In an effort to better serve the parishes and ministries of South Carolina, the Diocese of Charleston is releasing a media toolkit each month with social media assets to promote a monthly theme across the state. This coming month, June, is the Month of Truth.

As we reflect on religious liberty, all parishes are encouraged to share and amplify the message #BeTruthful across their own social platforms with the help of the toolkit below.

Resources

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All Social Media Graphics – Zip
Bulletin Inserts
Intercessory Prayers – PDF
Intercessory Prayers – Word
June 2023 – Homily Helps – PDF
June 2023 – Homily Helps – Word
June 2023 – Toolkit – PDF
June 2023 – Toolkit – Word
NFP Social Media Posts

Links

Graphics

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Pope's Intention - June

This month, please join Pope Francis in praying that the international community may commit in a concrete way to ensuring the abolition of torture and guarantee support to victims and their families. #popesintention #betruthful

St. Justin Martyr - June 1

St. Justin (100-165 AD) was a Greek philosopher and apologist who spent much of his life defending the faith against pagan accusations, atheists, disloyalty and immorality. He was martyred during the reign of emperor Marcus Aurelius. May we follow St. Justin's example of courage and faith by sharing the Gospel through our lives. St. Justin, pray for us. #betruthful

Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity - June 4

A blessed Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity! This solemnity is celebrated a week after Pentecost to honor one of the most fundamental of Christian beliefs — the Holy Trinity. The whole divine economy is the common work of the three divine persons. For as the Trinity has only one and the same natures so too does it have only one and the same operation: The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit are not three principles of creation but one principle. (Catechism #258) #solemnity #holytrinity

St. Boniface - June 5

The Church is like a great ship being pounded by the waves of life's different stresses. Our duty is not to abandon ship, but to keep her on her course. // St. Boniface, pray for us! #feastday #betruthful

Solemnity of the Body & Blood of Christ - June 11

A blessed Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi). Today, we honor the true presence of Jesus in the holy Eucharist. As Catholics, we believe that when we receive the Eucharist, we are receiving the body, blood, soul and divinity of the living God, Christ Jesus. Let us rejoice and give thanks for this wonderful sacrament that unites us to our savior! #corpuschristisunday #betruthful

St. Anthony - June 13

Charity is the soul of faith; it gives it life; without love, faith dies. A blessed memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, the patron saint of lost or stolen things and the poor. St. Anthony, pray for us! #feastday #betruthful

Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart - June 16

Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus were popularized when Sister Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), received visions from Jesus. He told her, My Divine Heart is so passionately in love with humanity that it can no longer contain within itself the flames of its ardent love. It must pour them out. I have chosen you for this great plan. From these visions, Jesus asked her to receive the Eucharist on the first Friday of the month for nine consecutive months and to make reparation through prayer to his most Sacred Heart. Pope Pius IX made it an obligatory feast throughout the universal Church in 1856. First Friday devotions are a beautiful way to grow closer to Christ's heart. To read more about the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, visit this link: bit.ly/3pwzvb2.

Juneteenth - June 19

Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the federal holiday that honors the freeing of the last enslaved people in America. Juneteenth is an opportunity to honor the dignity of every human life and the unique contributions that the children of God, in their abundant diversity, bring to his kingdom. Many of our parishes will hold celebratory events, especially in our historically Black Catholic churches. Check with your local parish to see events in your area. #juneteenth #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 22-29

This is Religious Freedom Week, which corresponds to the shared feast day of Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, both of whom were martyred for their faith. Religious freedom allows the Church and all religious communities to live out their faith in public to serve the good of all. Let us pray, reflect and act to promote religious freedom. Sts. Thomas More and John Fisher, pray for us! #religiousfreedom #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 22

The very nature of a sacred space is that it is set apart as a place of divine worship and should be treated with respect. In recent years, a wave of vandalism and arson has hit Catholic churches. There have been over 250 attacks so far , and that number continues to grow. Attacks on sacred spaces, whether from political ideology or commerce, are harmful to religious freedom. Please join us in praying for respect of sacred spaces for all faith communities. #religiousfreedom #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 23

