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October 19: Feast of the North American Martyrs

St. Jean de Brebeuf lived amongst the Huron Nation, embraced their customs, mastered their language, and wrote a catechism for them using imagery and symbols that were inculturated to their life.

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What are immersions?

Structure and Objectives

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Service Immersions Summer 2022

Week-long service-learning opportunities
A privileged time of being welcomed into another’s community to walk with them
A frequent highlight of students’ time at JHS

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“A Jesuit school develops programs through which students experience what it means to labor with and for others in solidarity, building a more just and equitable world breaking through circumstantial disparities to know the other as self.”

Our Way of Proceeding: Standards & Benchmarks for Jesuit Schools in the 21st Century

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Objectives

Students will walk in kinship with those who are economically disadvantaged, marginalized, and excluded.
Students will continue the development of habits of reflection and social analysis that enable them to become advocates of social change based on Gospel values.
Students will learn about issues of ecological stewardship and solidarity with creation.
Students will participate in programs that integrate faith, justice, and Catholic Social Teaching, and draw connections between their other classes, co-curricular activities, and interests.
Students will articulate their place, locally, regionally, nationally, and globally in an interconnected world and global network of Jesuit education.
Students will amplify to their communities the voices of those they encountered on immersion.

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Student Experience

Alonso Lee ‘22

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General Details

Where, when, what, how much?

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Jerusalem, Nazareth, and Canticle Farms

June 5-11

Jerusalem Farm – Kansas City, MO

We will be living simply and giving of our time and energy to help others primarily with home maintenance and repair so that they may have adequate shelter. The Jerusalem Farm community, which provides our housing, is led by an alumnus of Jesuit High School. Approximate cost: $1,450

July 17-23

Nazareth Farm – Salem, WV

We will be partnering with the community at Nazareth Farm, who provide our housing and service programming, in an atmosphere of simple living and community. We will assist neighbors in need with home maintenance and repair as well as work on the farm for self-sufficiency. Approximate cost $1,350

May 22-28

Canticle Farm – Sheep Ranch, CA

Founded in the Franciscan tradition, Canticle Farm is an urban garden, educational center and community of intention, experimenting at the intersections of faith-based, social-justice-based, and Earth-based nonviolent activism. Approximate cost: $450

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Sacramento and San Francisco

May 30-June 3

Sacramento Day Plunge – Sacramento, CA

We will serve with various non-profits who help those experiencing homelessness or severe economic hardship. From the service experience we intend to advocate with the Sacramento’s City Council and lobby at the state capitol in unison with those striving to improve the lives of people experiencing homelessness. It will be a day plunge, meaning students will meet at JHS each morning and return to their homes each evening. Approximate cost: $250

June 12-17

St. Anthony Foundation – San Francisco, CA

We will serve in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco at the St. Anthony’s Foundation, along with other agencies accompanying and responding to the needs of the homeless in San Francisco. One of the many strengths of the (SAF) is the emphasis it provides on education for its volunteers. Housing is TBD. Approximate cost: $450

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Romero House

June 19-25

Romero House – Camden, NJ

This program is an urban, service-learning, immersion experience rooted in the Catholic faith tradition. Offering a point of access to the lives and stories of the people of Camden, NJ, and its surrounding communities, the Urban Challenge Program is a unique opportunity that serves mainly suburban high school and college-aged students. Housing and food are provided by the Romero Center, in its fully staffed facility. Approximate cost: $1,600

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Kino Border Initiative

July 2-8

Kino Border Initiative – Nogales, AZ

This program works to provide humanitarian aid to recently deported migrants, advocate for policy change (in the U.S., Mexico, and beyond) that impacts migration, and educate about the complexities of immigration. Students provide service through meal service, and accompaniment of migrants through conversation. Students also meet with ranchers, border patrol officers, and participants in the court system (attorneys, judges) for dialogue with people impacted by migration and for reflection on their experience and response. Approximate cost: $1,450

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L’Arche Tahoma Hope

July 25-30

L’Arche Tahoma Hope – Tacoma, WA

We will partner with the L’Arche Tahoma Hope Community, spending time working alongside core community members with intellectual disabilities, and learning with them. All housing is provided on site. Approximate cost: $875

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Costs and Financial Assistance

We recognize that immersions are a significant investment, and do our best to minimize costs.
Families receiving financial assistance are eligible for financial assistance for immersions, if desired. The application has a spot to request assistance.

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Safety Guidelines

General and Health Safety

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General Safety and Health Safety

Standard mitigation measures: masking when indoors and in transit, frequent hand washing, maximized ventilation when possible, physical distancing when possible.
Full sequence of Covid-19 vaccine required for all participants. Provide documentation of vaccination status through Final Forms.
A negative rapid antigen test within 48 hours of departure, administered by the School Nurse or at a clinic.

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General Safety and Health Safety

We will travel with BINAX rapid antigen tests to screen any participants who develop symptoms while we are on site. This cost has been built into the fees.
Any student who develops symptoms prior to departure will communicate with Ms. Brabec as soon as symptoms are noticed. We will work with the school nurse to develop a plan for proceeding.
Consistent with immersion policies prior to the pandemic, any student who violates the Student-Parent Handbook or becomes ill will need to be escorted home by a parent within 24 hours of parent notification. The responsibility for covering any associated costs falls to families.
Additional trip insurance is built into the fees for immersion.

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Application Process

Steps, Deadlines, Criteria

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Steps

Complete application in Google Forms
Submit $200 deposit
Ask two faculty/staff members to serve as references for you
Participate in an interview (required for Sophomores; optional for Juniors)

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Deadlines

Priority Deadline: Friday, October 29 at 4:00 PM

Final Deadline: Friday, November 5 at 4:00 PM

Google Form Application and Deposit must be submitted by this deadline.

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Selection Criteria

Member of the Junior or Sophomore class; priority given to Juniors if space is limited.
Completed application that demonstrates maturity, engagement, and depth of thought
Positive evaluation from faculty/staff references
Clearance from Dean’s Office and Counseling
Materials submitted on time

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Overall Commitment

Spring-Fall 2022

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Overall Immersion Commitment

Preparation Meetings with group

One in January with parents, students, and adult leader
Three throughout Spring Semester

Fundraise (as individual or immersion team) $150 for agencies with whom we partner
Immersion itself
Follow-up action in the Fall

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Notes for 2022

There is no Senior Service and Justice requirement. Rising Seniors (current Juniors) are welcome to participate in this program as a formative experience. Their participation will be prioritized. Seniors would be welcome to log their time in service for Magis Service recognition, which is 50 hours for Seniors.

Rising Juniors may use their time in service on immersion towards their Junior Service and Justice requirement, provided that they complete all dimensions of the commitment.

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