Working Nationally
The values of the Gospel – peace, love, truth, justice, charity – are unchanging, eternal truths. Yet the world is changing constantly. The Church therefore has a prophetic calling – to read these ‘signs of the times’ and interpret them in the light of the Gospel.
On a national level, this means the Church is called to reflect on the interface between Christianity and society. Do our schools, hospitals and prisons reflect the depth of Christ’s love for humanity? Do our laws protect and cherish all humans, rich or poor, sick or well, as made in the image and likeness of God?
To discern the answers, the Church in England and Wales engages in ‘national work’, an on-going reflection on issues that impact on our society. This includes to name just a few, our laws, education and health systems, the environment and dialogue between members of different faith communities.
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Legislation and Public Policy
The engagement of the Catholic Church in public policy and public life is first and foremost the task of the lay members of the Church, active and engaged as citizens in all walks of life.
Catholics in Healthcare
Catholics in Healthcare is an informative microsite for Catholic health and social care professionals offering resources, news and more
Evangelisation
The reason the Church exists is to evangelise; to be actively proclaiming and sharing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Marriage & Family Life
Celebrating Family: Blessed, Broken, Living Love is a national programme of support for marriage and family life within the Catholic community in England and Wales.
Education
We support more than 2,000 Catholic schools in England and Wales. Specifically our role is national policy
Safeguarding
A "culture of vigilance" to protect children
Catholic Parliamentary Internship
Providing the opportunity for young Catholics to make a difference in the public square
Young People
Young people are the Church of today, as well as tomorrow. The Catholic Youth Ministry is the part of the Bishops’ Conference that serves young Catholics in England and Wales.
Life Issues
All life is sacred, a gift from God. To end life prematurely is to deny that God has a plan for every human, created as we are in the image of his son Jesus Christ.
Dialogue with other faiths
Christ asks us to love unconditionally. This means Christians need to be wholeheartedly committed to reaching out to every neighbour and to be concerned for the common good.
Environment
God has given the earth to us to enjoy and cherish, so care for God’s creation is a vital part of Christian belief.
Ecumenism
Like any family, the Church has several branches. Each is different (Roman Catholic, Methodist, Anglican to name but a few) but all share a common source: Jesus Christ. In the past, as in the best of families, we’ve been divided. Ecumenism is about healing and forgiving the quarrels of the past, so we can all work together as a united witness to our shared faith in Christ.
Caritas
An umbrella group for Catholic charities that offer support for families, children and the elderly.
Heritage
A Church for us is more than a building – it is a Sacred Space, filled with God’s presence. Everything within that space – the paintings, the statues, the stained glass – exists for a spiritual purpose.
Vocations
What are you called to do? What is God calling you to? That is what the Church means by vocation.