What type of missions does Mission Youth offer to parishes and youth?

Humanitarian missions introduce young people to the corporal works of mercy while fostering a deeper awareness of the physical needs of others. As the name suggests, "humanitarian" activities involve close contact with people who our youth are less likely to have daily contact with, i.e. the poor and elderly. The missions take youth away from their normal sheltered environment and give them a sense that they belong to a much larger world.

Evangelization missions focus on the spiritual needs of those in your community. Just as the first apostles were sent out to "preach the Good News," we are also called to be missionaries for the world. The mission will challenge your young people in a practical way to meet others, share, and build their faith.

Most Mission Youth missions incorporate activities with a balance of both humanitarian and evangelization work. For example, on a mission trip to Mexico, missionaries will roof homes (humanitarian) in the morning and visit with families (evangelization) in the afternoon.

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