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SHINE Catholic Mission for High School Students
Christ the Good Shepherd, Spring, TX, June 19-24, 2023
Our Trivia Night originally set for March 4 has been postponed. We'll let you know as soon as we have a new date selected. The Trivia Night and the Car Wash on April 23 will help offset the cost of all St. Martha Youth Summer Trips. You must volunteer if desiring to offset the cost of your trip.
Registration will open February 6-24
See Documents Section for forms.
Printed forms also available at Faith Formation Office.
What is SHINE Catholic Mission?
SHINE stands for “Serving Him in the Needy and Elderly.” It is a week-long trip that includes daily Mass, powerful daily service opportunities, great team building activities, nightly skits and prayer experiences, praise and worship music led by a talented band, youth group prayer times, great guest speakers, Eucharistic Adoration, the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and more.
Where will SHINE be taking place?
Christ the Good Shepherd, Spring, TX. We will be going out each day to serve the people of the Greater Houston Area.
What is the SHINE schedule?
Monday morning June 19 (time TBD): Depart St. Martha
Saturday morning June 24 (time TBD): Return to St. Martha
Who can attend SHINE?
SHINE 2022 is accepting students graduating 12th grade in 2023 through entering 9th grade in 2023. Current college students/alumni of St. Martha Youth Ministry may apply and will be accepted after all other students are accepted. All participants 18 and older must complete Safe Environment Training between turning 18 and attending the trip. Failure to complete training will result in not being able to attend. THE FULL COST OF THE EVENT ($425) IS NON-REFUNDABLE.
What is the cost of this event?
The total cost is $425 for students and $275 for chaperones. To enter the lottery, you will need to submit all paperwork and the $275 deposit. Note: Checks will not be deposited until after the spots are confirmed.
What kind of work will we be doing?
The work we do varies depending on the needs of the community we are serving. In years past, we have done projects such as painting, indoor clean-up, landscaping, basic maintenance and repair work, meal preparation and service, organization at food pantries or thrift stores, and working with children at local daycare centers or parishes.
How many adults will be present?
For the safety of our youth and for the good of all involved at SHINE we will have one adult present for every five youth. All of these adults are required to have completed the Archdiocese’s Safe Environment training.
What are the sleeping arrangements at SHINE?
We will stay at Christ the Good Shepherd on air mattresses in classrooms at the church, Monday – Saturday, returning to St. Martha on Saturday morning. You will need to provide your own air mattress/bedding. Showers will either be at a nearby high school or at Good Shepherd.
What health precautions will be taken for SHINE?
In a spirit of charity, we will respect the decisions of those who choose to wear a mask and those who choose to not wear a mask. In the work that we do in the community, we may be asked to wear a mask while we serve in a food bank or at the home of an infirm person. Out of charity, we will honor those requests. St. Martha will provide masks if needed. Hand sanitizer will be available throughout the week. If you find yourself getting sick please communicate with our staff and we will make arrangements to have you return home.
How will registration for SHINE work?
Cost for students $425 — $275 deposit due at registration, $150 balance due May 6. All monies are non-refundable unless another person is able to take your spot. There is no guarantee of a waiting list.
Cost for chaperones $275 (21+ years of age) — $275 deposit due at registration. All monies are non-refundable unless another person is able to take your spot. There is no guarantee of a waiting list.
If you have any questions or need additional information, contact Mike Lahey at mikel@stmartha.com
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