CATHOLIC WOMEN’S ASSOCIATION
The Catholic Women’s Association was founded in the Pretoria Archdiocese 1964 by a group of women who wanted to grow spiritually by serving God and the needy in the Church and community. In 1970 the Association spread to other parishes around Pretoria. The Association has grown to over 1 000 members who are determined to uphold the dignity of womanhood by empowering other women to be confident and rise above the wounds of oppression, abuse, and reject. Indeed, there is a dire need to train women in leadership, create jobs, and move them from zero to hero. The CWA has been restructured and repositioned to be a relevant association to make a difference in the lives of women, youth, and children.
CWA VISION
To become true witnesses of Christ through Faith and Service to community
CWA MISSION
- To contribute towards
developing a caring, responsible, and self-reliant woman who will serve God and
the community by:
- Upholding the CWA motto: “Faith and Action”.
- Growing spiritually through prayer, sharing, and spreading the Word of God.
- Training and developing women and youth into leaders in the Church, community, and family.
- Promoting the dignity and rights of women and girls by caring for those who are victims of abuse and rejection.
- Encouraging women and girls to embrace their dignity and utilize their talents and gifts for growth and development.
- Caring for the needy, the sick, the rejected, the abused, and abandoned women, youth, and children.
CWA MEMBERSHIP
- Membership of CWA shall be open to confirmed Catholic women who are 21 years or older;
- The categories of CWA membership shall be Full Members, New Recruits (not enrolled), Auxiliary, and Associate Members.
- Membership in all categories is renewable annually.
- Members of CWA shall strive to lead an exemplary Christian life according to the gospel and teaching of the church.