Education & Formation
Our common worship and service among the marginalized challenges us to teach other people about the issues of urban poverty, homelessness and mental anguish. Our programs connect the Gospel to social justice for visitors, students and parishioners. We educate people not only about the issues of justice but we also witness firsthand the consequences of suffering for real people in urban poverty. We attempt to remove the harmful labels our society attaches to others who live with the heartaches of poverty and loss. Our formation in Catholic values and faith leads us all to the love God has for every human person.
To inquire about further education and formation resources, please contact our office: info@saintandrechurch.org / (503) 228-0746 |
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Personal Poverty Retreats
Spend one day working with the marginalized in Old Town while learning more about issues of poverty and the Gospel call to serve those in need. Participants serve in our Morning Hospitality & Evening Hospitality programs, take a tour of Old Town, and spend time in guided prayer, reflection, and discussion.
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Saturday Immersions
A retreat program for high school and university student groups. Spend a day in service and active education with the purpose of breaking down stereotypes that keep us from knowing and loving the poor and marginalized. Saturdays, 8am - 3pm.
| Peace & Justice Committee
The Peace & Justice Committee leads our parish's efforts in advocating for the rights and dignity of every person and providing education opportunities on justice issues and Catholic Social Teaching.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. RCIA meets on Sundays from 8:30am - 9:45am.
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| Our parish offers two staff positions for young adults to explore their faith within a community that is experiencing urban poverty issues. The positions are designed to support their future aspirations with a year-long experience of personal, professional, and spiritual formation. Our parish also hosts a Jesuit Volunteer on staff each year.
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