Cooperation between Caritas and parishes is essential to ensure that charitable activities in all parishes are carried out systematically and remain sustainable. A three-pronged approach comprising a Steering Group On Cooperation Between Caritas And Parishes to promote optimum effectiveness in cooperation, liaison and communication for integral human development and community care.
To strengthen the synergy among personnel of Caritas, parishes and the diocese in response to social needs for the deprived in the community;
To respond promptly and provide timely assistance to meet parish needs;
To provide quality and sustainable social services;
To ensure that Catholic faith and charity is vivid in every parish;
To enhance cooperation and communication between pastoral and social services;
Addressed problems faced currently by society in partnership with the parishes;
Assisted the diocese, parishes or Caritas units to handle common issues through concerted and coordinated efforts;
Assisted in the establishment and development of the social concern groups in parishes;
Promoted volunteerism for social services and Caritas Fund Raising activities;
Conducted visits / exposure programmes to allow deaneries and parishes to have a deeper understanding on Caritas services;
Ensured all cases referred to Caritas through parishes received prompt attention;
