Clarke University students work and share with the
teen employees at the Cookie Cart in Minneapolis.
Outreach
Activities
Emphasize
Oneness
with Others
by Tricia Lothschutz
Clarke Sophomore Skyler Quade Reflects on Mission Trip:
This experience made me reflect on my
life and realize that we all have hardships, but some are much more challenging and can even come down to a
matter of survival. I see myself as a more
compassionate person toward people in
poverty and more aware of things I
can do to help when I see people in
need. I also learned that I can use my
own skills and talents, and by teaching and sharing with others, both of
our lives can be enlightened.
I definitely felt a oneness with
everyone I encountered on the trip,
not only with my team members,
but everyone we met and helped
out. We all have to stick up for each other when a group of
people is being oppressed, because at the core, we are all
humans and have the same basic needs.
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S A L T MAGAZINE
The diverse service events and immersion trips provided
through the Sisters of Charity, BVM Outreach/Volunteer
ministry embody BVM core values of freedom, justice, education and charity. They provide opportunities for participants
to learn about and live out these values and get to know the
BVM community. Participants use their gifts, grow in faith and
community, and cultivate a deeper awareness of social justice
issues by walking with the suffering of today—responding
with compassion, providing for the well-being of others, and
standing up for the oppressed and marginalized.
Students Enriched Through Outreach Efforts
This year has provided many opportunities to collaborate
with campus ministry at Clarke University in Dubuque, Iowa,
working with passionate Clarke students. As volunteers, these
young people are eager to make an impact, grow in their faith,
build new relationships, and expand their worldview.