Community Action
Creating bonds of brotherhood
An evangelizing community gets involved by word and deed in people’s daily lives; it bridges distances, it is willing to abase itself if necessary, and it embraces human life, touching the suffering flesh of Christ in
others… An evangelizing community is also supportive, standing by people at every step of the way, no matter how difficult or lengthy this may prove to be. It is familiar with patient expectation and apostolic endurance.
Evangelization consists mostly of patience and disregard for constraints.…
FRANCIS, APOSTOLIC EXHORTATION EVANGELII GAUDIUM (24 NOVEMBER 2013)
Nearly 630 volunteers carry out their work in parishes throughout Navarre:
Through community participation, we work together with Parish Caritas, supporting the engagement of parish communities.
Parish Caritas represents that instance that is close to people in their own district or town, enabling the generation of neighbourly and close relationships.
Parish Caritas carry out a variety of activities. The best known is providing food and clothing, but the action of many Parish Caritas reaches much further.
Projects in Parishes
- Personalized accompaniment for individuals and families.
- Visiting the sick and elderly people who are alone.
- Visiting the sick and elderly people who are alone.
- Sewing workshop.
- Caring for itinerant people.
- School and youth support projects.
- Fair trade.
- Caritas markets
- Literacy courses.
- Fundraising for projects in developing countries.
- Get-together and training workshops.
- Awareness-raising.
