Christian Civics Foundations

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Description

This course helps Christian congregations explore intersections between their faith and civic engagement. The Christian Civics Foundation created the course and offers it to help congregations resolve tensions, engage with neighbors, or develop confidence in discussing their faith. To support this goal, the course guides participants through perspectives, problems and practice and offers opportunities for private reflection, group discussion, and reading.

Features

10 modules
Ice breakers
Prayer prompts
Reflection and discussion guides
Notes for group discussion leaders
Activities
Suggested further reading

Recommended Audience

Clergy, lay leaders, and small groups

Cost

Varies per service

Practical Applications

Lead your youth group through this course to help them explore their faith through the lens of communication skills and current events.
Invite your congregation and community to a group study that completes the course to develop and deepen their relationships and dialog.

Updated: March 28, 2025

About the Contributor

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez

Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting

Miriam V. Quezada Mendez serves in the Center’s Northwest office in Crown Point as the Bilingual Associate for Resource Consulting, working to advance the Center’s mission to strengthen Indiana congregations by providing resources to the communities that make up the diverse tapestry of the Northwest region.

Born in Jalisco, Mexico, Miriam immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up on the East Side of Chicago. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Illinois College, graduating with a double major in Communications & Rhetorical Studies and International Studies with a concentration in gender and immigration equity.

Before joining the Center, Miriam served as the Director of Communications at the Parliament of the World’s Religions. In her tenure with the Parliament, Miriam worked closely with faith, community, and nonprofit leaders on outreach, engagement, and interfaith community-building efforts. She is an enthusiastic advocate for youth, Indigenous, and women’s voices in faith and civic spaces.

Miriam is a member of the St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, where she and her family attend weekly Spanish service.

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