Why Do We Go to Ellacuria?
Submitted by Peggy Leonhardt
In 1990 the Central American Study Committee established a twinning relationship with Ellacuria in El Salvador. Among the several criteria for establishing this relationship was a pledge to “walk in solidarity with the people of Ellacuria”.
What does it mean to walk in solidarity? It means to develop a strong relationship with the community. We do this when we visit them because we:
+ Put a face to the people
+ Actively share our faith and open ourselves to them sharing their faith
+ See first-hand their needs
+ Share their experiences
+ Visit the sacred sites of the martyrs
+ Develop mutual understanding, friendship, and support
+ Experience the living church in El Salvador
+Grow in our own faith
This is why we go to Ellacuria.
Ellacuria Delegation Info Meetings
Sat Feb 18, 9:30 AM or Thu Feb 23, 7:00 PM
Learn about the preparation, travel and about life in El Salvador. It’s also an opportunity to learn more about our friends in Ellacuria.