opportunities to learn about issues and the moral dimensions of public policy issues affecting the poor and vulnerable. 


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2.  The parish actively promotes involvement in the Archdiocesan Sowers of Justice network. 


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3.  The parish regularly makes available information on local, national and international advocacy groups that advocate on behalf of the poor and vulnerable.


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4.  The parish makes a special effort with high school youth to encourage first-time voting and responsible consideration of social issues in the light of Church teaching.


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5.  The parish sponsors nonpartisan candidates’ forums during election years.


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6.  The parish makes policy advocacy an easy activity, through the availability of letter writing parties, action alerts, faxes, etc. right after or between masses.


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