Institute teaches teens about social justice

Published: May 27, 2016

The annual Catholic Charities Summer Institute (C²SI) will be held July 10-15 at St. John Catholic Center in Little Rock.

During the weeklong summer program youth in grades 9-12 will 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 projects.

Students also have the option to participant in Heifer Project International's Global Gateway program near Perryville.

The fee to attend is $200 per person. Participation in the Heifer Project program is optional and costs an additional $60. Scholarships are available. Space is limited. The registration deadline is June 24.

To register, download and return the registration form. This event is co-sponsored by the Catholic Youth Ministry Office and Catholic Charities of Arkansas. For more information, call Tricia Gentry at (501) 664-0340, ext. 418.

“We cannot all do great things, but we can all do small things with great love.” — Blessed Teresa of Calcutta