Forty Days with the Four Pillars 
By Katie Mulembe, Catholic Volunteer Network
The Lenten season is here. This is the time of year we are called to renew our hearts and minds through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. In his recent Lenten message, Pope Francis took inspiration from St. Paul, who said "For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that by his poverty you might become rich." (2 Cor 8:9) He encouraged us to spend these forty days living a life of "evangelical poverty," meaning that we learn to trust God completely and love others as Jesus loved us. How can the four pillars of spirituality, community, simplicity, and social justice help in living out Pope Francis' call? Read more...
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 What's on Your Community Calendar?
By Caitlin Morneau, Catholic Volunteer Network
Hey Volunteers! Now that you've been living in community for a while, have you started looking for new ways to keep your community nights interesting? Never fear, we are here to help! Here's a list of some favorite activities of previous volunteer communities that you can put your own spin on. Click here for 10 community night ideas. |
Next Steps: Resume Writing 
By Katie Mulembe, Catholic Volunteer Network
Right around now, you may begin to think more seriously about what your next steps will be. There are many factors to consider as you prepare to move forward, and it is a good idea to approach this decision slowly and prayerfully. No matter what route you take - graduate school, an internship, or a full-time job, you will need to have an updated resume ready. This year of service has given you many new skills and experiences that you will definitely want to showcase on your resume. Read on for advice about putting together a resume that will get noticed.
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Make the most of this sacred season!
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Upcoming Events for Volunteers
Catholic Social Teaching 101
Date: March 18, 2014
Time: 12:00 - 2:00pm
Location: Catholic Volunteer Network, National Office (6930 Carroll Ave. Suite 820, Takoma Park, MD 20912)
Volunteers in the DC area are invited to join us for this brown bag lunch session to learn more about Catholic Social Teaching and how you can incorporate it into your life and work. The session will be facilitated by Tom Mulloy, USCCB Policy Advisor and former Jesuit Volunteer. For more information or to register, contact Emily Simmonds at [email protected].
From Mission to Mission Re-Entry Workshops
Dates and Locations: April 24-27 in Camden, NJ / June 26-29 in Chicago, IL / October 23-26 in Chicago, IL / October 20-November 2 in New York, NY
From Mission to Mission seeks to help returned missioners and volunteers live mission here in their home culture, in a way that honors those to whom they have said goodbye. To find out more details about this three-day workshop, please visit www.missiontomission.org or contact Julie Lupien at [email protected].
Catholics on Call Young Adult ConferenceDate: August 5-9, 2014 Location: Chicago, IL Every summer, Catholics on Call hosts a four-day program at Catholic Theological Union (CTU) in Chicago. This experience is designed for women and men (ages 18 to 30) who may be thinking about a life of service in the Church as a lay minister, religious sister or brother, or priest, and those who are undecided and want guidance in determining how God is calling them. Click here for more information about this upcoming conference. |
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