CNBB begins national seminar for 2027 Fraternity Campaign

The National Seminar for the 2027 Fraternity Campaign (CF 2027) has commenced in Brasília, bringing together pastoral agents and representatives from various ecclesiastical movements and organizations. The seminar, which runs until Sunday, focuses on the theme ‘Fraternity and the care of children,’ guided by the biblical motto: ‘Whoever receives a child in my name receives me.’

Bishop Ricardo Hoepers, auxiliary bishop of Brasília and Secretary-General of the National Conference of Bishops of Brazil (CNBB), opened the event by describing the preparation as a collective mission. He emphasized that caring for children is a central responsibility for the Church rather than a peripheral issue.

Hoepers outlined four dimensions of conversion necessary for this mission: gaze, relations, bonds, and processes. This framework encourages recognizing children as individuals with inherent dignity and rights in the present, rather than just future adults. He also called for the creation of safe environments within families and communities to prevent all forms of violence and ensure children are protected and heard.