Social Justice Programs from MSJC.

 
 

Social Justice Programs – For Your Marianist Community or Group

MSJC offers workshops, programs, and retreats for Marianist communities, groups, and institutions. All are available free of charge, with travel costs for presenters being negotiable. MSJC is committed to working with you so finances are not a barrier to offering these programs. We will also be as flexible as possible in designing a program that fits your needs, timeframe, etc. For more information, or to schedule a program, contact Jim Vogt (jimvogt2@yahoo.com or 859-291-6197.)

Think Globally, Act Locally

Focus – This workshop is designed to help participants make sense of the sometimes bewildering reality of globalization and better understand both the opportunities and challenges that globalization provides. The goal is to help participants see more clearly, in light of our Marianist charism, how individually and as community we can be better world citizens, by making more effective choices in our day to day lives.

Length – Six hours is preferable, including lunch.
A Place at the Marianist Table

Focus – The program helps Marianist communities and groups to examine the call to be open and accepting, especially to our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. We believe that positive attitudes about those who may be different and a spirit of genuine inclusion come from knowledge gained through honest dialogue. Realizing that there are gay and lesbian members of our Marianist family, the workshop aims to provide Marianist groups with opportunities to enter this dialogue. The goal is not to debate the teachings of the official Church on homosexuality but to encourage listening to the lived experiences of our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters.

Length – 21/2 – 3 hours (can be done in one evening)

How Do Marianists Do Social Justice?

Focus – This retreat will help Marianist communities or groups reflect on the ways we are called to social justice, particularly in light of our Marianist charism. The program provides time for group and individual reflection, prayer, and sharing.

Length – 5-6 hours, including lunch

 
 Marianist Mosaic – Embracing Cultural Diversity

Focus – This workshop will help Marianist communities and groups:

  • To become aware of individual member’s own cultural identity and the cultural identity of their community/work group/organization;
  • To understand the impact of culture on individuals and groups;
  • To understand the patterns in the dominant United States culture and the tension between one’s own culture and the dominant culture.
Length – Anywhere from 2-6 hours