Communities of Salt and Light offer a framework for the integration of social ministry in parish life. It works to affirm and encourage local parish commitment and creativity in social ministry. Effective social ministry helps the parish not only do more, but be more – more of a reflection of the gospel, more of a worshiping and evangelizing people, more of a faithful community. It is an essential part of parish life.

Catholic Social Service can help provide a general assessment of social ministry in individual parishes that can help identify both strengths and weaknesses in efforts to integrate the Church’s social mission into various aspects of parish ministry. The general assessment can lead to further discussions by those responsible for each area of ministry.

For more information please contact Debbie Snapp, Executive Director at 620-227-1588 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .