Programs Offered by the Catholic Social Action Office
Salt and Light Program: Training in Catholic Social Teaching and Parish Social Ministry
Salt and Light is a program designed adult Catholics to facilitate the integration of the Church's social mission into the life of the parish. The program, consisting of five two and a half hour sessions, focuses on Catholic social teaching, prayer, and skill development for social justice ministry.
Program Details:
Number of participants needed: 15-30 (can combine with another parish)
Cost per participant: $25
Facilitators: Provided by the Catholic Social Action Office
Location: Your parish
Upcoming Salt and Light Programs
Salt and Light Programs in 2009
- Where: St. Michael at St. Mike’s Place (33 Elm St., Ft. Loramie)
- When: Thursdays, Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
- Registration: Ann Bollheimer, Pastoral Associate, 937-295-2891
- Information: Pam Long, Regional Director for the Catholic Social Action Office, 937-224-3026
- Where: Immaculate Heart of Mary (7820 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Twp.)
- When: Wednesdays, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 and Nov. 4
- Registration/Info: Tony Stieritz, Director, Catholic Social Action Office, 513-421-3131, ext. 2660
- Where: St. Martin of Tours (3720 St. Martin Pl., Cheviot)
- When: Tuesdays, Oct. 27, and Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24
- Registration/Info: Tony Stieritz, Director, Catholic Social Action Office, 513-421-3131, ext. 2660
Salt and Light Programs in 2010
- Where: St. Peter, New Richmond and St. Mary, Bethel (taking place at St. Peter Church)
- When: Sundays, Feb. 21, 28 and March 7, 14, 21.
- Registration: Contact Debbie at the church office at 513-553-3267
- Where: St. Leonard Faith Community, 8100 Clyo Road, Centerville
- When: Wednesdays, April 28, May 5, 12, 19 and 26
- Registration: 435-3626 Information: Pam Long, Regional Director for the Catholic Social Action Office, 937-224-3026
- Where: St. Xavier Church (Sycamore St. downtown Cincinnati)
- When: Mondays, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22.
- Registration: Tony Stieritz, Director, Catholic Social Action Office, 513-421-3131, ext. 2660
Note: Preference may be given to hosting parish’s parishioners. Please check with listed contacts for details.
Journey to Justice Retreat
Journey to Justice is a transformative education process designed by the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to bring together members of Catholic parishes and CCHD-funded groups so that they might better understand and act on the causes of poverty and injustice. The main event of the Journey to Justice is a weekend retreat providing parishioners the opportunity to: Immerse themselves in Scripture and Catholic social teaching; Interact with empowered low-income groups who are effecting changes in their situation; Commit themselves anew to the struggle for a more just society.
Retreat details:
Number of Participants: 20-25
Cost: determined by the parish (includes things like meals, materials, etc.)
Facilitators: The Catholic Social Action office trains a retreat team from the parish.
Time: Usually Friday evening through Sunday afternoon (participants return to their own home in the evenings).
JustFaith
Justfaith is an in-depth adult faith formation program designed to deepen understanding of and commitment to the Gospel's call to build a more just society. The program involves prayer, reading, discussion, faith sharing, journaling, videos, guest speakers, actions, and a supportive community.
To learn more about JustFaith visit www.justfaith.org
To learn where JustFaith is happening in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati e-mail the Catholic Social Action Office.