Brazil
October 26, 2010
“[There is] clear necessity that the Catholic Church in Brazil commit herself to a new evangelization that spares no efforts in the search for lapsed Catholics, as well as for persons who know little or nothing of the evangelical message, leading them to a personal encounter with Jesus Christ, living and active in his Church.”
-Pope Benedict XVI
Dates: July 16th – August 3rd
Trip Director: Jimmy Becker
Mission Co-Leaders: Tara Elpers, James Koslowski, Kourtney Kuba
Amount to Fundraise: $4000-$4500*
*Trip dates and price subject to change
Join FOCUS for this incredible mission experience in the heart of the Amazon Rainforest!
We will be working in conjunction with the Pastoral do Menor on this mission to the youth of Brazil. since 1982, the Pastoral do Menor has been responsible for the guidance and protection of thousands of boys and girls as well as being instrumental in preventing them from taking to the streets where they are vulnerable to many forms of abuse and violence. We will be building a satellite center for their ministry in the rural surroundings of Santarem.
Daily encounters with the youth promise to be inspiring and will range from religious activities to games and fun. Other cultural and recreational highlights may include an Amazon forest tour, trip to the beach, capoeira, sports, dancing, and visiting a coffee factory.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be the catalyst for change in the heart of the Amazon!
