Social Justice Social Justice is about respecting the dignity, worth and value of every human person. It is about ensuring that each human person has access and a share in the resources and fruits of the community. It acknowledges that human beings have unconditional entitlements to fundamental rights such as the right to life, food, shelter, education, employment and freedom of speech. Social Justice is about living the Gospel values in our daily lives by following the example and teaching of Jesus Christ. We are called to love and care for the poor and the oppressed and in doing so, we will find ourselves closer to the way of life God wants us to live.
Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves, For the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up and judge fairly; Defend the rights of the poor and the needy Proverbs 31 : 8-9
What Can I Do To Work For Social Justice? » Be involved in the Social Justice activities at school. » Each Campus of Emmaus College elects Social Justice Captains who highlight and organize group activities which promote a more just society. Support these activities by being actively involved. » Volunteer to be part of the Social Justice Team. » Be part of the Social Justice group and suggest ideas and activities that promote justice. » Contribute to organisations, primarily Catholic, that work for Social Justice. » You can contribute through donations of money, goods or by giving of your own time through voluntary work. » Your Social Justice Captains have many more ideas about how you can work for Social Justice. See them for further ideas and information.
Global Minds This is a Social Justice group which operates at the Burwood Campus, having been established in 2008. This initiative was driven by Nivek Harrison a Year 12 student, who was very keen to offer an opportunity for involvement in Social Justice to other students. While Nivek initiated the establishment of the group, she was ably supported by Emily Bowman the 2008 Year 11 Liturgy Captain. Some twenty three students and three staff members have been involved in its evolution this year. The group has adopted ‘Global Minds’ as its title as a way to signify that its interests will be wide and varied. It is to be hoped that the group will continue to develop, supporting the work undertaken in 2008.
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