Are you interested in an encounter that can transform your life?
World Mission Ministries in collaboration with Brew City Catholic and Catholic Financial Life is offering Mission Pilgrimages for Young Adults (ages 18-39) to serve and learn with our Sister Parish, La Sagrada Familia (Holy Family) in the Dominican Republic.
Information Meetings:
If you were unable to attend an information session and would like to know more about the trip, please contact Antoinette Mensah, our director, at 414-758-2282.
Trip Description, Cost, and Application:
New this year: The 2017 Pilgrimages of Accompaniment for Young Adults Global Mission Encounter will offer three trip options:
- Option 1: May 30–June 6: Cultural Focused Immersion: An opportunity to understand the Spirituality of Accompaniment through the culture and daily life of the people of the parish.
You can click here to read a tentative Cultural Immersion Trip Itinerary.
- Option 2: June 6-13: Service Focused Immersion: An opportunity to focus on a specific area of service based on the needs of the community
You can click here to read a tentative Service Immersion Trip Itinerary.
- Option 3: May 30-June 13: 2017 Global Mission Encounter--Pilgrimage of Accompaniment: a two week stay for those who choose to participate in both the Cultural Immersion and the Service Immersion trips.
Maximum capacity will be twenty (20) people per week.
Please note: The registration deadline has been extended!
The application/registration and initial deposit deadline is now February 28th, 2017.
Cost and Payment Information:
The all-inclusive price will be $1,400 for either of the one-week experiences (Options 1 and 2) or $1,800 for the two week experience (Option 3). This covers airfare, ground transportation, programs, guides, translation service, communal reflection and retreat, simple meals and accommodations. Financial assistance available.
Currently, the payment model is as follows:
- A non-refundable deposit of $150 is due February 28th for any trip option (your application is also due at this time)
- A payment of $417 for Options 1 and 2, or $550 for Option 3 is due March 15th
- An additional payment of $417 for Options 1 and 2, or $550 for Option 3 is due April 15th
- The final payment of $416 for Options 1 and 2, or $550 for Option 3 is due May 15th
Cash, check or credit cards are acceptable forms of payment. Please click here to make a payment by credit card.
(Please note: The due date for the application and the first payment has been extended to February 28th, and the amount due for each payment has been modified. The above information is the most current. If you have questions, please call 414-758-2280).
Application
To apply for the Global Mission Encounter for 2017, please click here to access the online application. The application, and a $150.00 nonrefundable deposit, are due by February 15th, 2017. If you are unable to access the online application, please call 414-758-2280 for assistance.
Guides and Translators:
Once in the Dominican Republic our primary guide will be Fr. Juan Manuel Camacho, co-pastor of La Sagrada familia.
Trip Preparation:
To ensure the best possible experience, international mission trips require careful planning on the part of the World Mission Office, the parish, and every participant. Please read and consider the following items carefully.
Orientation Sessions:
There will be two required pilgrimage sessions for all participants (one before the trips and one after) facilitated by From Mission to Mission to prepare for and reflect on the missionary experience. These sessions offer us a vital opportunity to prepare for our pilgrimage, meet our companions for the journey, pray together, get an overview of the country and the parish, attend to practical questions such as "what to bring?", and to begin the "inner journey" of mission preparation. These dates will be as follows:
- Pre-pilgrimage Orientation: Sunday, May 21, 2:00--6:00 p.m Location TBD
This session will include general logistics to prepare you for travel. A light meal will be served.
You will also need to bring a signed copy of your Hold Harmless/Indemnity Agreement to this orientation session.
- Post pilgrimage Session: Sunday, June 25th, 2:00--6:00 p.m. Location TBD
There will also be orientation sessions specific to each trip option. They are as follows (locations TBD):
- Cultural Focused Immersion Orientation/Planning (Trip Options 1 and 3): Saturday, May 20th, 2:00-6:00 pm
- Service Focused Immersion Meetings (Trip Options 2 and 3):
Logistics Orientation: Sunday, March 26, 7:00-8:30pm
Service Planning Orientation: Sunday, April 30, 7:00-8:30pm
Passport:
If you already have a passport, please check its expiration date. It is now required for many countries that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the dates of the trip.
If you do not have a passport, or your passport expires before January 1, 2018, you can visit http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/en/passports.html
Please note: Be sure to check the passport processing times, listed below the "get started" link, to ensure your chosen processing method will arrive in time.
Health Information and Requirements:
This trip is for young adults ages 18-39 and will include some light construction and/or light labor. The climate in the Dominican Republic is quite hot and you must be comfortable walking some distances as well as getting in and out of trucks and larger vehicles. Please consider your individual health needs and abilities. This ensures an enjoyable time for you and others who will be traveling with you.
Individual health needs vary so it is important to consult your health care provider regarding immunizations, medications you might need while traveling, and if it is advisable to participate in such a trip.
Trip/Accident/Health Insurance
It is important that all travelers have insurance in force that will respond to a medical emergency, accident, or trip complications. The World Mission Office does not provide medical, accident or trip insurance for participants on this pilgrimage. We strongly recommend that you contact your homeowner's insurance agent or a travel insurance specialty company to purchase insurance that will protect you on this trip and that you speak to your health insurance provider about your coverage and options.
What to Pack:
You will need to pack modest clothing and some supplies for your trip. Please click here to download a list of what to pack and prepare.
Questions?
Please call our office at 414-758-2282 to speak to Antoinette Mensah, our director. Or e-mail wmo@archmil.org
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