2006 Biloxi, Mississippi Workcamp

Q. What is Biloxi Work Camp?

A. Biloxi Work Camp is a weeklong service experience for a team of youth and adults. The primary goal is to offer the participants an experience of living in an intentional Christian community and thus experience the Gospel in a powerful and perhaps a new way. It promotes the personal and spiritual growth of the participants through prayer, study, living together in community, and service to the poor. It also provides participants opportunities to become more aware of the reality of the disadvantaged in our society and how we as Christians are called to respond.

 

Q. Who Sponsors the program?

A.  St. Jane Frances and Holy Trinity Catholic Churches

 

Q. Where will the community stay and what work will they do?

A. Lodging – we will be guests of Camp Hope in Gulfport, Mississippi, sleeping on the floor in St. Ann’s parish hall and education buildings.

A. Work – Provide outreach work projects and other assistance to disaster victims and churches in local communities along the Gulf; Provide material and volunteer assistance for the maintenance of food pantry based at St. Ann’s church; Assist in the support of the facilities at St. Ann’s church and Camp Hope in order to insure their continued used for volunteers.

 

Q. What will participants do when they’re not directly involved in service?

A.  Back at our “home site”, participants will take part in reflection, educational, worship and recreational activities. This experience is designed to foster the experience of Gospel community and provides the participants with the opportunity to learn, serve, relax, enjoy, and grow together.

 

Q. Where does money donated for Biloxi Work Camp go?

A.  Our group must provide for our food, housing, transportation (rental of bus and other vehicles), and materials for the outreach and construction. Also, we will make a donation to Camp Hope for their hospitality.