Zero to Mission

Your Guide to a Successful Partnership with SOLT Family Mission Experience

SOLT Family Mission trips to North Dakota

Discern if you are called to bring an official diocesan, parish, or school group, or simply encourage your families to travel independently. Whether parishioners and families attend for one week or two, this experience will bless your community tremendously for generations!

A Call to every Diocese, Parish, and School

The SOLT Family Mission Experience is designed to nurture spiritual growth and new evangelization. Families will participate in daily Mass, prayer, available confession, and spiritual reflections, fostering deeper connections with the faith. The whole family has opportunities to encounter Christ in the sacraments, through service, and in interactions with the community, strengthening relationships with Our Lord and each other. Families are encourages to live out their faith through service, becoming living witnesses to the Gospel.

Spiritual

Families will engage in faith formation & evangelization activities, deepening their understanding and practice of the Faith through hands-on experiences. These unique tasks foster development, where enhance essential life skills like teamwork, leadership, empathy, and problem-solving. Additionally, families gain a broader perspective on the Church's universal mission, cultivating a sense of global awareness and social responsibility.

Educational

Our mission trips offer meaningful community service experiences that benefit both participants and the communities they serve. Families engage in impactful projects that address real needs, collaborating with local parishes and organizations to ensure sustainability. These shared service activities strengthen familial bonds and create a shared sense of purpose, enhancing community spirit and cooperation that comes home with the families long after their trip.

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The Benefits of a Family Mission Experience

Ignite Your Community for Generations

SOLTFME made it incredibly easy to take three families from our school in Denver on a mission trip. Everyone returned on fire for Christ and more engaged than ever! We can't wait to go back.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What does it mean for a family to be on fire for Christ? Imagine the difference it would make if your whole parish, school, or diocese—the council, staff, catechists, youth leaders, ministry leaders, teachers, and those in the pews—was fully alive and living sent!

The Church Will Never Be the Same

We offer three unique mission locations, each with its own distinct opportunities and challenges. Select the one that best fits your group's experience and goals:

Belize: Ideal for first-time mission groups.
North Dakota: Perfect for those new to mission trips.
Colón: Recommended for more advanced mission groups or those comfortable speaking Spanish.

01 Choose Your Mission Location

We offer a range of pre-scheduled dates for mission trips, or we can help you create a custom schedule that fits your group's needs.

Upcoming Dates: See a full list of upcoming dates here.
Custom Dates: Work with us to select the dates that best suit your group’s availability.

02 Choose a Date

Decide on the spiritual focus of your mission trip to tailor the experience to your group's spiritual and service goals. We will work with your theme and group size and ages to plan an itinerary that works for you.

Eucharistic-Themed Missions: Centered around the Eucharist, fostering a deeper connection with the Blessed Sacrament. Activities include Adoration, Mass, and Eucharistic processions.
Corporal Works of Mercy: Focus on one or more of the Corporal Works of Mercy (e.g., feeding the hungry, visiting the sick). Service projects tailored to these themes, providing hands-on opportunities for all ages living out your faith.

03 Choose a Spiritual Focus

Enhance the mission experience with our lay formation programs:

Formation Calls: Pre-mission preparation and post-mission reflection.
Family Activities: Strengthen family bonds through shared service and faith-based activities to prepare your group for the mission.

04 Enhance Your Mission Experience with Family Formation

Collaborate with your mission coordinator to finalize the logistics and details of your mission trip.

Planning Meetings: We schedule regular touchpoints with the families prior to their mission trip to ensure all aspects of the trip are organized and everyone is prepared.
Support Materials: Receive comprehensive guides, packing lists, agendas, and other essential resources.
Point of Contact: Your mission coordinator will be available to assist with any questions or concerns.

05 Finalize Your Mission Trip Details

Embark on your short-term mission trip, equipped with the support and resources from SOLT FME. Embrace the opportunity to serve, grow in faith, and build lasting memories.

Before the Trip: Participate in preparatory meetings and spiritual readiness sessions. Ensure all team members are informed and prepared.
During the Trip: Engage fully in the mission activities. Foster community, service, and faith among participants.
After the Trip: Reflect on the experience and its impact. Share your stories and testimonials to inspire others.

06 Embark on Your Mission Experience

Step-by-Step Partnership Guide

Contact

Next Steps:
We would be delighted to discuss how the SOLT Family Mission Experience can be integrated into your family ministry programs. We invite you to:

Contact Us: Please reach out to us at contact@soltfme.org to schedule a presentation or to request more information.
Site Visits: We welcome priests, school leaders, and diocesan representatives and their families to visit our mission sites to witness the impact firsthand.
Partnership Opportunities: Explore how we can collaborate to bring this enriching experience to the families in your community.

Don't miss this mission adventure.