Catholic
Committee for the Elderly
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The
work with the Elderly
The Catholic Bishop's Conference of Thailand has assigned the Commission
to prepare a formation of a Catholic Commission for the Elders since
March,2002, which will be charge of this work with the following
objectives.
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1.
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Provide
pastoral care of the elderly by organising groups of the elderly
in different parishes (provide necessary support to existing groups
of the elderly in parishes; and support organisation of the elderly
in parishes where there are no such groups).
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2.
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Support
the elderly to participate in the work of the Church.
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3.
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Promote
younger generations to express their gratitude to the elderly according
to Thai cultures and traditions.
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4.
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Foster
the elderly to meet regularly and share their experience with one
another and to younger generations.
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5.
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Support
the elders to gain knowledge on proper healthcare and to be happy.
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