Social Justice Sunday
2009 Social Justice Sunday – 27 September
And You Will Be My Witnesses: Young people and justice
Social Justice Sunday will be celebrated around Australia on Sunday,
27 September 2009. Order Now!
The theme for this year's statement from the Australian Catholic Bishops is: Young people and justice.
The following information and resource materials are now available:
2009 Social Justice Sunday Statement (PDF)
2009 Social Justice Sunday Statement (word version)
Order form (PDF)
PowerPoint Presentation (4.2 MB)
Instructions for using PowerPoint presentation
Summary (PDF)
Liturgy notes (PDF)
Student and teacher resource (PDF)
Discussion Guide (PDF)
Bishops' Conference media alert (PDF)
Letter from Archbishop Philip Wilson (PDF)
Previous Social Justice Sunday Statements
(2000-2008)
2008: A Rich Young Nation: Affluence and Poverty in Australia, September 28, 2008 - Download PDF
2007: Who Is My Neighbour? Australia’s role as a global citizen, September 30, 2007 - Download PDF
2006: The Heart of Our Country: Dignity and justice for our Indigenous sisters and brothers, September 24, 2006 - Download PDF
2005: Jesus, Light for the World: Living the Gospel Today,
September 25, 2005 - Download PDF
2004: Peace Be With You: Cultivating a culture of peace,
September 26, 2004 - Download PDF
2003: A Generous Heart in the Love of Christ: Challenging Racism in Australia Today, September 28, 2003 - Download PDF
2002: A New Earth: The Environmental Challenge,
September 29, 2002 - Download PDF
2001: A Just and Peaceful Land: Rural and Regional Australia in 2001
September 30, 2001 - Download PDF
2000: Woman and Man: The Bishops Respond
September 24, 2000 - Download PDF