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, tips, and questions from your experience facilitating circle process. Each month, we zoom in on a different aspect of facilitation. You’ll come away with new...
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, participants: Click here to read more about restorative justice. FOR WHOM? This workshop is ideal for individuals who are new to restorative justice and practices or who...
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...
First Friday Virtual Prayer Vigil (January 2025)
On the First Friday of each month, CMN invites you to a virtual prayer vigil, a sacred space to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the sanctity of all human life. Join us to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital...
[Webinar] Pilgrims of Hope: Tools for the Synodal Journey
About the Webinar Throughout 2025, the worldwide Church will journey through a special Jubilee Year — a celebration that happens every 25 years proclaiming liberation, conversion, and reconciliation — to re-establish a proper relationship with God and others. CMN is kicking off this Jubilee Year with a special webinar to provide tools that will help...
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...
First Friday Virtual Prayer Vigil (February 2025)
On the First Friday of each month, CMN invites you to a virtual prayer vigil, a sacred space to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the sanctity of all human life. Join us to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital...
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...
Los Angeles Religious Education (RE) Congress
The Los Angeles Religious Education Congress is an annual 4-day event, drawing Catholics from across the nation and around the globe. RECongress is sponsored by the Office of Religious Education, a department of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. RECongress is a dynamic gathering of the global church, welcoming all to meet Jesus through connection, learning,...
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,...
First Friday Virtual Prayer Vigil (March 2025)
On the First Friday of each month, CMN invites you to a virtual prayer vigil, a sacred space to lament upcoming executions and bear witness to the sanctity of all human life. Join us to stand in solidarity with people facing execution, their victims, and all who are impacted by the unjust system of capital...
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...