Magis Immersion and Justice Program
Campus Ministry's International Immersion and Faith Experience
Mission Statement
March 6-13, 2010: El Salvador
May 24-30, 2010: Dominican Republic
Magis, the Ignatian ideal of more, asks people to “go deeper” and pay more intimate attention to their feelings, their experiences, their significant relationships with others and with God. The Magis Immersion and Justice Program puts this ideal into practice through developing relationships with our partners in developing countries. By joining Magis students agree to advocate, fundraise and pray for and with our partner communities. The Magis Program also offers the opportunity to travel to our partner sites in El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, and East Africa; encountering the people where they are, learning about global social justice issues by accompanying others, and reflecting on our experiences in the light of faith. These are not service trips, but rather focused on building relationships, solidarity with the poor, growing in faith and awareness of social justice issues, and reflection. Participation in Magis is open to all Georgetown University undergraduate students (and on a space-available basis for graduate students).

Youth mural in Santa Monica, San Vicente, El Salvador
For our trip to El Salvador, we partner with the SHARE Foundation. SHARE has extensive experience with these types of trips and makes all our arrangements for us. Prayer and reflection on this trip are in the Christian tradition. All are welcome.
For our trip to the Dominican Republic, we partner with International Partners in Mission who make all of our arrangements. Prayer and reflection on this trip comes from diverse religious traditions. Interfaith conversation is part of this experience and we will interact with groups from various religious backgrounds.
Click to view photos and trip reports from Past Magis Trips.

Magis participants visit community members in a Dar es Salaam slum.

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-Ignacio Ellacuria, SJ , professor, rector and martyr from the Universidad Centroamericana "José Simeón Cañas" (UCA)
For more information about the Magis program, contact Program Director Catherine Heinhold.
Things to Know
Application and Info
Download the Magis Program Application
Please note, this is an extensive application requiring you to gather several materials (including signatures from parents). We recommend you start working on it early!
Magis FAQ
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El Salvador Trip Important Dates
Trip Dates: March 6-13, 2010
Total fundraising per person: $1600
Application due: October 30, 2009 with $100 deposit
We will fly together from Reagan Washington National Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Comalapa, San Salvador.
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A "sample" day in El Salvador
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7:30am Breakfast at the guesthouse
8:00am Morning Prayer
8:15am Depart for morning activities
9:00am Visit Maria Madre de los Pobres parish in La Chacra slum and see health clinics, school, and social service programs
10:30 Guided walk through La Chacra with visits to families
12:00pm Lunch & conversation with Maria Madre staff
1:30pm Leave for the Central American University (UCA)
2:00pm Meeting with a theologian at the UCA
3:30pm Tour the museum and rose garden commemorating the 6 Jesuit priests and 2 women who were martyred at the UCA in 1989
6:00pm Dinner
7:00pm Group reflection
8:30 Free time
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Dominican Republic Trip Important Dates
Tentative Trip Dates: May 24-30, 2010 To do now:
Total fundraising per person: $1600
Application due: November 30 with $100 deposit
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