A Petition in favour of the motion to re-open the marriage debate<br/><br/>
The Catholic Organization for Life and Family (short for COLF) is comprised of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Knights of Columbus.  The organization has three goals:<br/><br/>
(1) To promote the teaching of the Catholic Church on respect for human life and the inherent dignity of the human person.
(2) To support and strengthen the fundamental role of the family in society.
(3) To promote the Church's teaching on natural family planning<br/><br/>
The board of directors of this organization is made up of two bishops and two Knights of Columbus.  Since Prime Minister Stephen Harper has promised to hold a free vote in Parliament on a motion to re-open the marriage debate, the organization has initiated a petition to our MPs and asking them to vote in favor of this motion.<br/><br/>
The Toronto Chinese Catholic Task Force, which is made up of the four Chinese parishes, will work together with the Knights of Columbus to implement this petition.  Our parish will participate in this petition on September 17, 2006.<br/><br/>
Many people may be skeptical about the effects of this petition.  Do not lose heart, for another signature on the petition is another ounce of strength.  Let us take the first step, and leave the rest in Jesus' hands.