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Frequently Asked Questions

SOLT Family Mission Experience

  • We have had babes in arms come on mission experiences before. Our trips are designed for families of all sizes and ages, focusing on activities that are accessible to everyone. 

  • Right now, we are serving in Benque and Belize City, Belize. We will be expending to Colon, Mexico and South Dakota in 2025.
    Our vision is to be sending mission families to all 8 countries that SOLT serves in. Please pray for us, and consider supporting these efforts!

  • Yes! Participants are responsible for obtaining their passports and any other required travel documents, we assist in the rest, with creating travel itineraries through our low-cost travel agency, ensuring costs remain as low as possible without compromising the quality of the experience.

  • As we solidify the trip details for each family, we increase communication specific to your experience, covering detailed itineraries, accommodation arrangements, meal provisions, and any special conditions or requirements for the trip.

  • The $250 fee per family covers

    • Round-trip ground travel in mission country

    • Pre-trip orientation

    • Post-trip debriefing

    • Family Lodging

    • Mission materials

    • Some meals
      * A $500 suggested donation is also requested to cover the full cost of the family experience.

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    • Travel insurance

    • Visa fees

    • Immunizations

    • Flights

    • Personal Incidentals

    • Certain elective entertainment activities

  •  SOLT is a Catholic international missionary community serving in 8 countries throughout the world. We are teams of priests, consecrated brothers and sisters, and laity who serve the Church. We imitate Mary’s virtues and seek to enter into her intimacy with the Most Holy Trinity. We go where we are needed and serve in many capacities, including education, evangelization, pastoral, retreats, health care and drug rehabilitation.

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  • No specific association with SOLT is required. However, participants should be prepared for a mission trip focused on Catholic values and the corporal works of mercy. Additionally, securing personal travel documents and attending a pre-trip Q&A session are essential steps for participation.

  • SOLT Family Mission Experience  holds safety as a prime consideration for any mission trip that we establish. When any threats to safety are perceived our goal is to mitigate these factors to the greatest extent possible. In circumstances where we feel that a situation has developed beyond a point where we can prudently take participants, we will not hesitate to reroute or cancel a trip. Beyond extreme circumstances, here are some of the practices we have in place to mitigate risk and ensure a safe mission:

    • We work very closely with the pre-existing SOLT Priests and Sisters who are keenly familiar with the on-the-ground realities of the environment in which we are serving.

    • Our mission leaders are trained in Risk Mitigation practices and emergency preparedness.

    • Our full-time staff members are required to be familiar with all information provided by the US Department of State and the United States Center for Disease Control prior to the trip.

    • Mission Families are taken through a stateside orientation retreat that addresses specific safety considerations prior to entering a foreign environment.

    Overall, we strive to meet the delicate balance between faith and prudence. Please remember that volunteering and working abroad no more guarantees a lack of security than staying at home guarantees safety. Should you have any additional specific questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly at: contact@soltfme.org

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Sample Itinerary for a Week-Long Family Mission Trip to Belize

Day 1: Arrival and Orientation

  • Morning:

    • Arrive in Belize City and transfer to St. Therese House.

    • Welcome and orientation session.

  • Afternoon:

    • Tour of St. Therese House and surrounding area.

    • Unpack and settle into accommodations.

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at St. Therese House.

    • Introduction and formative talk by Fr. Scott.

    • Night Prayer.

 

Day 2: Liturgy Prep and Community Engagement

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at St. Therese House.

    • Liturgy preparation session.

    • Mass and Adoration.

  • Afternoon:

    • Visit the sick in the hospital.

    • Lunch break.

    • Door-to-door evangelization in the local community.

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at St. Therese House.

    • Formative talk by Fr. Scott.

    • Night Prayer.

 

Day 3: Serving the Community

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at St. Therese House.

    • Rosary walk around the neighborhood.

    • Visit the prison (optional).

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch at St. Therese House.

    • Pass out food to those in need.

    • Play soccer with the school kids.

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at St. Therese House.

    • Adoration and reflection time.

    • Night Prayer.

 

Day 4: Cultural Immersion and Evangelization

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at St. Therese House.

    • Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.

  • Afternoon:

    • Visit the Mayan ruins.

    • Picnic lunch near the ruins.

    • Door-to-door evangelization.

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at St. Therese House.

    • Formative talk by Fr. Scott.

    • Night Prayer.

 

Day 5: Service and Recreation

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at St. Therese House.

    • Visit the sick in the hospital.

    • Rosary walk.

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch at St. Therese House.

    • Snorkeling off the beach.

    • Free time for reflection or recreation.

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at St. Therese House.

    • Adoration and reflection time.

    • Night Prayer.

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Day 6: Community Engagement and Spiritual Growth

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at St. Therese House.

    • Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.

    • Door-to-door evangelization.

  • Afternoon:

    • Lunch at St. Therese House.

    • Pass out food to those in need.

    • Visit the prison (optional).

  • Evening:

    • Dinner at St. Therese House.

    • Formative talk by Fr. Scott.

    • Night Prayer.

 

Day 7: Reflection and Departure

  • Morning:

    • Breakfast at St. Therese House.

    • Final Mass and Eucharistic Adoration.

    • Reflection session with Fr. Scott.

  • Afternoon:

    • Pack up and prepare for departure.

    • Lunch at St. Therese House.

    • Free time for personal reflection and goodbyes.

  • Evening:

    • Departure for Belize City Airport.

    • Farewell and safe travels.

 

Note: This itinerary is an example. Each mission experience is flexible and can be adjusted to meet the needs and preferences of your group. Enjoy a balanced mix of service, spirituality, cultural immersion, and recreation, making your mission trip a truly transformative experience.

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