The sacrament of confession is a sacred encounter between the penitent and the Lord Jesus, who offers forgiveness and healing through the ministry of the priest. The Code of Canon Law forbids priests from divulging information received in confession. Some governments seek to revoke this privilege in the hope of exposing crimes against children and vulnerable adults. It is essential that, to the extent it can, the Church works with civil authorities to ensure that criminals are brought to justice and communities are kept safe. At the same time, the government has no right to encroach upon this sacred communication. Let us make an act of reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus for the crimes committed by members of the Church and for renewal of the Church. #religiousfreedom

Religious Freedom Week - June 24

Since 2018, the Church in Nicaragua has faced a systematic and persistent campaign of aggression from the government and pro-government operatives. Churches have been attacked with deadly force, priests and religious imprisoned or exiled and the Apostolic Nuncio was expelled. In February 2023, Bishop Rolando Alvarez of Matagalpa, Nicaragua, was unjustly sentenced to 26 years in prison. The viciousness of the persecution is highlighted in the numerous acts of desecration against the Blessed Sacrament by pro-government forces. These spiritual attacks are intended to send a message to bishops, priests and faithful that the regime will go to any length to silence the moral voice of the Catholic Church. Let us pray for Nicaragua! #religiousfreedom

Religious Freedom Week - June 25

Recently, university policies meant to promote inclusivity — such as a rule that any student has the right to be a leader of a campus student group — have been used to prohibit religious student groups from ensuring that leaders and members share their beliefs. The sentiment of such policies seems appealing, but in practice, it means that an atheist could lead a Bible study, a climate change denier could lead the environmental club, or a Democrat could lead the college Republicans and vice versa. This false idea of inclusivity prevents groups from having any distinctive mission or identity. College campuses must embrace the gift of freedom by allowing student groups to operate in accordance with their distinctive missions and faith traditions. Urge congress to support the Equal Campus Access Act! #religiousfreedom #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 26

In Nigeria, police forces and the courts have failed to establish the rule of law. It has led to a lack of security while simultaneously, shrinking land for grazing contributes to rising conflict between herders and farmers. Herders are generally Muslims from the Fulani tribe and farmers are generally Christians of various ethnicities, which has heightened ethnic and religious tensions. Amid continuing violence and polarization, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria continues to call and work for peace. How can you help? Support Aid to the Church in Need, Catholic Relief Services, the U.S. Bishop's Solidarity Fund for Aid to the Church in Africa, and other organizations that assist internally displaced people, provide livelihood training and healthcare, and offer peace building between those of different faiths. #religiousfreedom #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 27

The Catholic Church calls on us to witness to our faith in all spheres of life. All people should be free to allow faith to guide them in daily affairs, even in work and business. Let us pray for a culture that embraces the divine gift of freedom and that makes as much space as possible for persons to participate in work life in accordance with their religious convictions. #religiousfreedom #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 28

May we pray for all those whom the Church serves. #religiousfreedom #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 26

In Nigeria, police forces and the courts have failed to establish the rule of law. It has led to a lack of security while simultaneously, shrinking land for grazing contributes to rising conflict between herders and farmers. Herders are generally Muslims from the Fulani tribe and farmers are generally Christians of various ethnicities, which has heightened ethnic and religious tensions. Amid continuing violence and polarization, the Catholic Bishops' Conference of Nigeria continues to call and work for peace. #betruthful

Religious Freedom Week - June 29

Recently, activists have sought to undermine the Church’s mission by forcing Catholic hospitals to perform procedures that destroy human life and undermine human dignity, such as sterilization, gender reassignment surgery and even abortion. People of faith who work in secular institutions may find themselves coerced into performing these procedures, or face unemployment. We pray for a culture that respects the rights of hospitals and professionals who seek to carry out the healing ministry of Christ. #religiousfreedom #betruthful

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