Are you open to experiencing friendships that transcend borders?
Join us for a weekend as our friends invite us with open hearts and arms into their lives in the impoverished neighborhood of El Florido in Tijuana, Mexico. Together we not only build homes but also share our lives. We grow in understanding of each other's realities as we raise the walls of a new home for a family in need, share meals together, visit a homeless shelter for migrants, and learn about border issues.
When: Friday, September 2, 2022 (5:30 pm) to Sunday, September 4, 2022 (6 pm-ish)
Where: San Diego and Tijuana, Mexico
* Carpool available from Orange County to San Diego. Transportation provided to Tijuana, Mexico.
Who: Ages 9+ (minors under 18 must be accompanied by at least one parent/guardian)
Cost: $175 (see options below) I $180.25 (with PayPal fees)
Contributions are used to cover the cost of transportation, food, supplies, lodging, and building materials.
* Please input Casa Building in the memo
Zelle: Use contact@christusministries.org as the recipient.
Check: Payable to Christus Ministries mailed to: P.O. Box 4525, Culver City, CA 90231
PayPal: Click this PayPal link to pay.
* Christus Ministries will help anyone who genuinely desires to participate but faces financial hardship. Please contact Fr. David @ dromero@christusministries.org for scholarship information if cost is a concern.
Registration: Register online using the button below. Please make sure you have a valid passport or are in the process of getting one before registering.
Health & Safety Guidelines:
- Consent to a liability waiver upon registration
- Self-screen for symptoms of COVID or exposure and cancel if necessary
- Full vaccination with booster is highly recommended.
- We ask everyone, regardless of vaccination status, to please take a COVID-19 PCR test within 72 hours. This precaution will help everyone on the trip.
Cancellations: In the case the event has to be cancelled due to county health or safety reasons, all participants will be fully refunded. Personal cancellations 14+ days prior to the start date of the retreat will receive a full refund. For Paypal transactions, a 3% processing fee will be deducted from the entire refund. If your reservation is cancelled less than 14 days of the start of the retreat, you will receive a credit applicable toward a future retreat minus a $50 cancellation fee.
Questions: Feel free to contact Jonathan at casabuilding@christusministries.org. Click here for more info about Casa Building or click the button below for FAQs.