Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Awareness Trip 2006
Monday, July 3, 2006
Catholic Social Teaching
Joe Walsh and Chris Contelmo: Focus on the common good and option for the poor.
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Traveling to Esquipulas
Kathy and Lauren with their sponsored child
Don’t try this at home!
Fr. Mike blesses the bridge construction at Esquipulas
Kathy receives a gift from her sponsored child
Crossing the river on the way to our Sister Parish
Christina teaches the girls a new game!
Nancy has an audience!
Speaking with the children is one of the trip’s highlights.
Lots of smiles as Kristen hands out some little gifts
Hey, this is fun....in any language!
Sharing a happy day!
Constructing the bridge foundation.
The construction site.....
The children serenade us with a welcome song.
Happy travelers!
A welcome sign greets us as we arrive.
The children presented each of us with a rose.
Kristen, Kristine and a new friend
CFCA Project Coordinators greet our group at the school in Esquipulas.
A folkloric dancer with a beautiful smile!
Some of the village elders enjoy the presentation by the schoolchildren.
Joey and Justin entertain some new friends.
Lauren is presented with flowers from her sponsored child.
The beauty of the land!
