Seventh grade students partake in a curriculum called Missionary Discipleship Institute, which calls them to encounter neighbors on our margins, experience disturbance from unjust situations, and design a way to respond to these injustices. This year, after learning about all the Catholic Social Teachings, our class was most moved by the experience of immigrants, particularly refugees who face incredible struggle in having to flee their homes and families.
The class designed a community event for which we have applied and received a $1000 grant! The kids chose to use the money toward creating welcome kits for refugees who are entering long-term housing, and will be accepting donations at our Community Meal to continue supporting the needs of refugees in our West Seattle neighborhood. For more on our meal, please read this letter from the seventh grade’s very own Connor McCarvel. Thank you!
West Seattle Blog: Our Lady of Guadalupe students’ community meal serves food for thought too
Northwest Catholic: Seattle students host community meal to bring awareness to plight of migrants, refugees
Directly supporting refugees in the Seattle area! Donate Here
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