FIAT was first the word of Mary: “Fiat, let God make it happen
in me,” let God’s will be done in sending the Son, Jesus. FIAT is the motto of
Handmaids who through the focus of Ignatian spirituality, propose to “Seek and
find God in all things.”
FIAT, the project
Project FIAT stateside began many years ago with Handmaids volunteering some
summer free time for service projects to reach out to needy communities. It has
continued through community outreach in Miami, Philadelphia, Peru, Panama,
Jamaica, Cameroon, and El Salvador.
During Project FIAT International, participants leave the comfort, efficiency,
and competitiveness of their culture, to enter to some extent into the values,
experiences, and limiting circumstances with which billions of the world’s
people live. Read about one volunteer's experience
here.
Couples and families are welcome to join us for a
life changing experience. A Canadian couple has shared with us
their moving "turning point" in El
Salvador. If you, too, are ready for a turning point,
apply today.
FIAT participants accompany a Handmaid of the Sacred Heart of Jesus to San
Salvador, El Salvador, where sisters and friends have built Casa del
Voluntariado Santa Rafaela Maria (a residence for volunteers). Participants stay
approximately ten days. Longer stays can be arranged.
Upcoming Summer Mission Experiences 2008:
March
1 - 8 (filled)
March 8 - 15
March 15 - 22 (filled)
March 25 - April 1
May 27 - June 4
June 5 - 13 (filled)
June 14 - 22 (filled)
June 24 - July 2 (filled)
July 5 - 13
July 15 - 23
August 4 - 12
August 14 - 22
Experiences 2009:
Dec 27, '08 - Jan 3
Jan 3 - 10
Jan 10 - 17
Other dates can be arranged for groups
of ten or more volunteers.
We invite you to
learn about our mission by viewing the Project FIAT
International manual and List of Supplies (PDFs available below). The manual describes how we approach the
volunteer experience, what we expect of our volunteers, and details such as
immunization requirements and fundraising. The list of supplies tells you
what to bring and what not to bring to your El Salvador experience. Once you apply to participate,
we can supply you with a fundraising letter which introduces potential donors to
our mission in El Salvador.
To apply for a 2007 mission experience, click here to apply
online, or click here to view a printable
application form which you can mail to us.
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