What is a typical day like on a Mission Awareness Trip?
A. A typical day may include time for morning prayer and/or reflection followed by breakfast. The group then travels to nearby subproject sites to meet the project coordinators, sponsored children, aging friends, and families. Frequently there is a reception with songs, folkloric dances, games or other activities. There may be some free time built into a few days. On many trips, you may visit nearby tourist attractions, sometimes with the sponsored children. The group will have lunch either at the subproject or retreat site. At the end of the day, there often is time for reflection and group discussion. There may be video presentations, history lessons, explanations about the local government, or testimonies from sponsored families. More detailed itineraries will be sent to you shortly before your departure. You will travel to many locations and will have a rigorous schedule. The in-country travel may include covering long distances at slow speeds, often on rugged terrain. These trips
A. A typical day includes morning prayer followed by breakfast. The group then travels to nearby subproject sites to meet the project coordinators, sponsored children, aging friends, and families. Frequently there is a reception with songs, folkloric dances, games or other activities. There may be some free time built into a few days. On many trips, you may visit nearby tourist attractions, sometimes with the sponsored children. The group will have lunch either at the subproject or retreat site. Daily Mass is available in some locations. At the end of the day, there often is time for reflection and group discussion. There may be video presentations, history lessons, explanations about the local government, or testimonies from sponsored families. More detailed itineraries will be sent to you shortly before your departure. You will travel to many locations and will have a rigorous schedule. The in-country travel may include covering long distances at slow speeds, often on rugged terrain.
