JUSTFAITH
JUSTICE, PEACE, AND INTEGRITY OF CREATION (JPIC)
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Faith formation grounds all that we do in Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC). Being fully formed in our faith tradition, rooted in the Gospel, Catholic Social Teaching, and the prayerful and sacramental fruits of our shared history and experiences as a community, helps us discern and act in accordance with the Holy Spirit in the world.
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justfaith.org
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JustFaith creates "transformative programs that inspire action to address the root causes of injustice while serving with love. Through small-group programs, JustFaith helps people deepen their faith, invite learning, and inspire action around contemporary social issues. Participants leave [JustFaith] programs better prepared to do justice in their local communities and beyond." All JustFaith programs include "prayer, scripture, reading, dialogue, videos, retreats, relationship-building, and direct engagement."
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Our Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) Promoting Human Dignity ministry has offered a variety of different JustFaith programs over the years. Some recent JPIC JustFaith programs have included: "Faith and Racial Equity: Exploring Power and Privilege;" the JustFaith Catholic series "Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response;" and "Civil Dialogue: Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times."
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If you have any questions about our JPIC JustFaith program, please contact: Ken Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) |
FALL 2024 - JPIC JUSTFAITH
PREVENTING GUN VIOLENCE: FROM RHETORIC TO REAL SOLUTIONS
Although Americans continue to be divided on many of today’s most pressing issues, Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) continues our efforts to support our parishioners in bringing the Gospel and Catholic Social Teaching to bear on how we live out our faith in our daily lives. This Fall we will be offering another new JustFaith program called Preventing Gun Violence: From Rhetoric to Real Solutions.
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Grounded in our Christian faith, this program aspires to move beyond the divisive rhetoric of gun ownership versus gun control, instead inviting participants to discern solutions to the gun violence epidemic. We will engage in dialogue in a community of trust guided by the Holy Spirit, considering varying perspectives, across differences, and discern how our faith calls us to respond.
Over the course of an introductory session, eight two-hour sessions, and an immersion experience, this program will help equip our JPIC small JustFaith group in confronting the painful reality of gun violence, inspiring us as Christians, gun owners and non-gun owners alike, to reduce and prevent it in our churches, families, and local communities. |
JustFaith Preventing Gun Violence: From Rhetoric to Real Solutions Webpage
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Together, participants explore data-driven research around gun violence in America; encounter stories, poetry, and art from gun violence survivors, faith leaders, and activists; learn spiritual practices to help process this emotionally difficult topic; and receive practical tools for gun violence prevention.
All regular sessions include prayer, dialogue, active listening, weekly spiritual practices, and relationship-building. During the final session, the group is guided in creating an achievable step-by-step plan for taking action after the program is finished.
All regular sessions include prayer, dialogue, active listening, weekly spiritual practices, and relationship-building. During the final session, the group is guided in creating an achievable step-by-step plan for taking action after the program is finished.
We hope you will join us. We look forward to growing together!
REGISTER - FALL 2024
In the spirit of building trust and consistency, please do not register if you know you will have to miss more than one session.
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START DATE
September 24th |
DAYS/TIME
Tuesday Evenings 6:30-8:30 pm |
LOCATION
Immaculata School Youth Ministry Room (2222) |
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JPIC DIRECTOR/JUSTFAITH STAFF LIAISON
Ken Chiha |
PROGRAM GOALS
- Learn how our Christian faith calls us to respond to the reality of gun violence in our local communities.
- Learn strategies for preventing gun violence in all the institutions, churches, and all networks of which we are a part.
- Learn practical tools for advocacy, in order to create policies that reduce gun violence in our communities and nation.
- Transform a collection of 8-14 individuals into a community of love and support. The members of your community will continue to encourage one another as you seek spiritual transformation and take action for justice after the program has finished.
COST
Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) will be subsidizing the cost of this program. We also will order the reading materials/resources in bulk from the JustFaith program after registration. Participants will only be responsible for reimbursing the parish for the cost of the book(s) for the course.
BOOKS/RESOURCES INCLUDE
There is one book used throughout Preventing Gun Violence: From Rhetoric to Real Solutions.
- The Violence Project: How to Stop a Mass Shooting Epidemic, by Jillian Peterson and James Densley
PREVIOUS JPIC JUSTFAITH PROGRAMS
FALL 2023 - JPIC JUSTFAITH
CIVIL DIALOGUE
"WANT TO TALK? COMMUNICATION TOOLS FOR DIVIDED TIMES"
Civil Dialogue: Want to Talk? Communication Tools for Divided Times will guide you in deepening your relationships while staying true to your values, whether you find yourself navigating a heated disagreement with a spouse, interrupting racism in the office, facilitating political tension in church, or working for systemic change around any justice issue. This program draws upon the wisdom of experts in nonviolent communication, civil dialogue, and grassroots organizing, providing practical tools for navigating the political polarization of our time, as well as tough conversations with our loved ones.
