Bullying
Bullying is a topic that unfortunately has become a major concern around the country today. Whether it be at school, in a social setting or in the virtual world, it has become an everyday topic requiring our attention.
So many see it as normal to treat others harshly, and how are we to respond as either the victim or the witness to bullying. In this video, Fr. Joe Fitzgerald and Mary Russomanno breakdown the topic in light of Church Teaching through catechesis, sound advice, and personal witness.
Featuring:
Reverend Joe Fitzgerald, Pastor, St. Willian the Abbot, Seaford
Mary Russomanno, Theology Teacher, Holy Trinity Diocesan High School, Hicksville
Parish Discussion
These questions are meant to be utilize at the parish during program sessions. They are meant to be discussion opportunities between the participants and facilitators/catechists.
Fr. Joe Fitzgerald describes bullying as “The taking of dignity of the human person and really crumpling it up and crushing it.” What are your thoughts on this definition of bullying?
In this generation of anonymous bullying via cyberbullying, what do you think are some steps you can take to combat this?
Can you think back at a time when either you participated in or were the target of a joke or teasing gone too far? Looking back at it now, what would you have done differently?
Mrs. Mary Russomanno states “Turning the other cheek isn’t weakness, it’s strength”, what are your thoughts on this statement?
How will you rise to Fr. Fitzgerald’s challenge, “How will you encounter them with the love of God?” when faced with a bullying situation?