What is JusticeworX?

JusticeworX is a weeklong service immersion experience offered by The Center for FaithJustice, which is designed to help high school age students explore the connections between their faith, the Gospel call to service and justice and their everyday lives. Dynamic prayer services, a trained and passionate staff, thought invoking presentations, activities and discussions combine to form young people in a faith that will last a lifetime.

What is the history of the JusticeworX program?

JusticeworX was created in 1999 by the mother and son team of Helen and Sean Sanford. Combining the best methodology of youth ministry, service trips and Cathloic Social Teaching, JusticeworX instills in young people an awareness of social justice through experiences of faith and community service. Inspired by the Gospel, JusticeworX helps youth understand how and why the Church teaches that issues of peace, justice and service are central to our identity as Christians. By empowering young people to help build the Kingdom of God, we are offering them a precious resource – a faith that speaks to their lives and helps them navigate the complexities of the world.

JusticeworX was begun with a few dozen students from Immaculata High School in Somerville, NJ and St. Charles Borromeo Church in Skillman, NJ. Over its first ten years JusticeworX has been able to reach out to thousands of youth, encouraging them to become faith based advocates for change. Due largely to the success of the JusticeworX program The Center for FaithJustice has expanded its summer programs to include later the ServiceworX program for Jr. High students and the LeaderworX program for young adults.