Turning Tables: A Toolkit for Scripture and Social Action

‘Turning Tables’ is a resource designed to help adult Catholics across England and Wales to understand and engage with their faith, Scripture and social justice in practical ways.

Speak out for those who cannot speak,
for the rights of all the destitute.
Speak out, judge righteously,
defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Proverbs 31: 8-9

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Turning Tables is a resource designed to help adult Catholics across England and Wales to understand and engage with their faith, Scripture and social justice in practical ways.

It will do this by covering five core themes:

  • Understanding the Bible – how it lays the foundations for a just and fair world.
  • Deepening our faith – how to translate our beliefs and spirituality into social action.
  • Understanding social action – how to bring about change at local and national levels.
  • Knowing who to contact – how and where to contact governments, policy makers and charities.
  • Creating momentum and support – how to share resources and ideas, lobby and volunteer.


Bishop's Foreword and Introduction

Bishop Richard Moth, Chair of the Department for Social Justice and Bishop of Arundel & Brighton provides the foreword for 'Turning Tables'.

What is Social Action?

This section explores what social action means, what the scripture says about social action and how we can implement it in our everyday lives.

Social Justice in Scripture

This section explores how social justice is explored in scripture and what the Bible shows us about our responsibilities towards each other.

How to Take Action
Monitoring and Evaluation

This section offers a step-by-step guide on how to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness and successes of social action efforts.

Volunteering and Further Resources

This section explores how you can put your catholic faith into action through acts of service like volunteering.