The Green Hills of El Salvador from Esquipulas

Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Awareness Trip 2006


Tuesday, July 4, 2006

Catholic Social Teaching

Justin Grunenberg and Kristine Trujillo: Focus on rights, responsibilities, and the dignity of workers.

7:15 AM :: Morning Prayer




















7:45 AM :: Breakfast




















8:45 AM :: Departure for Community of San Pablo




















Tacachico.  We will have different activities in 




















company of the community of Tacachico, 




















visiting their communities and walking in their 




















footsteps.









































6:00 PM :: Dinner at CFCA Santa Ana Center




















7:00 PM :: Group meeting CFCA video, 




















a "Gift of Hope" in the life of the poor

Todays Video Report

 

Another journey begins

The land is beautiful as we climb higher

We are welcomed to the school

A special treat for us on July 4 - The USA national anthem

Youngest students

Jen Gallagher speaks for our group

4th grade students show their affection for their teacher

The kindergarten invites us to dance with them    

Everyone joins in the dance

A wonderful and happy day of friendship

We try our hand at the Salvadoran national sport

Justin makes his move

No hands Dana!

Chrissy is quick

Moving toward the ball

Joe has some gifts to share.

We are invited to visit the home of a family in Tacochico

A family of seven people live in this home made of straw, adobe, and sheet metal

A fire burns constantly for cooking

An expansive view at the top of this mountain