Catholic Summer Immersion gives youth chance to serve the Archdiocese

July 14, 2015

Participants spend time in prayer throughout the week, ending with Mass on the last day of the program.e clients at Sunshine Center in Galveston, a nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities.mmer Immersion program included a tour the St. John Paul II Exhibit at the National Funeral Museum.mer Immersion program included a tour the St. John Paul II Exhibit at the National Funeral Museum.mer Immersion program included a tour the St. John Paul II Exhibit at the National Funeral Museum.o clean up the historic Olivewood Cemetery.r Immersion (CSI) is a five-day service learning experience which highlights Catholic social teachings, corporal works of mercy, beatitudes and the call to serve. It was held at the Cameron Retreat Center at the St. Dominic Chancery June 7 to 11. Youth had the opportunity for hands-on service each day, giving back to the local Archdiocesan community in adoption of an inner city parish as well as numerous service projects on site. 

Young people shared in discussions, reflections, activities as well as daily Liturgy and prayer experiences and developed a true sense of servant leadership. They also received a better understanding of what it means to live one's faith and have the opportunity to make lasting friendships with youth from across the Archdiocese.

Two participants work to clean up the historic Olivewood Cemetery.

Part of the Catholic Summer Immersion program included a tour the St. John Paul II Exhibit at the National Funeral Museum.

Youth spent time with the clients at Sunshine Center in Galveston, a nonprofit that serves adults with developmental disabilities.

Participants spend time in prayer throughout the week, ending with Mass on the last day of the program.