AIDS Compassion Sunday
The observance of AIDS Compassion Sunday originated in the Archdiocese
of Newark where it has been successful in raising awareness about HIV/AIDS
for many years. In 2002, the National Catholic AIDS Network undertook the
development of guidelines and information to assist other dioceses and local
parishes to observe AIDS Compassion Sunday. The resources included in this
packet and on the National Catholic AIDS Network reflect many months of planning
and thought; hopefully, they will assist local parish communities to raise
awareness about HIV/AIDS on a weekend in the liturgical year that best fits
the schedule and liturgical planning of the local community. The centrality
of Eucharist and the local community are given central focus as the people
of God are encouraged to respond vigorously to the Gospel call to feed the
hungry, give drink to the thirsty, welcome those who are different from us,
clothe those without clothes, be present to the sick and to reach out to
those who are imprisoned. HIV/AIDS flourishes where injustice and denial
prevail. May Mary, Mother of God, Light in All Darkness lead us in the way
of truth, charity and love as we reach with compassion and hope in a world
living with HIV/AIDS.
HIV/AIDS: A Call to Compassion
English Version (428
kb PDF file) Spanish
Version (431 kb PDF file)
Addtional Resources
Please feel free to download the resources and make copies as needed. Donations
and/or special collections will help ensure that these resources continue
to be available.
AIDS Through the Lens of Catholic Social Teaching
(536 kb PDF file)
Parish Leaders Evaluation Form
(17 kb PDF file)
Parishioners Evaluation Form
(15 kb PDF file)
Sample Bulletin Announcements
English Version (25
kb Word file) Spanish
Version (25 kb Word file)
AIDS Compassion Sunday Logo
(186 kb JPG file)
HIV/AIDS and the United States
English Version (108 kb
PDF file) Spanish
Version (104 kb PDF file)
The fact sheets can be downloaded from the Leadership Campaign on AIDS website at http://www.surgeongeneral.gov/aids/tlcastatistics.html.
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