We have a different reflection journal for each immersion that is tailored to that experience and the area they are going and the issues they will be discussing. This is an example of one of our journals for an Immersion to rural Appalachian to the Emmaus Farm.
An Ignatian examen for individual reflection within a group setting, to be used during an immersion trip retreat or meeting.
Description: Poem by Gene Griessman, explains how to understand diversity.
Description: Student facilitator packet containing prayer and reflection resources to help in developing a daily culture of reflection during immersions
Description: Simple form helps leaders know where the group is in regards to comfort level discussing spirituality
Description: Schedule and materials for student leaders for domestic and international service-immersion experiences.
Description: The leadership training packet for domestic service-immersion experiences.
Description: This is a brief prayer service that includes music, scripture, breaking and sharing of bread, and a “shared homily” where students are asked to bring forward an object that symbolized their experience.
Description: This includes pre-trip meeting plans 1,2,3. Meeting one explores the way of Awareness, meeting 2 is Dialogue, and 3 is Solidarity. Included in this document are reflections, activities, questions, and exercises to build community.
Description: This article by a Vincentian, Fr. Theodore Wiesner, is the foundational article for the framework of Vincentians in Action used at DePaul for service and justice work. The article talks about the movements between AWARENESS, DIALOGUE, and SOLIDARITY when encountering the poor. All immersion participants receive this article to read upon their acceptance and through the pre-trip meetings each WAY is explored.