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Alternative
Break Trips 2007-2008
Service
Trips are a great opportunity to put your faith into action
by serving underprivileged people around the world. It is
also a chance to learn about another culture, to grow in your
personal faith journey, to understand and integrate the principles
of Catholic Social Teaching, and to share what you have learned
with the Sheil community.
We
invite you to prayerfully consider giving part of your Break
to helping and learning about the people of Nicaragua and
New Orleans. The Sheil Service Trips to Nicaragua and New
Orleans are open to all Northwestern undergraduate, graduate,
and professional students.
New Orleans Trip
In
the devastating wake of Hurricane Katrina, Catholic Charities
has had over ten thousand college students help in the process
of rebuilding people's homes. The people of New Orleans continue
to need the commitment of the Catholic Church for the welfare
of the poor and needy. Sheil has had four successful trips
to New Orleans helping twenty home owners begin the process
of rebuilding. Residents have remarked that having us there
has been a sign of 'Hope' for them.
International
Trip to Nicaragua
For our international trip to Nicaragua we are collaborating
with the Fabretto Children's
Foundation. Our primary work will be to help with ongoing
construction projects at the Fabretto center in Cusmapa. We
may also spend time with the Forestry Program planting trees
and assisting in the carpentry shop. Most afternoons will
be spent playing games with the children and participating
in the various music and sports programs. Evenings will be
reserved for prayer and reflection, group social time and
rest. At the beginning of the trip, the group will participate
in cultural activities and sight seeing to appreciate the
great history and natural beauty of Nicaragua. Options may
include a volcano tour, shopping in the historic Masaya market,
and a boat ride on Lake Nicaragua.
Student-Led Alternative Spring Break Trip
Sheil's student-led trip is organized and implemented by students.
Last year, the students worked with Habitat for Humanity in
New Belen, Mexico. The students schedule included morning
prayer, full work day, evening reflection using Catholic Social
Teaching, and social time visiting and learning about Native
American and Hispanic culture, attending Mass, hiking, attending
a rodeo, etc. This years trip again will be planned by students
and the destination and work will be part of the planning
process. All student input is welcome.
Winter
Break Opportunities:
Nicaragua- December 14-22, 2007
New Orleans- December 15-22, 2007
Spring Break Opportunities:
New Orleans- Sunday, March 23- Sunday, March 30
Student Led Trip- March 23-30
Contact
Tim Higgins at t-higgins3@northwestern.edu
for more information.
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