Apache Reservation Mission

Our Mission Trip to the Apache Reservation in east-central Arizona will be from July 12-19, 2008. Youth in grades 10-12 are invited to join us.

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Risen Savior is sponsoring our 13th annual Mission Trip. There is a strong tradition that was started in our parish community to involve young people in making a difference around the US. This tradition has taken us to Montana, South Dakota, Washington, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Wyoming. We have worked in small towns and Indian Reservations to improve the morale of the communities by painting and fixing houses and bringing the Good News of Jesus to young people in Kids Clubs.

This summer we will be going to the Apache Reservation in east central Arizona. This will be the second time we have been out there. The youth will get opportunities to meet tribal members and gain valuable insight into the US-Indian relations. If there are not enough youth who sign up to go to the Apache Mission they will have the option to join the International mission trip. We reserve the right to cancel the Apache Mission Trip due to lack of interest or a disproportionate number of youth who plan to attend the International Mission, deposits will be refunded in full in this case.

Youth are expected to be active in faith growing activities as they prepare for the mission trip. This includes attending Sanctuary regularly to grow as a community. 

Cost:

The cost of the trip is $700 with a $175 deposit required when you sign up. You can offset this cost through fundraising. 

The Organization:

The trip is sponsored by Risen Savior and run through a Minneapolis based ministry, YouthWorks Inc. Information about YouthWorks can be found at www.youthworks.com.

Transportation:

We will make the trip by air and then rental vans. Available luggage space will be limited. We will spend time traveling the day before and after our service at the Reservation.

Housing:

We will be staying at a school or church on the Reservation.

Evening Activities:

Evening activities are designed to give us insight into the lives of local residents. Activities may include: a hike at Prayer Mountain, visiting a local fry bread stand, and others.

Meetings:

There are five mandatory meetings as well as a mandatory group outing in June and the sendoff Mass in July. See below for the dates. Failure to attend meetings may result in a forfeiture of your spot and deposit.

Mission Trip Application Checklist

  • Risen Savior Mission Release Signed and completed fully
  • Questionnaire completed
  • Contract Read and Signed by youth and parent
  • YouthWorks Covenant Signed by youth and parent
  • YouthWorks release and medical info completely filled out and signed
  • Copy of insurance card turned in
  • Deposit of $175 payable to Risen Savior paid
  • Requested meeting nights off of work and put on calendar 

FAQs:

  • Can I reserve a spot without paying the deposit?
    • No, space is reserved on the full application is turned in and the deposit paid. If there is a financial burden, contact Travis and arrangements can be made.
  • Does work count as an excused absence for meetings?
    • NO! Please plan your schedule around meetings and fundraisers.