• DOI:10.1080/00344087.2013.805033
• Corpus ID: 147334577

Religious Education and the Communal Shaping of a Christian Social Consciousness: The Testimony of César Chávez

@article{Ospino2013ReligiousEA,
  title={Religious Education and the Communal Shaping of a Christian Social Consciousness: The Testimony of C{\'e}sar Ch{\'a}vez},
  author={Hosffman Ospino},
  journal={Religious Education},
  year={2013},
  volume={108},
  pages={403 - 417}
}

• Hosffman Ospino
• Published 1 July 2013
• Philosophy
• Religious Education

Abstract At the heart of the Christian experience lies the conviction that justice and freedom are essential to build communities where God's love is authentically experienced by all. Such conviction emerges as part of an intentional process of faith formation that begins at home and must be constantly nurtured throughout the life cycle. This article argues that the shaping of a Christian social consciousness is an exercise that involves the work of many: family, mentors, religious educators, community of believers, and the larger society. The article is structured around the life and words of Catholic labor organizer César Chávez. It highlights how he was introduced to key elements of Christianity that shaped his work and examines the effects of his Gospel-inspired actions to achieve conditions of justice and freedom for many during his lifetime.