Mission Discipleship Institute (MDI) Immersion Experience
The Mission Discipleship Institute (MDI) Immersion Experience at SVdP provides an opportunity for students to encounter the lives of their neighbors on the margins and gain awareness of injustices they face. Students reflect on how the Catholic Church is responding to the important issues our neighbors are facing. MDI offers the opportunity to encounter the face of Christ in the poor and helps students discern, develop and execute a missionary service response.
Students will have the opportunity to serve vulnerable neighbors and neighbors experiencing homelessness at the SVdP Foodbank. During their service-learning activity, students will reflect on their experiences in the light of the Parable of Good Samaritan, and gain strength about their faith in the process.
Who can Participate?
- Grade 7 students from Catholic Schools of Western Washington
- Maximum of 15 students per group accompanied by 3 chaperones
- Classes with more than 15 students are requested to break into smaller groups and request two or more dates.
- SVdP reserves group dates for MDI on Fridays of October and November (scheduling is on a first-come, first-served basis).
- Please contact us to inquire about other dates. MDI opportunities are available on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Ready to schedule your student group's MDI immersion experience? Contact our team below.
A Day at St. Vincent de Paul with MDI
Service Tasks and Opportunties
Student volunteers engage in compassion and care through the following opportunities while at St. Vincent de Paul:
- Distributing Canned Goods, Dairy Products, Meats and Produce to Neighbors
- Organizing and Restocking Crates of Food for Distribution
- Assisting in Packing Shelf-Stable Bags of Food, Hygiene Kits, or Other Supplies for Neighbors
- Greeting and Encouraging Neighbors during Foodbank Distribution
What to Bring
LUNCH: Students should bring a water bottle, and their own lunch or snacks. Students will take a lunch break during their volunteer time.
WHAT TO WEAR: Wear comfortable clothes and closed-toe footwear. Student volunteers may wear their school uniforms. Jackets are recommended during fall and winter months.
BELONGINGS: Leave backpacks and valuables at home. Secure storage for backpacks and purses is not available.