Oscar Romero 1917-1980 (PPTminimizer)

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Oscar Romero1917 - 1980
Credit CAFOD
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An ordinary person
Oscar Romero was born on 15 August 1917 in El
Salvador, Central America. When he left school
he became a carpenter, but soon decided he wanted
to become a priest.
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El Salvador at the time
A few rich families owned lots of land. Most
people were poor and earned very little. People
became very angry at this unfairness but the rich
were very powerful. People who complained were
put in prison or even killed.
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A quiet man
In 1977 Oscar Romero became the Archbishop of San
Salvador, the capital. He was a quiet, shy man
and nobody thought he would speak out about how
poor people were being treated. They thought he
would be too afraid.
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A friends influence
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A voice for the voiceless
Romero stopped being a quiet man and told the
truth about what was happening to poor people in
his country. In weekly sermons on the radio he
spoke out against the violence.
Many would like the poor to keep on saying it is
Gods will for them to live that way. But it is
not Gods will for some to have everything and
others to have nothing. That cannot be of God.
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A brave man
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On 23 March 1980, Oscar Romero appealed on the
radio for soldiers and police officers to stop
repressing the people. The next day, as he
celebrated Mass, a car drove up and a shot was
fired through the open church door. Oscar
Romero was killed.
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Caritas Australia in El Salvador
Caritas Australia partners continue
working for justice in El Salvador alongside the
poor.
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Through his life and through his death, Oscar
Romero remains a powerful example and
inspiration for all who believe in working for
justice.
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fact
Millions are voiceless in their struggle against
injustice.
challenge
How can I use my freedom of speech to speak out
against injustice?
action
Speak out. Write a letter. Join a campaign.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity,
it is an act of justice. Nelson Mandela
fact
The richest 10 of the world controls 89 of the
worlds wealth. The poorest 10 controls less
than 1. (UNU-WIDER)
challenge
How can I be just in my daily actions?
action
Join/Start a social justice group. Buy fairtrade.
Own your actions.
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fact
We read, watch and hear breaking news 24 hours
a day
challenge
How do I find out about the issues facing my
brothers and sisters?
action
Be informed. Get involved. Seek the truth.
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action
Stand up for justice. Think
globally. Act locally.
fact
challenge How can I stand in solidarity with
those who are marginalised?
We are all part of one human family.
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fact
Exploitation of resources, often by the powerful
few, has irrevocably changed our world.
challenge
Will I consider the implications my actions have
on the environment?
action
Rethink. Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. Repair.
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fact
The earth belongs to everyone, not just to the
rich. St Ambrose
challenge
How can I give of my time, my resources and my
life?
action
Support the work of Caritas Australia. Share your
talents. Volunteer.
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Picture credits Sean Sprague Equipo
Maiz CAFOD Caritas Australia
Last updated Jan 2012
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The Catholic Agency for International Aid and
Development