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Our Catholic faith and Biblical tradition extend an extraordinary invitation to each of us and our faith communities to become agents of God's compassion and healing in a wounded world. The Good News of Christ is both a comfort and a promise for the poor and, at the same time, a call to those of us who are not poor to be linked with God's vision of justice and reconciliation. The Church's history shines with examples of courage and commitment of those who addressed themselves to the needs of our most desperate sisters and brothers.
JustFaith ®, a thirty-week adult formation program, offers an opportunity for parishioners to experience a spiritual journey into compassion. Most of us long to be a generous and compassionate people; however, the occasions to explore this faith tradition in a deliberate and engaging way have largely not been available. JustFaith, now offered in parishes and dioceses across the country, provides a lively and challenging format to read, view, discuss, pray, experience and be formed by the faith tradition that changes lives, inspires compassion, and transforms the world through love and service.
JustFaith was first introduced nationally in 2001 with the sponsorship of Catholic Charities USA; it was immediately and dramatically successful in hundreds of Catholic parishes. Since then, nearly 900 parishes around the country have had similar results. Because of the tremendous impact and success of JustFaith, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Catholic Charities USA, and Catholic Relief Services are all partners with JustFaith and actively support and promote this program. JustFaith was introduced at St. Jerome Parish in 2006. By June 2008, 50 parishioners will have graduated from the program.
THE PROGRAM
JustFaith is an educational experience, a formation process and a spiritual journey. Over the course of seven to eight months, participants gather weekly for prayer, discussion of books and videos, presentations by guest speakers, retreats, and immersion experiences. The intent is to provide a tapestry of learning opportunities that emphasize and enliven the remarkable justice tradition of the Church. Participants are not only exposed to a substantive course of study but also are afforded the privilege of becoming a small faith community with other participants and sharing a journey of faith and compassion that is both life-giving and challenging.
For further information and/or enrollment in the JustFaith program, please contact Deacon Guy at (310) 312-1358 or at gwauthy@msn.com
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