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Ecuador Mission Trip 2027

Discover the Universal Church at The Center for Working Families
- Put your faith into action while visiting one of Lumen Christi’s international Twinning Partners, The Center for Working Families, in Quito, Ecuador. Following Christ has no borders, so join us as we experience and participate in the work of the Holy Spirit abroad!
- About the Trip
  
  We will step into the daily life of the mission for The Center for Working Families. We will meet families in their homes, learn about and participate in the local service areas like the food program, workshops, and school. We will work side-by-side with a family on a minga (home improvement project), share local food and everyday Ecuadorian culture, and have the opportunity to visit sites like the equator, historic city center, and local markets.
- Trip Breakdown
  
  When: June 19-29, 2027
  Where: Quito, Ecuador
  Who: Current high school sophomores to college freshmen
  Eligibility requirements: Applicants must be a registered parish member, who demonstrates active participation in parish life, including service with or for the parish. Must complete this application including reflection responses. All student applicants will be carefully considered to participate in the trip. This is not a 'first come first registered' process. If chosen, applicants must respond within 1 week with a $300 nonrefundable deposit, proof of international insurance coverage, and proof of current passport or submitted passport application.
  Cost: $2,500.00 includes: flight & all transportation, all meals and lodging, family encounter night, minga service project, market excursion. Finances should not be a barrier to participating on this trip. Fundraising opportunities will be available to help reduce the cost of the trip for students. Financial assistance available upon request.
  Travel details: Group round trip flights will be purchased in November from Milwaukee (MKE) to Atlanta (ATL) to Quito (UIO) and back. In Ecuador, we will travel by bus with drivers from The Center.
  Accommodations: The Community House on campus, which includes dorm-style bedrooms that sleep up to 6, each with in suite bathroom.
  Parish Trip leaders: Catherine Zirngibl & Catholic Formation Staff Member (TBD)
  Informational (Fall) Zoom Meeting: An informational Zoom meeting will be scheduled this fall for any preliminary questions participants may have. Date and time to be announced soon.
  Trip Preparation/Formation (Winter/Spring): All participants will be required to attend monthly formational sessions tentatively planned from February - May 2027. The goal of these hour long sessions will be for participants to learn about The Center, Ecuadorian culture, how to enter into a pilgrimage, and what it means to have a missionary heart.
- Application Process & Dates
  
  Youth Application Deadline: October 15
  Acceptance Notification: October 22
  Required by October 29: $300 deposit; Proof of international health insurance; Proof of current passport or submitted passport application
  
  Apply here!
- Informational Zoom Meeting
  
  We hosted an informational zoom meeting on Tuesday, October 6th at 6 PM with Serena Steele, Development Director for the Center for Working Families, Catherine Zirngibl, Lumen Christi Pastoral Associate, and Meaghan Turner, Director of Catholic Formation.
  
  Watch the video to hear more about the trip before you submit your application!
  
  Zoom Video
- Want to learn more about the Center?
  
  Check out The Center Documentary by EWTN
  The Center's website
- Questions? Reach out to us!
  
  Catherine Zirngibl
  
  Pastoral Associate
  
  262-512-8994
  zirngiblclumenchristiparish.org
  
  Meaghan Turner
  
  Director of Catholic Formation
  
  262-512-8985
  turnermlumenchristiparish.org