The goal of the Adopt-A-Family program is to unify the church community, NOT TO GIVE MATERIALLY OR FINANCIALLY. American or English Speaking parish family/ individual will volunteer to “adopt” a Burmese or non English speaking family/ individual that attends our parish.
The Adopting family/ individual will commit to mentoring their adopted family/ individual by doing the following suggested activities. Please note that the degree of participation will vary from family to family and there is no set rule. The following activities are but suggestions only.
- Meet with your family/individual outside of mass at least 1x per month (can be a house call or go for coffee or a meal after Mass).
- Host your family/ individual at your home for supper, games, fellowship etc.
- Offer to assist your family/ individual with challenging daily tasks (such as shopping trip, accompanying them to health or social service appointments or offering them transportation).
- Invite your family/ individual to sit with you during Mass and at church sponsored functions.
- Introduce your family/ individual to your friends at church.
- Engage your family/ individual in American traditions (Birthday celebrations, holidays, sporting events etc.).
General Expectations:
- Exchange contact information with your adopted family/ individual
- Provide a Family photo for your adopted family/ individual
- Make a 3 month commitment to adopt your family/ individual
You do NOT have to speak Burmese! Just smile… it’s the international language understood by all! Many of the young people know some English and can be very helpful.
