Immigration education raises the community’s consciousness and understanding of immigration issues and the necessity of immigration reform in the United States. It puts a spotlight on the economic, social, and moral dimensions, among others.

Read

• The Chicago Council on Global Affairs, “US Economic Competitiveness at Risk: A Midwest Call to Action on Immigration Reform” (Full Report | Summary)
• Migration Policy Institute, “The Economic Value of Citizenship for Immigrants in the United States” (English)
• Illinois Business Immigration Coalition, “Immigration and the Economy Facts” (English)
• Immigration Policy Center, “How the Immigration System Works: A Fact Sheet” (English)
• Why don’t people migrate legally? (English)
• Our Book recommendations

Watch

• Center for American Progress, “Our Future Together: How Immigrants Will Reshape our Workforce” (English)
• Mary Small, Jesuit Refugee Services, on Immigration Policy Updates (English)
• “Who is My Neighbor?” (English | Español)

Catholic Social Teaching calls people of faith to work for the common good and the integral development of all people by standing with and speaking for those without a voice in society (Guadium et Spes #75).

This call, in relation to the immigrant community, often demands working for social justice by advocating for compassionate comprehensive immigration reform and the humane treatment of immigrant detainees and deportees according to the principles of the USCCB. Advocacy actions are crucial so the cry of the immigrant community is heard and unjust immigration policies are changed.

With the help of an extensive network, the Immigration Ministry organizes and encourages people in the Archdiocese of Chicago) to come together to engage their community and elected officials. Learn how to get involved in our advocacy work through these resources and links:

USCCB Justice for Immigrants Action Alerts (link)

Resources for Pastoral Migratoria – Recursos Informativos para Pastoral Migratoria

• Carelink (Español)
• Chicago CityKey Card (English)
• Mantente Conectado (Español)
• Informe para el Diá de la Deportación (Español) 
• Prevención Violencia Doméstica (Español)
• Campaña “No Tomes y Conduzcas” (Español)
• ¿Cómo Obtener la Credencial Electoral Mexicana? (Español)
• No Sea Victima del Fraude Migratorio (Español)
• El Miedo en los Niños de Familias Inmigrantes (Español)
• Información Sobre el Trámite del Pasaporte Mexicano (Español)
• Peace Circles | Círculos de Paz (English | Español) 
• Pastoral Migratoria (English | Español)
• Red Nacional de Pastoral Migratoria (English) 
• ¿Cómo Pagar Impuestos sin Estatus Migratorio Legal? (Español)
• Worker's Rights for Immigrants (English)

Formation Booklets English

• Introduction: Pastoral Migratoria (PDF)
• Session 1: The Call to Immigrant Social Ministry (PDF)
• Session 2: The Reality of Immigration (PDF)
• Session 3: Human Dignity (PDF)
• Session 4: Rights and Duties as Children of God (PDF)
• Session 5: Collaborators in God’s Work (PDF)
• Session 6: Joining Hands, Efforts, and Hearts: Solidarity (PDF)

Formation Booklets Spanish

• Introducción: Pastoral Migratoria (PDF)
• Sesión 1: El Llamado a la Pastoral Migratoria (PDF)
• Sesión 2: La Realidad de la Inmigración (PDF)
• Sesión 3: Dignidad Humana (PDF)
• Sesión 4: Derechos y Obligaciones Como Hijos de Dios (PDF)
• Sesión 5: Colaboradores en la Obra de Dios (PDF)
• Sesión 6: Unir Manos, esfuerzos, y Corazones: Solidaridad (PDF)
• Libro de Oraciones (Prayer Book) (PDF)