Give to the Most High as he has given to you,
generously, according to your means.
For he is a God who always repays
and will give back to you sevenfold. Sir 35:12-13
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Highlights from CCUSA
TODAY Is the Last Day to Request Continuing Education Credits from 2022 Annual Gathering!
Are you seeking any Continuing Education Credits (CECs) for those sessions you attended at the Annual Gathering? You must go to the app, complete the individual session evaluation and complete the Overall Evalutation and include your contact information for both to receive your certificate. Deadline to complete is Monday, October 24, 2022.
Watch the Video Highlights from 2022 Annual Gathering
Catch the highlights from the 2022 Annual Gathering with videos from Sister Donna Markham, President and CEO of Catholic Charities USA, Matthew Desmond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted, and Timothy Schmalz, artist and sculptor. This year's event drew more than 500 registered participants from the nationwide Catholic Charities network to the historic city of Baltimore from September 27 – 28.
View the highlights, including videos, session overviews and event photos. Please note that Matthew Desmond's address will only be available to attendees until October 31.
Events and Webinars
Parish Referrals: A Parish Engagement Strategy. October 24, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
Discover strategies for parish engagement through the gifts of time, talent or treasure as developed by Catholic Charities Fort Worth. Special emphasis will be placed on their parish referral program, which equips designated parish representatives to make streamlined referrals to Catholic Charities programs, maximizing impact and increasing trust and transparency with parish partners. Webinar participants will learn to develop customized engagement plans for individual parishes and adapt Fort Worth's referral program for their local needs. Kasey Whitley, Director of Parish Social Ministry, and Kimberly Phelan, Parish Engagement Coordinator, will present. Register for the webinar.
Helping Clients Launch Thriving Wage Careers With Per Scholas. October 25, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
Are you interested in learning how you can help your clients with a passion for technology to launch careers in IT through tuition-free training, professional development and employer connections at Per Scholas? Join us for a webinar to explore how you can connect your clients to launch thriving wage careers in technology at the Per Scholas program and get the skills they need to grow their careers in tech. Register in advance for this webinar.
CCUSA Immigration and Refugees Services Community of Practice Monthly Meeting
Please join us for the CCUSA Immigration and Refugee Services Community of Practice meetings. During these meetings, we will hear from the field about pressing issues in the Immigration and Refugee Services and receive a policy update from CCUSA, MRS/USCCB, and CLINIC.
Register in advance for the meetings and choose one or more of the following sessions to attend:
- October 26, 2022, 02:00 PM
- November 23, 2022, 02:00 PM
- December 28, 2022, 02:00 PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meetings.
Vision and Tools for Vibrant Parish Social Ministries. November 8, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
Inspired by the USCCB's Communities of Salt and Light and CCUSA's Catalysts and Collaborators in Ministry, parishes and agencies can collaborate to build strong and integrated parish social ministries (PSM). Join this webinar to reflect on your own parish social ministry efforts in light of these two foundational documents and learn best practices for what is possible today. Participants will also learn about resources from CCUSA and USCCB for encounter, learning and action. Register for the webinar.
Employment Opportunities
View job opportunities at CCUSA and Catholic Charities agencies on our careers page. CCUSA members may post job opportunities through the submission form available on the members' portal. If you have any questions about the job opportunities submission form, please contact Christina Kilroy.
CCUSA Photo Gallery
Did you know that one of the benefits CCUSA provides to member agencies is access to a professional photo gallery? Visit our Flickr photo pages to explore our albums and photos. If you would like a high-resolution version for your agency's use, please email CCUSA with photo number.