Guatemala Immersion Experience
July 11-19, 2023
TEACHERS | CATECHISTS|YOUTH MINISTERS
Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers cordially invite you to discover Christ in our Guatemalan sisters and brothers. Deepen your faith and enliven your ministry through encounters with their hopes, joys, and struggles. Meet and learn from the lay and religious missioners walking with them, and discern how you can invite your own community into a spirit of encounter with our sisters and brothers on the margins. (Get more details below)
“I recommend this trip especially if you are interested in immigration issues and life on the other side of the other border (the border between Central America and Mexico).” – Kerry Manning, Esq., Houston, TX.
Program includes
- Encounter and relationship building with individuals, families, and communities in Guatemala
- Orientation to social, political, and economic realities of Central America
- On-the-ground training on how to bring global solidarity and missionary discipleship into your classroom
- Professional development in engaging young people in mission
- Faith formation designed to ground service and outreach in the Catholic tradition and faith
- Daily reflections and faith formation activities
- Ongoing support and consultation before, during, and after the immersion trip
For more information in English contact:
Walter Hidalgo
Para más información en español contacta a:
Diacono Leonel Yoque
213-747-9676
Approximate Program Cost
Room, meals, and in-country transportation suggested donation is $1,000 (subject to change)
Participants are responsible for air travel to and from Guatemala City
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Proof of full COVID-19 vaccination required
If you are interested in applying, please complete the form above. We will get back to you with a formal application and more information