Transformative Justice, Healing, and Hope

DOLORES MISSION | BOYLE HEIGHTS | LOS ANGELES, CA

Stand with the demonized so the demonizing will stop. While in Los Angeles, Santa Clara students will be hosted by Dolores Mission, a Jesuit parish in East LA, whose parishioners take the grassroots initiative to address issues that challenge their community through connection and advocacy. Students will bear witness of the possibility of creating a positive ripple effect not only around the city of Los Angeles, but in communities around the world.

SCU students will spend most of their time with the local parish and school, as well with community leaders who focus on healing and hope. Students will also visit Homeboy Industries,  which foster foundational healing for previously incarcerated people so no one re-offends, believing that healing happens in an irresistible culture of relational tenderness. In addition to participation in pre and post-immersion meetings, participants will be required to read "Tattoos from the Heart.” 

Commitment Expectations:
All participants are required to attend mandatory formation meetings before departure to prepare spiritually, intellectually, and culturally for this transformative experience.

• Formation Meeting 1 | What is an Immersion?
  Tuesday | Nov 3 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
• Formation Meeting 2 | Spirituality
  Tuesday | Nov 10 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
• International Pre-Departure Meeting
  Thursday | Nov 12 | 5:45 - 6:30 PM
• Formation Meeting 3 | Immersion Retreat | Community
  Saturday | Nov 14 | 9 AM - 4 PM (all-day retreat)
• Formation Meeting 4 | Simplicity
  Tuesday | Nov 17 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
• Formation Meeting 5 | Social Justice
  Tuesday | Dec 1  | 5:45 - 7:15 PM
• Welcome Back Meeting
  Tuesday | Jan 12 | 5:45 - 7:15 PM 

Application Process:

• September 1 | Application Open Date
• October 12 | Application Deadline
• October 19 | Student Notification (for interview/waitlist)
• October 19-29 | 1-1 Meeting with Students
• October 30 | Student Commitment Due Date