Restorative Justice
2024 Kick-Off! RJ Ministry Community of Practice
Catholic Mobilizing Network is dedicated to supporting the implementation of restorative justice practices in Catholic ministry across the country. The RJ Ministry Community of Practice is a space where your...
Deepening Circle: Restorative Parish
Join us to explore how restorative practices can be implemented into the life of a Catholic parish! Bringing restorative practices into parishes can be a way to respond to the...
Circle Keeper Cafe: Sharing Circle Ceremonies
Grab a snack or something to sip, and join other facilitators of circle process for a time of fellowship and fresh ideas. This is an informal time to share ideas,...
Intro to Restorative Justice (November 2024)
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual 3.5-hour introductory workshop on restorative justice, to learn core concepts and practices related to its application in Catholic ministry. Through presentations, exercises, and sharing,...
Deepening Circle: Spotlight on Preparation for Restorative Practices
How can the work we do beforehand as facilitators and ministry leaders, set the stage for a smooth and impactful restorative dialogue? A key to any successful restorative process is...
Circle Keeper Cafe: Values & Guidelines
Grab a snack or something to sip, and join other facilitators of circle process for a time of fellowship and fresh ideas. This month, we’ll focus on values and guidelines, two key steps of the circle process that are essential for creating grounding, connection, safety, and a container strong enough for meaningful conversations. Sharing values...
Deepening Circle: Community Care & Resilience
When our communities face fear, overwhelm, and instability, mutual support is critical. Restorative approaches can help us find strength through connection and solidarity. Join us for this month’s Deepening Circle when we will pray, listen, and dialogue about fostering community care and resilience through restorative practices. Leaders from Restorative Justice Durham will share how community...
Intro to Restorative Justice: New, 2-Hour Version
Join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a virtual introductory workshop on restorative justice. Discover the core concepts and practices of restorative justice in the legal system, Catholic ministry, and beyond. ***This event is now at capacity.*** Click here to register for the next Intro to Restorative workshop, on Friday, May 23, 2025. In just two hours,...
Companion Training: Conversations in Communion (March)
The Conversations in Communion training is designed for Catholic parish and ministry leaders preparing to facilitate conversations in communion within their communities. The training takes place over three, virtual sessions. Attendance at all sessions is required. The March training will take place on March 6, 13, and 27.
Lenten Circle — An Experience of Conversations in Communion
How do we welcome the Jubilee Year? This Lent, join CMN for a time of renewal and reflection as we gather to welcome the Year of Jubilee. Every 25 years, the Catholic Church celebrates a special Year of Jubilee, a time for liberation, conversion, and reconciliation; a time to re-establish a proper relationship with God...
Circle Keeper Café: The Art of Co-Keeping
"Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up."Ecclesiastes 4:9 Grab a snack or a drink, and connect with other facilitators as we share stories, insights, and best practices for co-keeping circle process. Whether you’re a seasoned facilitator...
Lenten Circle — An Experience of Conversations in Communion
How do we continue walking the path of synodality? This Lent, join Catholic Mobilizing Network for a time of renewal and reflection as we gather to discern our role in the continuing effort to implement the Synod on Synodality. In October 2021, Pope Francis announced a three-year process of listening and dialogue of the Catholic...