Featuring
Hille Haker
Richard McCormick S.J. Endowed Chair in Catholic Ethics, Loyola University Chicago
Ian Manzi (moderator)
Program Assistant, Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues
Batool Salloum
Advocate for Family Reunification
Brenda Urizar
Program Manager, Catholic Relief Services
Monsignor Robert J. Vitillo
Secretary General, International Catholic Migration Commission
The Christian faith began with a vulnerable child born to a displaced mother facing a range of threats. Since then, Christian communities have interacted with children and families in precarious situations. Catholic organizations have often been on the front lines offering assistance to migrants and refugees all over the world.There are now more children on the move than ever before–fleeing violence, climate disasters, and poverty–and seeking safety and protection within and across borders. Currently, nearly 40% of the 110 million displaced persons worldwide are under the age of 18. Alarming numbers of children are moving alone.
During this webinar, participants will explore the role of the Catholic Church in responding to children who are migrating alone or who are at risk of or have been separated from their families in the context of migration. How does Catholic social teaching inform faith communities’ responses to unaccompanied and separated children in the context of migration? How do Catholic principles and practices interact with government policies and public perceptions related to immigration?
The forum on Faith and the Family: Propagating and Preventing Child-Family Separation across Time and Context is convened by Catholic Relief Services and Georgetown University’s Collaborative on Global Children’s Issues, in coordination with the Changing the Way We Care initiative and strategic partners. English, French, and Spanish interpretation are available.
