New Opportunity for Young Adults

“Two Feet of Love in Action”

Is there a young person you know between the ages of 18 and 21 who is looking for an opportunity to find a more meaningful connection to service, outreach, advocacy - all through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching? If your answer is “yes,” or “maybe,” or “hmmm, I don’t know” -- Read on!

What?
With the help of a generous grant from the Catholic Youth Foundation, OCSJM is piloting a new initiative in 2015, for young adults aged 18-21.

The “Two Feet of Love in Action” Summer Justice Program invites young people aged 18-21 to spend 4 days “completing the LAP” for social justice - Learning, Acting and Praying with their peers in a residential program designed to lead them through an exploration of the principles of Catholic social teaching and their application in real-life settings within the Archdiocese of Hartford.

When?
The event will run from August 5-8, 2015, beginning on Wednesday afternoon and ending at noon on Saturday. During that time participants will learn from service practitioners, experience opportunities for hands-on service, share and pray with their peers, and explore the richness of our church’s social justice teaching and tradition. They will develop leadership skills and practical insights to help them discover their own gifts to work and advocate for a more just society.

More Information!

Location: Participants will live at the Newman House on the campus of Central CT State University in New Britain, and travel into Hartford for service opportunities.

Cost: The fee of $150 includes housing, meals and transportation during the event. (We will not allow money to stand in the way of an applicant’s participation.)

Application: Applications will be accepted through January 31, 2015, and will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Space is limited.

Contact Us: Sarah Hillier Parish Social Ministry Coordinator, Office for Catholic Social Justice Ministry 81 Saltonstall Avenue, New Haven, CT 203-777-7279.