The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family (Jesuit institutions and larger church) to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. It is a place where people are empowered, re-energized, inspired, challenged, and supported by a community that sees faith and justice integrally linked.  The Teach-In is a program of the Ignatian Solidarity Network.

Why We Gather

The Jesuit Martyrs of El Salvador and their companions. (Mary Pimmel)

We gather each year in the spirit of the Jesuit martyrs of El Salvador, who along with their two companions were murdred in at the University of Central America in 1989.  Together, we commemorate their lives and ministry and seek inspiration to discover the injustices of today and how we might engage in them.

Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice 2012

November 16-18, 2012
Washington D.C.
Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Theme: “Imagination Reform: Moving Beyond the Margins”

Join over 1,200 Ignatian leaders in gathering for the 15th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington DC! In remembrance of the UCA martyrs who gave their lives as they walked with the poor of El Salvador, we will return to Washington DC in November 2012 to hear inspiring speakers, attend breakout sessions, and strengthen our advocacy skills. Will your voice be included? Will you be a part of this movement toward social change?

View Schedule here.

 

Keynote Speakers

Please click on the images for more information and speaker resources.

Fr. Fred Kammer, S.J.
Director of Jesuit Social Research Institute

Gabriel Bol Deng 
Former Lost Boy and Director of Hope for Ariang

Simone Campbell, SSS
Executive Director, NETWORK

Merlys Mosquera Chamat
Regional Director Jesuit Refugee Service Latin America and Caribbean

Become Part of the Movement

1. Join us in Washington D.C.! Click here to register.

2. If you cannot join us in D.C, follow the Ignatian Family Teach-In For Justice Online. We will be providing live video from the event here on our website: www.ignatiansolidarity.net/iftj

3. Connect with Ignatian Solidarity Network via Facebook and Twitter. We will keep you up to date with resources relating to the Ignatian Family Teach-In, social justice articles, and news from the Ignatian family.

4. Visit the Ignatian Solidarity Network home website at www.ignatiansolidarity.net to find hundreds of online resources, more program resources, blog posts and reflections from Ignatian family members, and more!