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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 community with others and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and challenging.
Phase 1 | Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response | Jan. 26-March 23 |
Phase 2 | Faith and Poverty: A Solidarity Response | Apr. 6-May 25 |
Phase 3 | Faith and Poverty: A Justice Response | Jun. 8-July 27 |
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, 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.
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.
The program requires a significant commitment and one that needs to be entered into with some prayerful discernment and the ability to make space in your life for personal enrichment. The program consists of:
This first phase in the series lays the theological and biblical foundation for responding to poverty in our communities. Grounded in Catholic social teaching, the program guides participants in exploring the Gospel's call to respond to poverty in our communities, nation, and world, and equipping participants with practical tools to take action in effective and sustainable ways.
Books for this course:
Poverty: Responding Like Jesus by Kenneth R. Himes OFM
Joy of the Gospel by Pope Francis
Spiritual Practice Booklet
Course is limited to approximately 10-12 people.