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Elder Community Service – Mission Trips


LOCATION: Fr. Beiting Appalachian Mission Center
DATES: SEP 15-19, 2026 | APR 20-24, 2027
COST: No Charge
ADULT LEADERS: Mrs. Jennifer Lanter & Fr. Andrew Gronotte

Elder students are invited to participate in the very special Appalachian outreach trip (MAP).  This is a mission trip/retreat experience where students will do volunteer work each day through the Mission Center.  Each evening participants live in community where they prepare and share meals together, discuss and reflect on their experiences, and end the evening in shared prayer.

MORE INFORMATION
Visit https://www.fbamc-ky.org/ for more information.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
CLICK HERE for photos from previous trips.  CLICK HERE and CLICK HERE for videos from previous trips.


LOCATION: St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Center
UPCOMING TRIPS: FEB 12 – 14, 2027
COST: No Charge
ADULT LEADER: Mrs. Jennifer Lanter

This is a 3-day Urban Plunge service-learning experience offered by the St. Vincent de Paul Ozanam Center in Cincinnati, is based on the paradigm of Experience, Reflection, and Action. Students learn about the needs of people in poverty who live in Over-the-Rhine and the West End and serve them through St. Vincent de Paul. Overnight accommodation at the St. Vincent de Paul Bank Street location.


LOCATION: Solferino/Quintana Roo, Mexico (just outside Cancun)
UPCOMING TRIP:  2027 DATES TBA
COST: TBA

Elder High School is excited to offer a summer mission trip to Solferino, Quintana Roo, Mexico (just outside Cancun – MAP). This service trip will allow students to explore a new culture while completing service projects, spending time in prayer and reflection, and spending time with members of the community we serve. The cost is all-inclusive, covering all travel, meals, mission activities, sightseeing, and transportation.

Tentative Itinerary

  • Tue| Travel Day: Leave Cincinnati, arrive in Cancun Mexico, transportation to Solferino, welcome, dinner, night prayers
  • Wed – Fri | Service Days: Prayer, breakfast, mission work, lunch, community time, mass, dinner
  • Sat| Mass, followed by sightseeing including Chichen Itza
  • Sun |  Mass, followed by fun beach day
  • Mon | Travel Day – Breakfast, check out, transfer to airport, return to Cincinnati

TRIP LEADERSHIP
Fr. Andrew Gronotte is leading and coordinating this trip.

PARENT MEETING
Several meetings will be held prior to the trip.  Trip details regarding the mission and the service we will perform will be shared at that time. We will also discuss fundraising during the parent meeting.

PASSPORT
If you are interested please make sure to apply for a passport for your son, passports are needed to book the flights. Passports are currently taking about a month to receive after application.

PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
CLICK HERE for photos from previous trips.  CLICK HERE for a video from Summer 2026 trip.