IFTJ APPLICATION & PAYMENT 2025

The Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice, or IFTJ, is an annual gathering for members of the Ignatian family to come together in the context of social justice and solidarity to learn, reflect, pray, network, and advocate together. Students interested in participating must submit both an application and a $300 deposit by Friday, September 12, to be considered for selection. The trip is in Washington DC, November 13-17. View detailed payment & itinerary breakdown.

Student & Parent Info

Student info

Student Name*

Student Email*

Class Year*

T-Shirt Size (Unisex)

Parent/guardian info

Parent/Guardian Full Name

Parent /Guardian Email

Application

Contact Ms. Brabec ([email protected]) with any questions. We have room for 16 student participants, and welcome students of all ages, though some priority will be given to Sophomores and Juniors for the sake of building momentum for the work upon students' return.

Applications will close on Friday, September 12, at 3:30 p.m. To be considered for selection, you must submit a $300 deposit to the Office of Service & Justice before this date and time. Use the link below to make a payment, or students may drop off a check in the OSJ Office.

In which Congressional District do you reside?

Don't know? Check it out here: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Your Congressional District

CA-3 (Currently Kiley)
CA-4 (Currently Thompson)
CA-5 (Currently McClintock)
CA-6 (Currently Bera)
CA-7 (Currently Matsui)

Explain why you would like to participate in this program, including your interest in this year's IFTJ theme of Pressing On (see more about the theme and the event through the link).

Please provide a few sentences or a paragraph here so that we can adequately understand your interest and application.

Why you would like to participate?

Describe or explain your relationship with your faith tradition, and describe how your faith tradition works for social justice.

Describe/explain your relationship.

How do you work for social justice in your communities? Or, how would you like to work for social justice in your communities (this can be JHS, your town, the state, or beyond)?

How do you work for social justice?

How do you imagine bringing what you learn at the Teach-In back to activities here at JHS?

How you'll bring back what you learn?

Please indicate your willingness to participate in the following components of IFTJ 2025

2 preparation meetings during Community and tasks*

Yes
No
Uncertain

All IFTJ programming in DC*

Yes
No
Uncertain

2 follow-up meetings during Community*

Yes
No
Uncertain

What museums, colleges/universities, or other tourist sites would you like to visit in Washington, D.C.?

Sites of interest

Please provide the names of two adults on campus who can speak to your maturity and reliability.

Name of references

Do you have any questions for the trip leaders or additional information you would like us to consider with your application?

Additional questions?

Questions

Payment

Payment Options*

Deposit ($300.00*) + Fees and Processing
The application deposit is refundable if your application is not selected.
Remaining Payment ($305.00*) + Fees and Processing
If you have already made a deposit, select this option to pay the balance. If you prefer to pay by check this form does not need to be completed. Make checks out to Jesuit High School and bring them to the Office of Service & Justice.
Full Payment ($605.00*) + Fees and Processing
Payment By Check ($0.00)
Make checks out to Jesuit High School and bring them to the Office of Service & Justice.

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Total

$0.00

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