The Socio-Political Apostolate of the Society of Jesus in the Philippines
(02)8426-5968
YOU HAVE A NUMBER OF ENGAGEMENTS TO CHOOSE FROM —
EDUCATION +
FORMATION
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Equipping people with the knowledge regarding difficult realities in our country
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Teaching and training people to think critically and discern response and action to social problems
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Enlightening them about basic legal principles and Church teachings
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Empowering people to hold public officials accountable
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Guiding the youth to meaningfully engage in dialogue and taking appropriate action
COMPLETE LIST OF
ACTIVITIES
Research
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Drafting of research bulletins
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News monitoring and compilation, creation of news briefs
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Creation of fact-check reports
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Creating a database of applicable Church teachings, pronouncements, positions
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Helping form National Situationers
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Facilitate Balitaan Sessions among volunteers and staff
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Conduct socio-political analyses and discernment sessions
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Creation of thought/opinion pieces/articles
ADVOCACY
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Maximize use of social media platforms to raise awareness and promote engagement
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Creation of media content: short videos, memes, infographics, thought pieces, feature articles, prayers, songs, music videos
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Drafting of talking points to be used by circles of discernment
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Maintenance and updating of SLB Social Media Accounts and Website
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Formation of circles of discernment/dialogue
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Organize peaceful demonstrations, prayer vigils, rallies (virtual; physically, when already permitted by government regulations)
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Staging exhibits that can go around different schools and parishes
EDUCATION + FORMATION
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Develop and implement National Situationer – Conscientization – Church Social Engagement Seminars and Workshops (Kuwentuhang Bayan)
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Organize fora, talks regarding current issues
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Construct prayer guides with themes revolving around current realities (for BECs)
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Training of facilitators to conduct citizenship engagement workshops, seminars, modules.