As long as young people come with a servant's attitude, there is no problem involving them in home repair projects. We match skills to projects. There is plenty of work that needs to be done, such as painting, which takes little to no experience. Young people are not asked to participate in projects they are not equipped to handle but will be given the opportunity to learn new skills if they so desire.

The Prayer & Action team takes supervision and safety seriously. Besides the Prayer & Action team, each group is required to bring one adult sponsor for every seven young people to provide supervision at the worksites and at the parish. The Prayer & Action team will not involve young people in any kind of dangerous project. No one will be allowed to use power tools. Every participant is asked to bring protective safety gear. To compensate for the hot weather, workers are supplied plenty of liquids to drink and frequent breaks. Home repair projects are well organized and prepared. First-aid kits and emergency care instruction will be available at every work site. Every safety precaution is exercised.

Each group will have to provide their own transportation to the initial location and to and from worksites throughout the week. Volunteers are always appreciated.

Prayer & Action, in compliance with Diocesan policy, requires that any adult chaperone (21 and older) undergo VIRTUS training and background check. The background check and compliance are covered if the adult has gone through and kept up to date with the "VIRTUS" training and is the same required of any adult who volunteers with youth in a parish or school setting. If you group is from outside the Diocese of Savannah please contact our Safe Environment Office for more information.

A week long mission experience can be life changing. Although opportunities are set up to help those living in communities we serve, many times it is those of us who are doing the service that are affected the most. In order to see God's face more clearly it is often good for us to break free from the pressures and the busy schedule of our daily lives. This week of service allows these participants to do just that!

• Daily Mass
• Eucharistic adoration
• Daily rosary
• Meditative prayer
• Liturgy of the Hours
• Reconciliation
• Faith sharing times
• Dialogue with seminarians, religious and other adults intentional about their vocations