What you NEED to bring on the Mission Trip
CLOTHES*
Work clothes
for 5 days
Casual
clothes for the evenings
Swim suit
(please practice modesty) and a beach towel
Rain Gear
(we will work rain or shine!)
SHOES
Work shoes
must be hard-soled and closed toe for ALL work jobs
(Athletic
shoes are ok)
Flip flops
not allowed while working, but can be worn during the evenings
Non-worksite
shoes (these are needed to keep the Retreat House clean)
WORKSITE SUPPLIES
Work gloves
2 -3 paintbrushes
(2” or 3” in size)
3 – 6 pack
of paint rollers
FOOD/DRINKS (to be shared during the week)
1 pack of
individually wrapped snacks (chips, cookies, crackers, etc)
1 case of
bottled waters or Gatorades
TOILETRIES
Toothbrush/toothpaste
Shampoo/conditioner
Soap/Deodorant
Shower Shoes
SLEEP AIDS (write your name on masking tape to label these)
Pillow
(mainly for the car ride)
Small fan
MISC ITEMS
Bug Spray/Sunscreen
Sunglasses/Hat
Spending
money**
RELIGIOUS ITEMS (Come prepared to dive deeper into your
faith)
Rosary
Bible
Spiritual
Reading
Journal
A positive
attitude (it may be needed to encourage one another)
A spirit of
service (we are building God’s kingdom on earth!)
*Rules on Clothing: We expect all participants to be respectful of their own and others' bodies . . . and to adhere to our modesty
guidelines:
No tank
tops. Shirts must cover your shoulders
and chest.
No short
shorts . . . they must be modest in length.
Do not
bring shirts with images/words that could be offensive to others.
Keep in
mind we are spending a week in a monastery!
Girls
swimsuits: be modest! A dark t-shirt over the swimsuit is required when we are at Holy
Family.
Boys
swimsuits: no speedos!
**Spending money is needed for fast food on the way to and
from Pittsburgh and for a periodic soda/drink during the week. Your child may also want spending money for
the Pirates game on Sunday and for Kennywood on Wednesday (however, the
Kennywood tickets DO include dinner). There
will not be any shopping during the trip, but your child’s team may make a stop
at the downtown Pittsburgh Goodwill for a t-shirt or two.
What you DO NOT need to bring on the Mission Trip
Cell phone (it will be taken away if we see it)
Ipods, Ipads, laptops, etc.
Tobacco products
Drugs
Alcohol
Weapons
Lighters
Magazines
Anything that may distract you or others from the mission
experience
Sleeping bags
Sheets
Blankets (each room will provide sheets/blankets/pillow)
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