CONTACT:  Delis Alejandro  |  310-566-1530  | 

JustFaith® is a small group process that invites participants to explore the Gospel call to compassion and justice. JustFaith is an intensive and successful model of justice education and spiritual formation that consists of weekly meetings and employs books, videos, speakers, discussion, prayer, retreats, and hands-on experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Catholic Church. Participants have the privilege of becoming a community with others and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and 

JustFaith Sacred Water

Do you have a passion for eco-justice?

Sacred Water: Oceans & Ecosystems guides small groups in discerning how they can better care for the earth’s waters, as well as the creatures and communities who live in and around them. Through conversation, prayer, and spiritual practices, participants explore their personal relationships with water and the centrality of water within Christian theology. Participants can expect to leave Sacred Water: Oceans & Ecosystems equipped to restore the health of our oceans, waterways, and ecosystems through advocacy, grassroots organizing, and daily decision-making.

When: Orientation is Sunday, February 2, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

+ Eight Monday Evenings beginning March 3, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Cost: $35 + cost of books

REGISTER HERE

Questions: 

Program Outline

Session 1: Watershed Discipleship

Introduces "watershed discipleship," a practice of learning about, knowing, and loving the water flowing though our communities and the ecosystems that surround it.

Session 2: Caring for our Watersheds

Pollution in our local waterways has devastating health repercussions, especially for our neighbors experiencing poverty. How can we work for healthy ecosystems and healthy communities?

Session 3: Water is Life!

How can we stand with Indigenous leaders to protect our groundwater, honor Indigenous rights, and stop climate change?

Session 4: The Water Crisis

Why do certain communities lack clean drinking water, and how can we change that?

Session 5: Plastics (Guest Speaker)

Guest speaker visits; participants discern how to stop plastic pollution.

Session 6: Ocean Health

Interactive meditation around oceans, water, and baptism.

Immersion experience in or with the local community - Session 7: Climate Resilience

Climate change will cause increased weather-related disasters that disproportionately affect communities experiencing poverty & communities of color. How can we respond and prepare?

Session 8: Action

Guides participants in creating a plan of action as individuals and as a group.

FAQ's

• What is JustFaith?
  JustFaith® is an intensive and successful model of justice education and spiritual formation that consists of weekly meetings and employs books, videos, speakers, discussion, prayer, retreats, and hands-on experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Catholic Church. Participants have the privilege of becoming community with others and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and challenging.
• Do I have to come to every session?
  We realize that eight sessions can seem like a big commitment, but we think you will find that once you get started, you will wish it was longer. 
• Do I have to get my books?
  Yes, but we've got you covered if that is a barrier. Email Delis Alejandro at , and we will send you the materials. 
• What if I can’t pay the registration fee?
  Email Delis Alejandro at  regarding scholarships.

CONTACT:  Delis Alejandro  |  310-566-1530  | 

JustFaith® is a small group process that invites participants to explore the Gospel call to compassion and justice. JustFaith is an intensive and successful model of justice education and spiritual formation that consists of weekly meetings and employs books, videos, speakers, discussion, prayer, retreats, and hands-on experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Catholic Church. Participants have the privilege of becoming a community with others and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and 

 

 

JustFaith Sacred Water

 

Do you have a passion for eco-justice?

 

Sacred Water: Oceans & Ecosystems guides small groups in discerning how they can better care for the earth’s waters, as well as the creatures and communities who live in and around them. Through conversation, prayer, and spiritual practices, participants explore their personal relationships with water and the centrality of water within Christian theology. Participants can expect to leave Sacred Water: Oceans & Ecosystems equipped to restore the health of our oceans, waterways, and ecosystems through advocacy, grassroots organizing, and daily decision-making.

 

When: Orientation is Sunday, February 2, 7 p.m. - 8 p.m.

+ Eight Monday Evenings beginning March 3, from 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.

 

Cost: $35 + cost of books

 

REGISTER HERE

 

Questions: 

 

Program Outline

 

Session 1: Watershed Discipleship

Introduces "watershed discipleship," a practice of learning about, knowing, and loving the water flowing though our communities and the ecosystems that surround it.

 

Session 2: Caring for our Watersheds

Pollution in our local waterways has devastating health repercussions, especially for our neighbors experiencing poverty. How can we work for healthy ecosystems and healthy communities?

 

Session 3: Water is Life!

How can we stand with Indigenous leaders to protect our groundwater, honor Indigenous rights, and stop climate change?

 

Session 4: The Water Crisis

Why do certain communities lack clean drinking water, and how can we change that?

 

Session 5: Plastics (Guest Speaker)

Guest speaker visits; participants discern how to stop plastic pollution.

 

Session 6: Ocean Health

Interactive meditation around oceans, water, and baptism.

 

Immersion experience in or with the local community - Session 7: Climate Resilience

Climate change will cause increased weather-related disasters that disproportionately affect communities experiencing poverty & communities of color. How can we respond and prepare?

 

Session 8: Action

Guides participants in creating a plan of action as individuals and as a group.

 

 

FAQ's

• What is JustFaith?
  JustFaith® is an intensive and successful model of justice education and spiritual formation that consists of weekly meetings and employs books, videos, speakers, discussion, prayer, retreats, and hands-on experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Catholic Church. Participants have the privilege of becoming community with others and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and challenging.
• Do I have to come to every session?
  We realize that eight sessions can seem like a big commitment, but we think you will find that once you get started, you will wish it was longer. 
• Do I have to get my books?
  Yes, but we've got you covered if that is a barrier. Email Delis Alejandro at , and we will send you the materials. 
• What if I can’t pay the registration fee?
  Email Delis Alejandro at  regarding scholarships.

 

Background on JustFaith Ministries

 

JustFaith is a small group process that invites participants to explore the Gospel call to JustFaith is a small group process that invites participants to explore the Gospel call to compassion and justice. JustFaith is an intensive and successful model of justice education and spiritual formation that consists of weekly meetings. It employs books, videos, speakers, discussion, prayer, retreats, and hands-on experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Catholic Church. Participants have the privilege of becoming community with others and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and challenging.

 

JustFaith Ministries is a nonprofit organization that forms, informs, and transforms people of faith by offering programs and resources that sustain them in their compassionate commitment to build a more just and peaceful world. They offer a variety of programs and resources that teach and inform on the justice tradition of the Catholic Church and Catholic Social Teaching. JustFaith Ministries is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and can be contacted at https://justfaith.org/ or by phone at (502) 429-0865.