It is
reasonable to ask a key question. Why should Catholic parishes (and
religious houses and schools for that matter) and the Diocese want
Fairtrade status?
Well, it
- allows all of us, as the 'Body of Christ,' to
demonstrate our solidarity with the poor and disadvantaged rural
producers in the developing world
- enables individual members of our
congregations to see and try for themselves the expanding and
excellent range of Fairtrade products
- helps show other local communities that we
have a practical commitment to helping those in need - a widely
acknowledged sign of humanitarian concern
- helps us in working in unity with other
churches supporting Fairtrade
- encourages other groups or parties who hold
meetings on our premises to sign up too (though you're not
responsible for what they serve at their meetings)
- give us all something extra to feel proud
about as Catholics and Christians