Building a Culture of Encounter Immersion

Casa Faith Formation

Experience Christ across the border.
Journey with our community partners Frontera de Cristo and the Café Justo fair-trade cooperative. We will pray with our brothers and sisters in Douglas-Agua Prieta and encounter the political-economic connections at the border. We will also experience the migrant’s journey in the Sonoran Desert, learn about the ethics of fair trade by visiting the coffee-roasting house of Café Justo in Agua Prieta and more.

Participants will depart from the Casa early Friday morning and return Sunday afternoon. We will be staying in Agua Prieta, Mexico during our experience.

Spots are limited, so register now. Teens 16 and up are invited to participate in this immersion (chaperones required). Teens must email Victor to schedule a meeting in order to register for this program: not doing so will result in their registration being withdrawn.

Registrations received after all spots are filled will be placed on a waitlist. Scholarships are available. Questions and inquiries can be directed to Victor Jaimes at victor@thecasa.org or 480.306.4027.

Important Immersion Information + Orientation

Immersion Requirements Registrants will attend an Immersion Orientation on one of the scheduled dates below. Orientation meetings will be hybrid (in-person and on Zoom). All participants must attend an Immersion Orientation. Orientation attendees will be emailed more details on how to fill out the Individual Registration Form. The scheduled Immersion Orientation dates are: Sunday, April 6, 10:30 am – 12:30 pm and Wednesday, April 16, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

All immersion participants must have the following by the registration deadline (Wednesday, April 9): • Safe Environment Training (SET) completed/renewed • FBI Background Check • Valid Passport (email to Victor Jaimes, victor@thecasa.org or leave scanned copy at Guest Services desk) • Signed Acceptance of Roles & Responsibilities Form (from the Volunteer Handbook) – Email to Victor or leave at Guest Services desk Failure to complete these requirements will result in your withdrawal and 100% refund of registration fee. For questions on completing SET and Background Check, email Jenifer Tull-Gauger at jenifer@thecasa.org.

Immersion Description Building a Culture of Encounter is an immersion experience offered in partnership with Frontera de Cristo. This program includes interactions with vulnerable populations as well as with our community partner organizations. Therefore, as a participant in this immersion, you are representing the Casa and must follow the Code of Conduct and other volunteer guidelines stated in the Volunteer Handbook.

Immersion Fees The $150 fee covers lodging, food, transportation, educational materials, and other program fees. •

*Scholarships are available. • **Participants who withdraw their registration may be entitled to a refund. See Refund Policy below. * (Scholarships) Please note, we do not want cost to prevent you from participating. There are scholarships available. Please request a FIA scholarship form by emailing victor@thecasa.org. When you complete the form, you indicate what amount you can pay toward your participation, and submit the form for approval. You will then be notified of next steps. ** (Refund Policy) To withdraw and request a refund, email lora@thecasa.org. Withdraw by April 17, 4:00 pm to receive 100% refund. Withdrawals received between April 18-25 will receive 50% refund. Withdrawals received after April 25, 4:00 pm will be denied a refund.

Sign Up By Thu, May 1, 2025 at 8:00 am
To register, visit frc.retreatportal.com