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African American Catholic Community Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarship Announcement Applications for School Year 2020-2021 The African American Catholic Community (AACC) announces that Fr. Rollins Lambert Scholarship application packets are now available in Archdiocese of Santa Fe (ASF) Catholic elementary schools. Applicants must be African American, Catholic or non-Catholic, in grades kindergarten to eight; enrolled or will be enrolled in one of the ASF Catholic elementary schools for the 2020-2021 academic school year. Parents must describe a verified level of need and unique circumstances through the Grant & Aid Assessment in FACTS at each Catholic school. Application packets must be completed and postmarked before or on Friday, March 6, 2020. Join us on Sunday, April 26, 2020 at noon for the AACC 28th Anniversary Mass and Fr. Rollins Lambert scholarship awards at St. Joseph on the Rio Grande Catholic Church, 5901 St. Joseph’s Dr. NW, Albuquerque 87120. For more information, contact the Office of Social Justice and Respect Life, 505.831.8205 or Gerry Harge, 505.831.0800.
february 2020
New Children’s Book about Racism: Help Children Recognize the Value of Our Differences
The Department of Justice, Peace and Human Development and Loyola Press have published a new children’s book—which is perfect for opening a conversation with children about the evil of racism. Additionally, you can find activity sheets to accompany this story of Ray Ikanga, a young boy whose family came to the United States as refugees. As Ray begins making new friends, his excitement is interrupted and the community is shocked when Ray’s family receives a hurtful message. This and other resources are perfect for use by Catholic communities as we celebrate Black History Month in February. Open Wide Our Hearts, the U.S. Bishops’ recent statement against racism released in November 2018, can help Catholics learn more about how to work together to dismantle racism in our hearts, families and communities. Additionally, our friends at Catholic Mobilizing Network created a helpful, short video with the Top 5 Lessons from the Pastoral Letter Against Racism. Order now here: https://bit.ly/316stJJ
