The Green Hills of El Salvador from Esquipulas

Our Lady of Lourdes Mission Awareness Trip 2006

Wednesday, July 5, 2006

Catholic Social Teaching

Raymond Rodriguez and Dana Baltrusitis: Brief history of the war in El Salvador and the life of Bishop Oscar Romero

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CFCA team prepares a beautiful morning prayer for us

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Each candle represents a member of the group

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We reflect on how we can share our light with others

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Blowing bubbles - a universal language!

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Christina and her sponsored child

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Nidia in Fr. Mike’s hat!

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The group entertains the children with balloon animals and other crafts

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Taking pictures of the volcano

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Justin cools off

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Christina in a high speed water slide

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Michelle and little Hazel

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Dana and her sponsored child

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Walking together in a beautiful forest

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We watch a presentation prepared by the children

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Jen and Nidia

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Kristine teaches a little one to swim
7:15 AM :: Morning Prayer 7:45 AM :: Breakfast Day in company of sponsored children 8:45 AM :: Departure for "Los Parques Water Park" The sponsors will be spending a nice day with their sponsored children at the Water Park "Los Parques", which is located 15 minutes away from Santa Ana. Most of our children will never have the opportunity to go out and enjoy a great day in a place like this. It is a wonderful opportunity to give our children a memorable experience. 12:30 PM :: Lunch with children 3:00 PM :: Departure for CFCA centre 4:00 PM :: Arrival at CFCA Santa Ana Center 6:00 PM :: Dinner 7:00 PM :: Group meeting