The Bellarmine Tijuana Immersion Trip takes place over the
Easter break. Approximately 60 members of the Bellarmine Community travel to
Tijuana to build houses under the direction of Amor Ministries, an organization
that has been in México for 30 years, providing homes for people that need them
the most.
Junior and Senior students, members of the Dads' Club and
faculty travel into Tijuana to literally build a foundation for the future for
four to five families living in Tijuana. Students work in groups of about 12 on
4-5 houses. The houses are built from the ground up, starting with pouring the
foundation to putting stucco on the walls and shingles on the roofs. During the
construction of each house, family members may work side by side with the
students. In the evening, reflections and discussions occur. Easter Mass is
especially meaningful when celebrated in this context, rich with the spirit of
community.
This year’s trip is scheduled for Easter Break 2010. The
trip will take place from Thursday, April 1st through Wednesday, April 7th.
2010 Bellarmine Leader: Mr. Michael Serranía - Spanish Instructor/Tijuana Trip
Coordinator
2010 Dad’s Club Team: Jim Goudreau, Ed Ruder, Roger LaPierre and Craig Pine
If you are a dad of a Bellarmine Student and would be
interested in joining the TJ Immersion trip please contact Jim Goudreau - Jim.Goudreau@smartm.com or Ed
Ruder - ed@ruders.org.