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Mission Statement
Campus Ministry of Boston College has a longstanding and deep commitment to integrate faith and justice – a vision of spiritual life articulated in the gospel message and in the church’s call for a “preferential option for the poor.” We in Campus Ministry have a tradition of offering students the opportunity to spend time in other countries to learn about the realities, hopes and struggles of those living in situations of economic, political or social marginalization.
We believe that everyone has a real responsibility to learn about the suffering of our sisters and brothers throughout the world, to understand the structures and practices that create suffering, and to seek constructive ways to change what oppresses them.
Additionally, we believe and recognize the inherent value in building relationships of respect and mutuality in which learning can take place. The goal of the Arrupe international immersion programs is for student participants to deepen their relationships with God through:
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sharing in the lives of those living in poverty through short-term service projects and living experiences;
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reflecting critically on issues of faith and justice;
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being exposed to the wonderful diversity of God's creations through an encounter with those living in a culture different from their own;
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offering their skills, resources, and gifts for the purpose of creating a more just world
PROGRAM Overview
The Arrupe International Program, sponsored by Boston College’s Campus Ministry, includes faith-based, international education/service immersion programs which invite students to learn about the lives of – and to be in solidarity with – people who live in social, economic and political marginalization in countries often described as “developing” and of the “Third World.” Arrupe programs provide opportunities for participants to bear witness to stories of people who struggle for peace and justice – and often survival – in their respective communities. Grounded in faith and a commitment to social justice, Arrupe programs encourage and challenge participants to discuss and reflect upon the larger social, economic, political and religious dynamics which affect the lives of the people with whom they encounter throughout the program. Participants are then encouraged and challenged to act upon what they believe.
Arrupe trips typically occur during winter and spring breaks and during the summer, and trips last anywhere from nine or ten days (during winter and spring breaks) to about two weeks (during the summer). Ideally, the application process for participants begins several months prior to each trip’s departure date, allowing each team of participants to meet regularly, typically once a week for about two hours, and occasionally for retreats. Besides meeting to learn about, reflect upon and discuss issues related to a particular host-country and how the U.S. might influence these issues, participants also build community and organize fundraising and awareness-building events and activities. Since Boston College’s Campus Ministry sponsors these faith-based, international education/service immersion experiences, prayer and reflection are also vital components of each program. During the preparation and follow up processes and during each day of the trip, participants meet to share their thoughts and impressions, struggles and joys. Then, upon returning to campus, they continue to meet to process the experience and to discover ways in which to live in solidarity with the people they met and with others who suffer throughout the world.
IMPORTANT DATES FOR WINTER 2008-09 PROGRAMS
To participate in any Arrupe 2008-09 Winter Program, you MUST participate in EACH of the following events during this semester (Spring 2008), next semester (Fall 2008), and Spring Semester 2009:
SPRING SEMESTER 2008
Note: if you are abroad for any of the dates below, you are not expected to
be present
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First Team Meeting: Thu. 4/24/08 or Fri. 4/25/08 - time determined by leaders
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Kick-Off Event: Sat. 4/26/08 at 9:30 am to 2:00 pm
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Second Team Meeting: Tues. 4/29/08 - time determined by leaders
FALL SEMESTER 2008
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Weekly Team Meetings: Each program’s weekly Team Meeting time will be determined by each team’s leaders.
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Pre-Trip Retreat: Fri. 9/12/08, late afternoon to Sun. 9/14/08 late afternoon
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Globalization Presentation: Wed. 10/15/08, early evening
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Faith Does Justice Presentation: Tues. 11/4/08, early evening
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Commissioning Mass: Tues. 12/9/08, early evening
WINTER BREAK 2008-09
TRIP DATES:
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Belize – Sun. 12/28/08 to Sat. 1/10/09 (give or take a few days)Guatemala, Nogales, Tijuana – Sat. 1/3/09 to Mon. 1/12/09 (give or take a day)
NOTE: The destination of these trips may change
– within or outside of thecountries mentioned above.
SPRING SEMESTER 2009
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Welcome Back Night: Tues. 1/20/09, early evening
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Post-Trip Retreat: Fri. 1/30/09, late afternoon to Sat. 1/31/09,
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Arrupe Photo Exhibit: Fri. 4/17/09, late afternoon/early evening
IMPORTANT PROGRAM INFORMATION
Calendar (.pdf format)
Arrupe Winter 2008-09 Student Leaders:
Arrupe Spring 2008 Student Leaders:
Ecuador: Amy Piepiora (amy.piepiora.1@bc.edu) and Paul Wendel (wendelp@bc.edu)
El Salvador: Marina Pastrana (pastranm@bc.edu) and Colin Smith (colin.smith.2@bc.edu)
Jamaica-Spring: Nhu Huynh (nhu.huynh.1@bc.edu) and Joe Melvin (melvinjc@bc.edu)
Nicaragua: Margy Burke (burkebz@bc.edu) and Farrah Desrosiers (desrosif@bc.edu)
Arrupe Winter 2007-08 Student Leaders:
Belize: Katie Condon (condonka@bc.edu) and Ruth Spangler (spanglru@bc.edu)
Guatemala: Katie Schermerhorn (schermek@bc.edu) and Jeff Stokes (stokesja@bc.edu)
Nogales, Mexico: Cara Caponi (caponic@bc.edu) and Danielle Rivas (rivasd@bc.edu)
Tijuana, Mexico: Kris Bloch (blochh@bc.edu) and Lorena Lopera (loperal@bc.edu)
Kelly Sardon-Garrity
Director of the Arrupe Program
McElroy 215B
garritke@bc.edu
Rocio Calvo Vilches
Arrupe Program Coordinator
calvovil@bc.edu
Kara Cherniga
Arrupe Program Coordinator
cherniga@bc.edu
Lauren Sommer
Arrupe Program Coordinator
sommerlb@bc.edu