Aloha,
We’re excited to invite ALL YOUNG ADULTS (ages 18-39 years) to be part of The Huaka‘i Project, a new small group initiative designed to engage young adults in faith formation and service. This is an incredible opportunity to grow in leadership, deepen your faith, and help build a strong, connected community.
The Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, in partnership with the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life and Lilly Endowment Inc., has launched this initiative to bring young adults together in small groups for faith-sharing and service. Small groups will meet weekly for 12 weeks (March - May 2025), with a special focus on service in the final weeks.
To learn more about The Huaka‘i Project, check out this Hawaii Catholic Herald article:
New Initiative Puts Focus on Young Adults & Service
Small Group Ministry has been one of the most impactful ways to foster deep relationships and strengthen faith. We are looking for small group hosts—people who are willing to lead and journey alongside 4-6 young adults. No prior experience is needed! We’ll provide all the training, curriculum, and support. You just need a heart for community and a willingness to help others grow in faith.
To equip you young leaders for this journey, we’re offering a training session on Feb 7-8 in Kalihi Valley. This will include:
✅ Friday (Feb 7, 6-8:30 PM, optional): Experience a small group session firsthand
✅ Saturday (Feb 8, 8 AM - 3 PM): Dive deeper into the 5 purposes of a healthy small group and the role as a host
Meals and overnight accommodations are provided. Travel expenses are covered for outer island participants.
If you know any interested, please pass on the word and ask them to sign up ASAP (preferably by Feb 3) using this form: https://form.jotform.com/250143981019050. Once they're signed up, reply to this email and let us know if you can attend the training.
If someone might be interested but unsure, let’s talk! We’d love to answer any questions or set up a meeting to chat more. They can also attend the training first and decide afterward. This is an amazing opportunity to grow as a leader, deepen your faith, and make a lasting impact. We’d love for every young adult to be part of it!
View the full project proposal here: The Huaka`i Project