This year we are excited to invite youth entering grades 9 through 12 in 2012-2013 to join us on one (or even two) mission trip experiences!
We have accepted the humbling opportunity to participate in SHINE Catholic Work Camp’s “Extreme” Camp in Joplin, Missouri. In May 2011, Joplin was struck by a devastating and deadly tornado. The city has since been rebuilding homes and hearts. We’ll be helping in whatever way we can. The days will be long and the work will be intense. We will still celebrate daily
Mass and adoration, but SHINE programming may be adjusted
based on work days.
We will also be participating in Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) program in San Francisco, California. We will help at
soup kitchens, shelters, lunch programs, and senior centers amongst other social agencies. YNIA offers many opportunities for reflection, leadership and fun!
We invite YOU to prayerfully consider these experiences. Please visit the Christian Formation office for an application. A $100 nonrefundable
deposit must accompany each application to reserve one’s spot on either mission trip.
See highlights of Summer Sweat 2011 on this YouTube below:
Important Details Who: You!
What:Serving the needy and elderly; praying; fun
The Details:
Opportunity #1: Joplin, Missouri Extreme Work Camp with SHINE Catholic Work Camp - June 10-16, 2012
* For high school students in grades 9-12.
* 44 openings available*
* via Charter bus
* $800.00
* Download Application
Opportunity #2: San Francisco, California with Young Neighbors in Action (YNIA) - July 22-28, 2012
* high school students in grades 9-12
* 24 openings available*
* via airline
* $1,400
* download Application
*The available openings are for students; seven adults (21 or older) are needed for Joplin mission and three adults (21 or older)
are needed for the San Francisco mission.
Why: see Luke 10: 1-9
Value: Priceless
How to Sign Up
1) Pick up or download an application (see above)
2) Drop it off in the CF office with a deposit of $100
3) Mark your calendar for the dates of your immersion!
Who Can Apply? Anyone who has finished 8th grade as of Summer 2012 who is not yet a freshman in college. In other words, if you are currently in 8th, 9th, 10, 11th or 12th grade, you can apply!
Place: In the Youth Center in the Christian Formation Office at the St. John Vianney Parish Center
Open to: Parents and students interested in raising money to defray the cost of our Summer S.W.E.A.T. mission trips to Joplin, MO and San Francisco, CA. You do not have to be registered for a mission trip to attend.
Wonder how you’re going to pay for that mission trip next summer? This workshop is for you! We’ll take a look at mission trip budgeting, and explore various sources of funding. We’ll also cover how to write a letter explaining the purpose of the trip and soliciting support, both spiritual and financial. Come and see.
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