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The program begins on September 14. All sessions will take place on Thursday evenings, 6:30-8:30 pm, in the Immaculata School Youth Ministry room (2222). The program consists of ten total sessions, including a “get-to-know-you session,” eight 2-hour JustFaith formation sessions, and an immersion experience.
Since this JPIC program is designed to be a small faith group, space is limited. We are requesting that everyone registering for the program be able to attend all sessions. PROGRAM GOALS
SESSIONS INCLUDE
SESSIONS
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DIRECT LINK TO JUSTFAITH WEBSITE/PROGRAM
COSTJustice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) will be subsidizing the cost of this program. We will also order the reading materials/resources in bulk from the JustFaith program after registration.
Participants will only be responsible for paying the cost of their reading materials for the course, which can be purchased from the parish when they arrive. JustFaith estimates the cost for the books to be approximately $49 per person for the 2 books for the course. If you decide to purchase them on your own, please let us know in advance. The JPIC has financial support available for those in need who are unable to afford the cost of these texts, so please contact us if you need assistance. BOOKS/RESOURCES INCLUDE
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WINTER 2023 - JPIC JUSTFAITH
“FAITH AND POVERTY: A SOLIDARITY RESPONSE”
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How do you respond to poverty in your community? “Faith and Poverty: A Solidarity Response,” the second program of the JustFaith Catholic series, explores local poverty and introduces participants to the tips and tools they need to respond. Together, participants navigate questions such as: “Why are the poor, poor?”; “Why don’t people in poverty just get a job?”; “What are some common hurdles that people in poverty face?”; and “What are some practical tools for alleviating poverty in my community?” In addition to the readings, group members engage in prayer and reflection around Catholic social teaching throughout the week between sessions. Participants emerge from this program better equipped to help alleviate poverty in their communities, as well as stand in solidarity with those experiencing poverty.
The program consists of ten total sessions: Eight 2-hour sessions to be held on Thursday evenings (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) in Immaculata’s “Youth Ministry” room (2222). An additional one-day retreat and an immersion experience will each be held on Saturdays. We are requesting that everyone registering for the program be able to attend all sessions. Space is limited. Participation in Part I of JustFaith in the Fall was NOT required to join us for this session. PROGRAM GOALS
SESSIONS INCLUDE
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DIRECT LINK TO JUSTFAITH WEBSITE/PROGRAM
COST Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) will be subsidizing the cost of this program. We will also order the reading materials/resources in bulk from the JustFaith program after registration.
Participants will only be responsible for paying the cost of their reading materials for the course, which can be purchased from the parish when they arrive. If you decide to purchase them on your own, please let us know in advance. The JPIC has financial support available for those in need who are unable to afford the cost of these texts, so please contact us if you need assistance. BOOKS/RESOURCES INCLUDE
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FALL 2022 - JPIC JUSTFAITH
“FAITH AND POVERTY: A BIBLICAL RESPONSE”
Our JPIC JustFaith program, “Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response,” concluded on Saturday, November 12, with an "immersion experience" at Urban Ministries of Durham. Participants helped to prepare and serve breakfast to over 150 homeless persons and others in need. They also helped prepare lunches, concluding the day with a theological reflection and discussion about the experience. Grounded in Catholic Social Teaching, the JustFaith program seeks to guide parishioners in exploring the Gospel’s call to respond to poverty in our communities, nation, and world, equipping participants with practical tools to take action in effective and sustainable ways. Thanks to our co-facilitators and everyone who participated in this Fall's program.
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"Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response," the first eight-session program in this four-part* JustFaith Catholic series, lays the theological and biblical foundation for responding to poverty in our communities, so that we might respond in a way that honors the image of God in those we seek to serve. In this program, participants explore these two questions:
The program consists of ten total sessions: Eight 2-hour sessions to be held on Tuesday evenings (6:30 pm to 8:30 pm) in Immaculata’s “Youth Ministry” room (2222). An additional one-day retreat and an immersion experience will each be held on Saturdays. We are requesting that everyone registering for the program be able to attend all sessions. Space is limited. PROGRAM GOALS
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DIRECT LINK TO JUSTFAITH WEBSITE/PROGRAM
COSTJustice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC) will be subsidizing the cost of this program. We will also order the reading materials/resources in bulk from the JustFaith program after registration.
Participants will only be responsible for paying the cost of their reading materials for the course, which can be purchased from the parish when they arrive. If you decide to purchase them on your own, please let us know in advance. The JPIC has financial support available for those in need who are unable to afford the cost of these texts, so please contact us if you need assistance. BOOKS/RESOURCES INCLUDE
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If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact me directly.
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - [email protected]
If you have questions regarding our various JPIC ministries, please contact me directly.
Kennith M. Chiha, Director of Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation (JPIC)
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church - 901-A West Chapel Hill Street, Durham, NC 27701
(919) 682-3449 Ext. 293 - [email protected]