Deepening Circle: Restorative Parish

Imagine a parish where restorative practices guide connections and shape decision-making

Join us to explore how restorative practices can be implemented within a Catholic parish!

Bringing restorative practices into parishes can be a way to respond to the invitation of the Catholic Synod on Synodality: to “inspire people to dream about the Church we are called to be, to make people’s hopes flourish, to stimulate trust, to bind up wounds, to weave new and deeper relationships, to learn from one another, to build bridges, to enlighten minds, warm hearts, and restore strength to our hands for our common mission.”
For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission. Vademecum for the Synod on Synodality, 2021

Together, we will hear from parish ministers who introduced restorative practices such as circle process into the life of their parish and ministries. We will then gather in small group circles to share experiences, insights and hopes.

This FREE virtual event will take place via Zoom conference. It will not be recorded.

CMN’s Deepening Circles are offered every other month through the RJ Ministry Community of Practice. Learn more >>

They are recommended for individuals who have some level of experience with restorative justice practices. This can include participating in a prior restorative justice training or introductory workshop, or an experience of circle process.