SUMMER HONDURAS IMMERSION TRIPS COORDINATED BY CHURCH OF THE GESU
Through the experience of an immersion trip, participants will contribute significantly to many needs of the Honduran people. Participants will work on construction projects. The trip will also expand one’s view of the Creator, the great need in the world, and the relative unimportance of “things” in our lives. This will be a trip of “reverse mission” where we learn some of life’s most important lessons from the poorest of the poor.
Trip Dates: June 20-27, 2024
Trip Cost: $2,000
Applicants must be entering AT LEAST the 11th Grade in the 2024-2025 school year to participate.
Applications Now Open! Applications are due by February 16, 2024.
APPLY NOW! https://gesuchurch.wufoo.com/forms/zzftupb1ujrhfx/
Questions? Contact Amy Zucca at azucca@churchofthegesu.org
2024 Immersion Program Meeting Schedule & Important Dates:
December 1
Applications Open
January 25
Information Meeting for Interested Trip Participants: 6:15–7:30 pm, Sacred Heart Room in Parish Offices
February 16
Applications and $100 deposit due
February 23
Participants notified of acceptance on trip
March 14
Participant Pre-Trip Meeting #1:
6:15–7:30 pm, Ignatius Conference Room in Parish Offices
Payment #1 Due
April 18
Participant Pre-Trip Meeting #2:
6:15–7:30 pm, Ignatius Conference Room in Parish Offices
Trip Payment Balance Due in Full
May 30
Participant Pre-Trip Meeting #3:
6:15–7:30 pm, Ignatius Conference Room in Parish Offices
June 16
Missioning Mass and last minute packing: 10:00 am
June 20– 27, 2024
Honduras!
LINKS
2024 Gesu Honduras Immersion Trip Information and Policies >
2019 Honduras Mission Video >
SAN Promo Video: A Brief History of Sr. Rosa >
MISSION TRIPS COORDINATED BY HONDURAN CHILDREN'S RESCUE FUND
Are you interested in joining us on a mission trip to Honduras?
Honduran Children's Rescue Fund (HCRF) has been travelling to Honduras for over 20 years in support of our partner, Sociedad Amigos de los Niños, to aid the children and families of Honduras.
Upcoming trips:
• October 27 - November 3, 2023
• February 2-9, 2024
Trips are medical and construction brigade trips. All types of volunteers are needed & previous mission experience or Spanish language skills are not necessarily required. Non-medical volunteers are needed to help with many varieties of work. All ages and talents are welcome! (Under 18 will need a parent or guardian.)
Trip cost includes airfare, ground transportation, lodging, all meals with plenty of food, housekeeping service, laundry, etc. The trip cost also helps to purchase medicines and medical and construction supplies.
These trips offer wonderful opportunities to be part of a larger group doing great work. If you would like to sign up or get additional information please visit:
www.honduranchildrensrescuefund.org and
www.honduranchildrensrescuefund.org/get-involved/mission-trip
Prior to each trip we'll have meetings via Zoom to build our teams and answer questions. Please contact hcrfund@gmail.com with any other questions. We hope you can join us!
Donations for these trips are greatly appreciated as well. Visit: honduranchildrensrescuefund.org
TRAVEL ALERTS
U.S. Department of State Travel Alerts and Warnings >
Reconsider travel to Honduras due to crime. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Do not travel to:
Gracias a Dios Department due to crime.
Country Summary: Violent crime, such as homicide and armed robbery, is common. Violent gang activity, such as extortion, violent street crime, rape, and narcotics and human trafficking, is widespread. Local police and emergency services lack sufficient resources to respond effectively to serious crime.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Honduras.
If you decide to travel to Honduras:
- Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
- Avoid demonstrations
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Avoid walking or driving at night.
- Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
- Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
- Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
- Exercise caution using cell phones in public, including inside of cars while stopped in traffic.
- Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Honduras.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
Gracias a Dios Department – Level 4: Do Not Travel
Gracias a Dios is an isolated area with high levels of criminal activity and drug trafficking. Infrastructure is weak, government services are limited, and police and military presence is scarce.
- The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Gracias a Dios as U.S. government employees are restricted from traveling to the area.
Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas.