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Catholic Diocese of Little Rock
Location: St. John Catholic Center
City: Little Rock
Contact: Tricia Gentry
Phone: (501) 664-0340, ext. 418
This year's program offers two additional, optional events at the beginning and the end of the summer institute. Youth may attend the Global Gateway Program for Heifer at the Heifer Farm in Perryville July 8-9, attend the summer institute from July 9-13 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock and take part in the Leaders for Life Youth Conference July 13-14, also at St. John Catholic Center. The cost varies depending on which events elected to attend. For a complete schedule, or to register for any of these events, download the registration form and return it with fee by June 18. Registration is available on a first come basis. Please sign up quickly to ensure your space, which is limited. Scholarships are available upon request.
The annual Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) is intended to educate adults and high school youth about Catholic social teaching as well as the social issues facing Arkansans. Participants learn about poverty, homelessness, the elderly, refugees, human trafficking, the protection of the unborn and care for God’s creation through classroom work and hands-on community service. For more information, contact Tricia Gentry at (501) 664-0340, ext. 418. This event is co-sponsored by the Catholic Youth Ministry Office and Catholic Charities of Arkansas.