From staff reports
High school students looking to spend part of their summer making a difference in their communities are encouraged to take part in the Center for FaithJustice’s summer WorX programs throughout the Diocese and beyond.
As described on the Lawrenceville-based center’s website, “High school students spend one summer week in an overnight setting, exploring the Gospel call to build a more just world, participating in dynamic prayer services, building community with fellow participants and volunteering in the community. Students return home prepared and inspired to make service and justice central components of their lives.”
The experience differs each year, with new content so that both experienced volunteers and newcomers will benefit.
Remaining available programs are as follows:
• July 8-13: MercyworX (college credit) – Georgian Court University, Lakewood
• July 8-14: JusticeworX Trenton – St. James Parish, 29 E. Paul Ave., Trenton
• July 29 – Aug. 4: JusticeworX Appalachia – Pipestem, W. Va.
• Aug. 5-11: JusticeworX Trenton – St. James Rectory, 11 E. Paul Ave., Trenton
Applications are being accepted through May 1 for current high school juniors interested in participating in MercyworX, FaithJustice’s college credit program offered in partnership with Georgian Court University, Lakewood.
The JusticeworX program takes place at several different locations, including Trenton, Philadelphia, the Jersey Shore and two different Appalachia locations; participation in the latter is open to upperclassmen only, preferably those who have already completed a JusticeworX program. It is suggested that students who have completed their freshman year of high school begin with the Trenton program.
To register, visit www.justiceworx.org/program-dates/.
Those planning to register as a group from a parish or school must have their youth ministry leader or director of religious education contact Mare Ernesto, vice president of programs and outreach, at mernesto@faithjustice.org or 609-498-6216, ext 2.
For additional questions, information on 2018-2019 academic year program opportunities or to plan for summer 2019 WorX programs for your parish or school, contact Ernesto.