Human+DevelopmentBG15


 * Reflect and answer he following questions in an essay. **

1. http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-map-county/ http://www.povertyusa.org/the-state-of-poverty/poverty-map-state/
 * **What is the poverty rate in your state? In your county? Does this surprise you? **
 * These are a valid source because it was published by the CCHD.

The poverty rate in my state is 17%, and the poverty rate in my county is 19.1%. This doesn't surprise me because all the the time I hear of people losing their jobs. Sometimes, I even see people living on the street ducking into bushes to sleep at night, wrapping themselves in newspaper just to keep warm, and even walking into places like Walmart or Target just to keep out from the rain.

2. No source
 * **What are the ways that you show love and walk humbly in your life with God? **

I show my love for god in many ways like the following; always being a good Catholic when ever the chance arises, giving money to the collection basket that is passed around at Mass on Sunday every time I go, and volunteering my free time to help the poor and the wounded. I walk humbly with God by trying never to be greedy or selfish in any way, not being a braggart about my unique abilities that were given to me by God, and not teasing people who don't do volunteer work.

3. http://www.usccb.org/about/catholic-campaign-for-human-development/who-we-are.cfm http://www.povertyusa.org/
 * **How does CCHD show their work for justice? Why does CCHD believe it is important for local groups or communities to be involved in the issues affecting the daily lives of people living in poverty? **
 * This is a valid source because it is written by the bishops of the Catholic church.
 * This is a valid source because it is published by the CCHD.

The CCHD shows their work for justice by educating people on poverty and how it is caused. This allows the people who are poor to speak and act for their own well being which reflects the Scriptures and the Catholic Social Teachings. The CCHD believe it is important for local groups or communities to be involved in the issues affecting the daily lives of people living in poverty because they want to provide the Catholic community with good chances to live out their callings as Catholics, and to live the golden rule that God gave us, love your neighbor as you love yourself. To sum it up, The CCHD has given Catholics around the world a chance to support poverty and people in need.

4. http://www.metromin.org/?gclid=CInSsvr7i8ECFW4Q7AodCh0AaQ
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What is a good example of a charitable organization in your county or state? What do they do? How are they providing charity in your community? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">This is a valid source because the website was made by the organization that it is about.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A good example of a charitable organization in my state is Metropolitan Ministries. They help people living on the street to get off their feet by giving the people food, clothing, shelter. They are providing charity in the community by allowing people to come and volunteer in the various ways they help people.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">5. http://www.ywcaoftampabay.org/site/c.8fLJLQPpEfL0H/b.8626127/k.BE91/Institute_for_Social_Justice.htm
 * **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">What is a good example of a social justice organization in your county or state? What do they do to provide social justice to the people they serve? **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">This is a good source because it is made by the institute that the website is about and that it is only about the institute without a whole bunch of pop-up ads.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',Times,serif;">A good example of a social justice organization in my state or country is the YWCA. This a social justice organization that wants to help be rid of racism, and they stand for the economic approval of women. They work with community partners and promotion groups to host events throughout the year like the Stand Against Racism and a candle light vigil observance for Week Without Violence to provide social justice to the people they serve.