Nature of the Organization's Work or Ministry:
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Our ultimate goal is to demonstrate that, in the
love of Jesus Christ, by working together we can
build a community of faith and celebrate the
richness of the Black experience within the Catholic
tradition in our Archdiocese.
Since the
Commission’s inception in 1986 we have:
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Celebrated the African/African American Catholic
community in large Archdiocesan celebration
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Developed a resource center of information about
African American Ministry programs, catechetical
materials, videotapes, artifacts, music for use
within parishes.
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Sponsored leadership retreats for adults and
youth, with a special emphasis on the development
of the annual Kujenga retreat for youth.
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Used every opportunity to partner with
Archdiocesan and civic agencies as well as other
denominations to bring about systemic change for
justice and against racism.
Target Audience:
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The parishes
in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis,
who wish to be more effective in including the
gifts of the Black Catholic Community.
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The
Commission of Black Catholics advises the
Archbishop on matters concerning the Black
Community of the Archdiocese.
Potential Uses
of the Institution:
Consultation
for leadership development; Afro centric liturgy,
curriculum for school and religious education;
catechetical resources; issues arising from
multi-racial communities; national trends in Black
Catholic experience. |
