The Center for FaithJustice (CFJ) inspires the next generation of leaders by creating programs to serve those in need and educate for justice in the Catholic tradition. Named for the biblical passage that inspired them, faith without works is dead (James 2:26), our signature “WorX” programs - ServiceworX, JusticeworX, CommunityworX, and LeaderworX - create a space for youth and young adults from middle school through college to engage in direct service to those in need and participate in complementary prayer and reflection activities. In contrast to typical service learning, CFJ engenders in young people a deep understanding of systemic poverty and instills lifelong values of social justice through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching. Since our founding, we have served more than 5,000 young adults through our intensive retreat-style service immersion experiences to impoverished areas, representing more than 300,000 combined hours of direct service and social justice education. Those original program participants are now young professionals in the early stages of career, marriage, and family life; in fact, several of them currently serve on the Center’s Board of Trustees. Our alumni have gone on to become impressive servant leaders in many diverse fields ranging from international aid to corporate America to ordained ministry. The Center for FaithJustice is a tax-exempt, 501(c)(3) public charity.