Catholic Charities of Arkansas Parish Social Ministry Office Helping parishes reach out to their neighbors in need

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Parish Social Ministry is a new effort by the diocese through Catholic Charities of Arkansas. It provides assistance to help parishes live out the Church’s social teaching, which calls us to recognize the fundamental dignity of all human life at every stage.

Parish Social Ministers (PSM) and/or PSM volunteers work within specific parish communities to address social needs and issues. PSMs will be trained for ministry through Catholic Charities and the diocese. PSM positions and opportunities can be created in any parish in Arkansas.

PSMs meet their community’s social needs in three main ways:

• Direct Service: establishing tangible needs assistance programs such as food banks, respite care programs and visiting nursing homes and hospitals.
  
  
• Advocacy: supporting the less fortunate in the community by advocating for their rights on a local, state and national level.
  
  
• Convening: bringing people together to educate them on social issues relevant to the community.

The Parish Social Ministry Office creates communities of service and social change through unique partnerships between parishes, Catholic Charities and the diocese. This office also heads Catholic Charities Disaster Response activities and can provide training to parish disaster response teams.

Go to Disaster Response Services.
Go to Parish Assistance Services.