The Felician Sisters reverence and honor the dignity of every person and all creation. We advocate for the end of child and forced labor and uphold the principles of Laudato Si` by caring for all God’s creation.
Reflection
For more than three decades, the Fair Trade label has consistently meant that a buyer is purchasing a product produced without child labor and produced in a manner respectful of God’s creation.
There are internationally agreed-upon standards for a product to be considered Fair Trade. These standards prohibit child labor and require employers to protect the basic rights of their employees, including providing decent working conditions and paying wages that are consistent with the living wage of that country. There are also standards regarding environmental sustainability including protecting biodiversity and prohibiting deforestation and contamination of local water sources.
Practical Actions for this Month
- Learn more about the Fair Trade Federation Principles.
- Serve Fair Trade Coffee and provide information on Fair Trade at a function at your church, community meeting, Board meeting, etc. You will not only be supporting Fair Trade, but also educating others.
- Gift others with Fair Trade Chocolate and include information about Fair Trade.
- View this short video and learn more about Fair Trade coffee.
- Plan your Christmas shopping early. Order Fair Trade clothing and other items online for your family and friends and include information on Fair Trade as you gift them.
Prayer Intention
Let us pray for all the men, women, and children who are enslaved to produce the coffee, food, clothing, and household items we use each day.
