T.A.C.K.L.E.
Teens
Advocating
Change
through
Knowledge,
Leadership &
Experience
Don't
miss this powerful immersion experience for youth: an inspiring and
challenging week that develops youth into strong, justice-focused, Catholic
leaders.
June 22-27, 2008
T.A.C.K.L.E. will call you to...
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Explore the root causes of poverty and injustice and how YOU can make a difference.
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Develop the courage to act with justice, charity and solidarity with the greater community.
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Challenge yourself and others to live simply, breakdown stereotypes, and be peacemakers.
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Build community and friendship with a group of teens from across the Archdiocese.
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Look beyond the world you are accustomed to and learn what life can be like for the people of the inner city.
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community building
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daily prayer, reflection and journaling
- opportunities to learn directly from the people of the inner city
- a rewarding service project
- a group initiatives course for team-building
- meeting with government and community leaders and people working for justice and peace
- a day trip to rural communities
T.A.C.K.L.E.rs say…
”We spent the week learning, interacting...with the problems the poor
face right here in Cincinnati.”
“It showed me the things I take for granted in my everyday
life.”
“TACKLE showed me how one person could make a difference”