Restorative Justice
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 adequate and appropriate preparation - both for the facilitator and the participants involved. The preparation for a harm repair dialogue will be different from preparation...
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...
Circle Keeper Café: Crafting Circle Questions
In this hour of informal fellowship, peer support, and idea generation, we'll take a particular look at how to craft powerful questions and prompts for circle processes—questions that open hearts, deepen conversations, uphold dignity, and allow for the Spirit to bring transformation, connection, and healing. Whether you're a seasoned facilitator or new to the practice,...
Deepening Circle: Adapting Restorative Practices for Full Participation
"The Prophet Isaiah asks us to imagine the full manifestation of the Kingdom of God as a banquet God will prepare for all peoples. All of them and everyone, in the hope that none will be missing. Everyone, everyone, everyone! ... In this time of wars, we must learn to shape in concrete ways the...
Intro to Restorative Justice Workshop (May 2025)
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. In just two hours, participants will: Click here to learn more about restorative justice. This workshop will allow you to engage with the key concepts of...
Summer Skillcraft Sessions: Transformative Listening (Two-Part)
This June, join CMN for a two-part virtual workshop on Transformative Listening, and practice how to listen in ways that bring about justice, healing, and restoration. The Synod on Synodality has reminded the Church that listening is at the heart of our faith and ministry, and called on the Church to become a “listening Church”...