Service & Social Justice - International Immersion Experiences
Campus Ministry has had a tradition of offering students the opportunity to spend time in other countries to learn about the realities, hopes, and struggles of those living in situations of economic, political, or social marginalization.
The goal of the International Service and Immersion programs is for student participants to deepen their relationships with God through:
- Sharing in the lives of those living in poverty through short-term service projects and living experiences
- Reflecting critically on issues of faith and justice
- Being exposed to the wonderful diversity of God's creations through an encounter with those living in a culture different from their own
- Offering their skills, resources and gifts for the purpose of creating a more just and loving world
Service and Immersion trips typically occur during the semester breaks in January and May, and sometimes over spring break in March.
The application process for participants begins several months prior to each trip's departure date, and the commitment continues for several months after each trip's return. This allows for weekly meetings, retreats, fundraising events, speakers, and in-services - opportunities to make connections through local service work and many awareness-building events.
Contact: Conor O'Kane, ext. 2173