Project Mexico Basic Training

“But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood…”

Project Mexico
Orthodox Basic Training Week July 15 – 21
Hosted by the OCA Diocese of the West

Clergy and lay-workers from around the diocese will join together in serving “the least of these my brethren”. Over the week, we will construct several sturdy, weatherproof homes for families without adequate shelter. As if that weren’t enough(!), through various talks and discussion groups we will explore in-depth practical ways we can participate in, and prepare ourselves for, service “from glory to glory” during the high-school and college years. Among the topics to be presented and discussed:
    
    – Discerning the Call
    – Vocations:  Monasticism, Priesthood, Music, Iconography, Family Life as Sacred Vocation
    – Surviving the College Years:  Prayer, Morality, Debt, Community, Sacramental Life
    – “The Fields are Ripe for Harvest”: Missions Both Home and Abroad

Where do volunteers stay? Volunteers will need to bring tents (or arrange to borrow) and set up on the grounds of St. Innocent Orphanage.  The orphanage is located on a beautiful 16 acre ranch near Rosarito, Mexico.
 
Who can participate? We encourage people of all ages to come!  For minors (ages 14 – 18), we ask for a leader ratio of 5:1.  Any volunteers younger than 14 must be accompanied by a parent.

What is the cost? $490.00 per person. This covers food, lodging and building materials.  This does not include transportation to San Diego. Vehicle rental costs and arrangements for the week will be coordinated in early spring.  

 How to Register
Registration will take place individually.  Go to www.projectmexico.org.  Click on Homebuilding Tab – Volunteer Registration.  Read/agree to terms, then continue to next page, fill in contact information and select the week of 7/15 – 7/21.  As soon as possible send a $100 deposit to Project Mexico (address below).  One of our Work Trip Coordinators will be in contact with you regarding an information packet together with forms.  Final payment and forms will be due no later than March 31st.

Who do I contact with questions? Contact Project Mexico’s Work Trip Coordinators, Tony Machnee, Jenny Zimmerman, or Mary Karbo, by emailing homebuilding@projectmexico.org or calling (619) 426-4610

You may also contact Archpriest Anthony Karbo, the Diocesan Trip Coordinator:  
frkarbo@theophany.org    (719) 473-9238

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