First Workshop of the Workers' Pastoral Care
First Workshop of the Pastoral Care of Work
Wednesday, August 26 - 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
Workshop “Christian Leadership: Characteristics, Life Implications, and Challenges”
Dear sisters and brothers,
“Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)
The workshop “Christian Leadership: Characteristics, Life Implications, and Challenges” invites participants to discover and strengthen their call to serve by following the example of Jesus Christ. Through reflections on humility, service, love, integrity, and wisdom, we will explore how Christian leadership transforms our family life, workplace, community, and Church.
We will also examine the challenges Christian leaders face in today's world and the spiritual tools needed to overcome them with faith, perseverance, and hope. This workshop seeks to form committed disciples who contribute to the spiritual and human growth of our community of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, our city of West Valley City, and our Diocese of Salt Lake City.
We are all waiting for you with open arms. May God bless you.
Father Sebastien SASA, PhD, MPA
Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Director of the Saints Peter and Paul Missionary Center
Director and Founder of the Utah Catholic Missionary Weeks
West Valley City, UT
Second Informational and Training Workshop
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 - 7:00 pm -8:30 pm
Goals for the Workshop: “The Dignity of Work and Workers”
- Understand the Catholic Church’s teaching on the dignity of human work.
- Recognize work as a participation in God’s creative mission and a path to personal fulfillment.
- Reflect on the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.
- Promote respect, justice, and solidarity in the workplace.
- Identify challenges faced by workers today, including unfair wages, unsafe conditions, and discrimination.
- Encourage faith-based advocacy for the protection of workers’ dignity and rights.
- Strengthen awareness of how family, community, and society benefit from dignified work.
- Inspire participants to become agents of justice and compassion in their workplaces and communities.
Short Version
- Learn the Church’s teaching on the dignity of work.
- Promote respect and justice for all workers.
- Understand workers’ rights and responsibilities.
- Reflect on current workplace challenges.
- Encourage Christian leadership and solidarity in the workplace.
How Can I Apply These Goals in Daily Life?
1. See work as a vocation, not just a job
- Begin each workday with a short prayer, offering your work to God.
- Perform tasks with honesty, competence, and gratitude.
- Remember that every legitimate job has dignity because it serves others. [vatican.va], [usccb.org]
2. Respect the dignity of every worker
- Treat coworkers, employees, supervisors, custodians, and service workers with respect.
- Avoid gossip, discrimination, or exploitation.
- Recognize the value of people over productivity. [usccb.org], [vatican.va]
3. Practice justice in the workplace
- Advocate for fair treatment and safe working conditions.
- Pay workers fairly when you employ others.
- Honor commitments and work ethically. [usccb.org], [vatican.va]
Key Church Documents on Work and Workers
1. Rerum Novarum (1891) - Pope Leo XIII
2. Gaudium et Spes (1965) - Second Vatican Council
3. Laborem Exercens (1981) - St. John Paul II
4. Centesimus Annus (1991) - St. John Paul II
5. USCCB: "The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers"
Father Sebastien SASA, PhD, MPA
Pastor of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church
Director of Missionary Center Saints Peter and Paul
West Valley City, UT
