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Call to Family, Community and Participation Group Members: Natasha W, Nicole S, Kat R, Gabby H, Caroline M, Claudia B, Meredith V

Definition of Call to Family, Community, and Participation- Humans are not only sacred but social. This is why we should all be active in various activities: socializing with friends and family, participating in political events, and joining in on economic activities. During these activities, we should use our faith to form decisions and actions. We are called to serve the Church through our families, the community and participation.

Our unit in simpler terms: In our unit, we discuss how we, as a society, can help the community, family, and everyone who needs help. Community plays a big role in our society so we can start a community garden, clean the streets, and gather as groups to get to know one-an-other. Family also plays a big role in our lives because they are with us more than anyone. As a family, we can get together as a reunion and see all of your family you don't get to see that often. We, as teenagers, can do a lot in our community such as: Issues our teaching faces:
 * As Catholics, we have the responsibly to be active participants
 * In the lives of our family members
 * In our community
 * In those lives who are in our community
 * We are also called to be active participants
 * In our social life
 * In our economic life
 * In our political life
 * By using the values of our faith, we must__As human beings we are not only sacred but social-__ this is the main goal of our theme, and it is our job, as Catholics, to fulfill that goal.
 * Shape our decisions
 * Shape our actions
 * Gay Marriage-
 * The Catholic faith teaches that a marriage should be between a man and a woman
 * This is shown in the Bible in the story of Adam and Eve
 * Racism- Racism has no place in a Christian community, one that is in union with Christ
 * Racism can separate a community and a family
 * Catholic faith teaches us that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to excel
 * Defacing of property/graffiti is turning your back on the call to community
 * We are called to keep our community a nice and safe place to live
 * Divorce
 * When a marriage doesn't work, some people get a divorce and end the marriage
 * Marriage is unity made by God and is therefore unbreakable
 * You are supposed to stay with your spouse in good times and bad
 * Divorce goes against the beliefs of the Church and separates a family
 * Abortion
 * A baby is a gift from God, and and when a pregnant woman decides to abort her baby she is going against the Church and turning her back on the call to family
 * Homeless People
 * Homeless people live on the streets and often starve and suffer in extreme temperatures
 * They have an extremely hard life and as a community it is our job to protect, cloth, and feed the homeless



<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;">Articles you should read: <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">"Christian Activism" by //Focus on the family Issue Analyst// <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">[]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">"Why You Need Family Time- It is important to spend time with them" by Hope Wilbanks <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">[]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Information on "Call to Family, Community, and Participation" <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">[]

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Church newsletter: <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">"CST: Call to Family, Community, and Participation (The sixth in a seventh part series on Catholic Social Teaching)" <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">[|http://www.stmarycanandaigua.org/pdf/08-10-19CSTCalltoFamilyCommunit][|yandParticipation.pdf]

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<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 15px; text-align: left;">Thought provoking questions to ask yourself:
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">What can you do to participate in your community?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">What can you, as a teenager, do to help those around you?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">How can you participate in your family?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">What are some ways to help the rest of your family get involved in participating?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Why is it wrong to not be an active participant?
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Am I participating enough? If not, what can I do to fix this?

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">__Citations-__

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">California Catholic Conference. "The Call to Family, Community, and Participation." Catholic Legislative Network. 2007. Web. 23 Jan. 2012.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Catholic Campaign For Human Development. "Family, Community, and Participation." 2008. PDF file.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Diocese of Austin Contributors. "Principle Theme: Call to Family, Community, and Participation." Catholic Charities of Central Texas. 2006. Web. 23 Jan. 2012.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">McCormick, Rakhi. "The Call to Family, Community, and Participation." Young Adults Decide in Faith. Association Edge, 2 2003. Web. 23 Jan. 2012.

<span style="display: block; font-family: Tahoma,Geneva,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: left;">Wilbanks, Hope. "Why You Need Family Time- It Is Important to Spend Time with Them." Hope //WIlbanks on HubPages.// Web. 14 Feb. 2012.