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Japan Earthquake and Tsunami Response |
| Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is responding in Japan through its partner, Caritas Japan, the humanitarian agency of the Japanese Catholic church. Caritas Japan has indicated that for now it will not be involved in immediate relief work, a huge operation run by the Japanese Army, but will focus on long-term recovery. In a statement, Caritas Japan noted that the damage is not only physical but also psychological. “We will accompany people who lost their beloved, who lost everything and may stay at temporary shelter, and who have no one to rely on.” As mentioned on our website since last Friday, individuals in western Washington wishing to offer financial gifts can donate online to CRS through the Archdiocese of Seattle. (Note: if parishes collect or wish to make donations, please send parish checks to CRS through us*). More information, prayer resources and updates as we receive them can be found on our website. Archdiocese of Seattle 710 9th Ave, Seattle WA 98104 missionsoffice@seattlearch.org (206) 382-4580 | (800) 869-7028 |
Washington Geographic AllianceWashington Geographic Alliance is our own state’s connection with the National Geographic Society.Their mission is to enhance Geography education in Washington State. Did you know that one of their programs is called GEEO which is offering 13 different travel programs for the summer of 2011: India, China, Vietnam, Egypt, Turkey/Syria/Jordan/Egypt, Ethiopia, South Africa/Mozambique/Zimbabwe/Botswana, Morocco, Argentina/Uruguay/Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Costa Rica and Guatemala/Belize/Mexico. Educators have the option to earn graduate school credit (3 credits through Indiana University) and professional development credit while seeing the world. The trips are designed and discounted to be interesting and affordable for teachers. GEEO also advises teachers on how to find funding to subsidize the cost of the trips. The trips are open to all nationalities of K-12 and University educators and administrators, as well as retired educators. Educators are also permitted to bring along a non-educator guest. Detailed information about each trip, including itineraries, costs, travel dates, and more can be found at www.geeo.org.GEEO can also be reached 7 days a week, toll free at 1-877-600-0105 between 9AM-9PM EST. |
Online Resources...
 Congratulations to St. Thomas More School and their very successful SPEECH Tournament! How did they do it? Read on! Theology After Darwin? The Seattle University Catholic Intellectual Heritage Lecture series continues! Have you heard? Less than half of U.S. students are proficient in Science. See Our Nation’s Report to see the data. How are our Catholic schools doing? Want to reach out to Japan with solidarity and prayer? Prayer and Petition for Japan Save the Date - Teacher Excellence Day 2011 Congratulation Kate Schrock, St. Cecilia Catholic School, for being awarded an Outstanding Educator honor. |
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