Blessed Holy Week to you and your families,

As Easter approaches and we focus on the themes of resurrection and renewal, we reflect on the future of the Church: young people.

At OIS, we are committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive space for young adults to explore their faith and learn more about Ignatian spirituality. Our Contemplative Leaders in Action (CLA) program is doing just that.

This fall, we hope to welcome nearly 200 young adults from across the country. We will accompany them as they deepen their faith and grow as leaders through the practice of Ignatian spirituality.

CLA participants have the opportunity to discern their vocation through retreats, days of reflection, workshops and monthly meetings. These experiences give them the space to pray, reflect, and grow closer with God. CLA supports their journey by helping them translate their prayer and contemplation into action.

We accompany our young adult participants as they practice infusing God into the context of their careers, their communities and their way of being with others. CLA isn't just a program, it's a community in which our participants are formed as leaders, many of whom will be future leaders in our Church.

Alumni of CLA have gone on to lead schools, create non-profits, work with refugees, author books on spirituality and join religious communities (including the Jesuits.)

Spread the Word: Use your personal and professional networks and social media to tell others about CLA. Share this link with them via text message, email, or social media: contemplativeleaders.org.

 

Nominate Someone for CLA: Did you know that recommendations and nominations lead to more applications than any other factor? Click here to nominate the young adults (24 - 39) you know!

CLA is a place for young adults to learn, ask questions and to discern how to live as people with and for others. If that sounds like it might resonate with a young adult you know, tell them to check out CLA.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to us with questions.

Thank you for helping us spread the word about CLA. We are truly grateful that you are part of our community.

Un abrazo,

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