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Salt and Light Gatherings

The Initiative regularly brings together young Catholics in Washington to explore links between faith, Catholic social thought, and their lives and work, especially on public policy. These unique Salt and Light Gatherings are for Catholics under 40 years old who work on Capitol Hill or in the administration, other branches of government, or public policy organizations. They are held in the Capitol or at Georgetown’s School of Continuing Studies, with presentations and discussion on a critical topic, opportunities for networking, and a happy hour and reception.

Events

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Sep
19
2023

How Can We Live Faithfully in Our Personal, Professional, and Political Lives?

As the U.S. election season heats up, hostility and division are everywhere, paralyzing political life and too often preventing real movement addressing serious challenges such as poverty, protection of the most vulnerable, and climate change. Yet Pope Francis has called for “a better kind of…

Videos

How Can We Live Faithfully in Our Personal, Professional, and Political Lives? (Video)

September 19, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 5 minutes

Young Catholics, Work, and Labor in the New Economy (Video)

March 28, 2023

Duration: 1 hour 2 minutes

What is the Good Life Now? (Video)

October 27, 2022

Duration: 1 hour 3 minutes