Calling young adult Hispanic/Latin@ leaders in ministry!
Caminando Juntos is a program designed to support your growth and reflection in ministry. Through bi-monthly gatherings with a supportive community of peers, you’ll gain valuable insights from theological reflection and formation. This is a unique opportunity to connect with other leaders, share experiences, and deepen your calling.
Application requirements:
- Must self identify as Hispanic or Latin@
- Must be 20-35 years old
- Personal Statement paragraph regarding your desire to join the program as well as a paragraph regarding your current ministry experience
If you have questions feel free to Fernanda Balderrama Chavarria contact fbalderrama@ctu.edu.
Here’s what you can expect:
- Share and grow: Discuss your ministry experiences, challenges, and joys with others who understand your context.
- Gain support: Receive encouragement and practical advice from peers and experienced facilitators.
- Deepen your faith: Explore innovative approaches to ministry within the Hispanic/Latin@ church tradition.
- Build fellowship: Enjoy a delicious dinner and meaningful reflections to strengthen your connection with other leaders.
- Incopratation of skills: Put your new skills to the test within your own ministry and at the end of the year border immersion trip.
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When/Where/How
- Participants commit to meeting bi-monthly in-person at Catholic Theological Union’s Don Senior Center:
- Meetings are on Wednesdays, from 6:30pm-8:30pm. Dinner will be provided.
- September 10, 2025
- September 24, 2025
- October 8, 2025
- October 22, 2025
- November 5, 2025
- November 19, 2025
- Dec 3, 2025
- Participants will be given a $100 stipend each semester to help offset the cost of travel.
- The year-long cohort experience will culminate in an immersion trip to the US-Mexico border. *Participation is strongly encouraged, but not required
