G.I.F.T. Program

  • What is there for the children?

    If we have an adult E3 volunteer for each child oriented program, we will have:


    Ages 5–12 will have an age-appropriate program.


    Child care will be available for ages 1-5.


    Advent 2025: We currently have teen volunteers from Cristo Rey to assist with these programs we need an adult per program to monitor and assist.

  • What are the basic details?

    Start Date:

    Sunday, November 30, Noon, Garvey Hall (lunch hospitality included) 


    Session Length:

    2 hours (except retreat/service immersion)


    Total Experience:

    8 sessions + retreat + service immersion experience


    Retreat:

    6 hours (spread over December 13th & 14th)


    Immersion Experience: 

    TBD but will be March 7th or 8th


    Flexible Scheduling:

    Small auxiliary groups of up to 8 participants can meet at alternative dates/times. They are requested to participate in the retreat and immersion experience with the main group.

  • How do you register?

    1. Create user account, if you don't have one, at JustFaith Ministries (this is a direct link to the account creation page)
    2. Click the menu → Find a Group → Search Group ID: 1130JFC.
    3. Select Register, add the item to your cart, and View Cart.
    4. Click Proceed to Checkout → Enter coupon 1130JFC (removes $35 fee). Optional: Give a free-will donation to Holy Name to support program costs.
    5. Complete registration and download your Participant Packet from your dashboard.

  • Where do I get the reading materials?

    JustFaith only carries Poverty: Responding like Jesus (Himes & Kelly)


    Amazon carries Poverty: Responding like Jesus (Himes & Kelly) in paperback and The Joy of the Gospel (Pope Francis) in paperback, hardcover, and Kindle.


    The Joy of the Gospel (Pope Francis) can be downloaded as a PDF.

2025 Advent - 2029 Lent Growing In Faith Together (GIFT)

 

We’re excited to announce a four-year social justice program made possible by a generous grant from the Catholic Community Foundation. This will be our GIFT Program, offering opportunities to learn, reflect, and act on issues of faith and poverty. A free-will donation is welcome to help cover the difference between the grant and program costs.


Our Four-Year Focus: Faith & Poverty (Catholic Edition)


Year 1: Faith and Poverty: A Biblical Response

Year 2: Faith and Poverty: A Solidarity Response

Year 3: Faith and Poverty: A Justice Response

Year 4: Faith and Poverty: A Global Response


Year 1 Goal: Build a Biblical Foundation for Responding to Poverty

Participants will:

  • Explore postures that honor God, ourselves, and those we serve.
  • Deepen understanding of who we are as children of God.
  • Develop a biblical understanding of justice and how it shapes our lives and communities.


Each session includes:
  • Lunch
  • Prayer & reflection
  • Reading discussion
  • Videos & group activities
  • Spiritual practices
  • Integration of faith

Questions?

Contact Erin Werneke, Director of Faith Formation
📧 ewerneke@churchoftheholyname.org
đź“ž 612-724-5465, ext. 203