MISSION | SMIC

Responding to Challenges:

CHAPTER DECLARATIONS 2010-2016

We SMIC, an International Franciscan Congregation, are sensitive to the great questions of our time. We wish to interpret them as challenges and opportunities through our experience of faith, during this “kairós” time of grace in order to respond to the call of God in the present time.

CARE FOR ALL CREATION

We recognize the ecological crisis that threatens our planet and that we are part of both the cause and the solution. We commit to educating ourselves concerning this crisis, to simplify our lifestyle and to prioritize for the next six years the issue of water, in all its aspects. We will network with likeminded groups and movements, supporting and participating in actions that transform this situation.

…follow in MISSION/SOCIAL JUSTICE

GLOBALIZATION AND CHALLENGE

OF SOCIAL INCLUSION

We recognize the complexity of globalization, its positive and negative effects around the world. In response to this we will educate ourselves and others to these effects, and network with groups working in each country to advance globalization in a positive way.

We will take action to reduce the negative effects of globalization, such as social exclusion and the violation of human rights.

read the statement by the Munduruku peoples at their National Assembly

read what Asia is doing to respond to immigrant needs

PLURALISM AND A CULTURE OF PEACE

We commit ourselves to work toward a culture of peace among ourselves and the people we serve, promoting fraternal relations through the use of non-violent methods of conflict resolution, forgiveness and reconciliation.

We seek to be involved in inter-cultural, ecumenical and interreligious dialogue and collaboration.