Mission

Mission Trip to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD

July 17 - 24, 2010

Risen Savior is sponsoring our 15th annual Mission Trip. There is a strong tradition that was started in our parish community to involve young people in making a difference around North America. This tradition has taken us to Montana, South Dakota, Washington, Arizona, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Wyoming, and Canada. We have worked in small towns, big cities, and Indian Reservations to improve the morale of the communities.

Whether we’re painting houses, performing minor home repair, cleaning up debris, volunteering in community gardens or other projects in the community, the projects students work on will serve as our way of blessing people in need.

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: $525

Who: Youth currently in the 10-12th grades (your friends can come too even if they don't go to Risen Savior). We will take the first 27 youth to turn their forms in.

To sign up for the trip:

  1. 1. Download an Application form or pick one up on the Youth Info Board
  2. 2. Fill it out COMPLETELY - I will not accept incomplete forms
  3. 3. Attach a copy of your insurance card - Again I must have this
  4. 4. Make a check out to Risen Savior for your $150 deposit
  5. 5. Turn in your forms, check, and insurance card to the church office

Meeting Dates:

There are five mandatory meetings as well as a mandatory group outing 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.

  1. January 11, 2010 6-7 pm - Parent Only Meeting in Youth Room
  2. February 1, 2010 7-8:30 pm - Youth Meeting
  3. March 15, 2010 7-8:30 pm - Youth Meeting
  4. April 12, 2010 7-8:30 pm - Youth Meeting
  5. May 10, 2010 7-8:30 pm - Youth Meeting
  6. June 14, 2010 7-8:30 pm - Youth Meeting
  7. July - A sendoff Mass and a group outing

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 rental vans.  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.

Evening Activities:

Evening activities are designed to give us insight into the lives of local residents. Activities may include: Attend a Buffalo Feed,Visit the Site of the Wounded Knee Massacre, Community Cookout, Community Cultural Activity

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.