Here are some key dates and spotlight events to build understanding and momentum for the Share the Journey campaign in the U.S.
Be sure to document your own events and actions on social media and tag #sharejourney.
CCHD Creating on the Margins Art Contest (7-12 Grade)Creating on the Margins Contest is a tool to engage young people in grades 7-12 in learning about poverty in the U.S., its root causes, and faith-inspired efforts to address poverty, especially through CCHD. This years’ theme is “Share the Journey of Young Migrants and Refugees” Ongoing through March 31, 2018
| EVENT NAME | WHAT TO EXPECT | DATES |
| JFI Pentecost: On Fire for Immigration Reform | A JFI Pentecost resource to energize us to continue the work of immigration reform in partnership with our immigrant sisters and brothers, who are participating in the mission of the Holy Spirit to “renew the face of the Earth” | April 2- May 30, 2018 |
| CCGP Legislative Advocacy Toolkit | A guide with resources for writing letters and meeting with members of Congress, and how to engage in social media. | April 2- May 30, 2018 |
| Sharing the Journey of Migrants and Refugees: An Interfaith Perspective on the Global Compacts |
United Nations HQ, New York City, Conference Room # 4 RSVP by April 30 at holyseemission.org/rsvp |
May 3, 2018 |
| CCUSA TOOLKIT for World Refugee Day | STJ Signature Program: Information coming soon! | June, 2018 |
| World Refugee Day | June 20, 2018 | |
| World Youth Day Cross and Icon in the U.S. | August 19-27, 2018 | |
| V Encuentro National Delegates Gathering | Grapevine, TX | September 20 - 23, 2018 |
| CCUSA National Gathering | Buffalo, NY "Share the Journey" Showcase and Pilgrimage | September 12-14, 2018 |
| 2018 Anniversary of kick-off by Pope Francis in Rome kickoff. | Beginning of Encounter Dinners | September 27, 2018 |
| Diocesan/ National Pilgramage Dates | October 13 – November 13, 2018 | |
| LaRED annual Membership Meeting | Chicago/ Joliet | November 7-11, 2018 |
| Mother Cabrini Patron of Migrants Feast Day | November 13, 2018 | |
| Advent Begins | December 3, 2018 | |
| Our Lady of Guadalupe | December 12, 2018 | |
| Christmas Posadas | December 15-24, 2018 | |
| Ethical Trade Sock Sale | 20% of the sales of every pair of Maggie’s Organics Share the Journey socks will be donated to Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work with refugees and migrants. | Ongoing |