SOCIAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE

Mission and purpose

The Social Justice Committee (SJC) exists to coordinate and execute on Old St. Mary’s mission of deepening the community’s relationship with Jesus Christ through education and service. The SJC is an advisory and action board assisting the Pastor in defining and implementing social justice and charity ministries with the support of Old St. Mary’s parishioners, Old St. Mary’s School students, parents, and staff, and community members. The SJC serves as a central clearing house for social justice and service related initiatives and opportunities for the parish and school communities. The SJC works in close coordination with, but is separate from, the Parish Pastoral Council.

Membership and terms

The Pastor appoints six to eight volunteer members to serve alongside representatives from the Parish Pastoral Staff and School Administrative Staff. Members should reflect the diversity of the parish and school community and possess a passion for Catholic Social Teaching.

Members serve three-year terms, renewable for an additional three years by mutual agreement of the Pastor and appointee. Terms are staggered to ensure stability and new perspectives, with no more than one-third of the committee turning over in a single year.