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Liberia Mission Incorporated
Liberia Mission, Inc. is a project of Mission Honduras International. Located in West Africa, Liberia Mission is a community of love, learning, work and prayer. Here, children who were poor or orphaned - survivors of Liberia’s long and brutal civil war - are learning to become future leaders in their families, communities, and country. Learn more...
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Summer at Liberia Mission! Graduation, Celebrations, and Volunteers
Liberia Mission's St. Anthony of Padua School celebrated the completion of another successful year in late June. Over 340 children received a first-rate Catholic education at our school this year. To celebrate, they held two wonderful and Spirit-filled Closing Program Ceremonies.
Twenty-one children graduated from the K-2 class (Kindergarten 2)! In Liberia, graduation from K-2 is a very big deal and is celebrated with great excitement. An esteemed guest speaker from the community addressed the gathering, the children performed songs, some recited a poem or gave a speech, and they all received certificates. Many families took pictures of themselves with their new graduate and his/her certificate, signifying the importance of this milestone in the child's (and family's) life. For many, their young graduate is the only person in their family with the opportunity to go to school.
The second Graduation and Closing Ceremony celebrated 6th grade and 9th grade graduates, marking their successful completion of elementary school and junior high, respectively. This lively program also included esteemed speakers, songs, poems, certificates and many pictures. Thirty children graduated from 6th grade and will go on to junior high. And, in just our second year with a 9th grade, we had 14 graduates. Next year, we will have a full grade 9 with 30 students!
This summer, many of our residential children are spending vacation visiting relatives and family, while about 50 children, most of whom for various reasons do not have anywhere to go, are staying at the Mission. Our children who stay with us were delighted to receive a group of volunteers from Mission Honduras International and our friends at Teach Peace. They especially enjoyed a talent show and soccer tournament with the group, as well as all the day-to-day joys of sharing life and interacting with the volunteers - learning new games, reading books from our library, mini-choir classes, sewing classes, and free time in general to laugh, play, and share stories.
The next school year begins in September, when we look forward to welcoming new and returning students! We are also excited to welcome a new principal. Under his leadership, and with the help of other administrators and teachers, many preparations are being done during the summer vacation to make the coming school year even better!
Thank you for all your prayers and generous support of our children. As you can see from how many are graduating and growing in mind, body and spirit, you are giving them a never-before-possible opportunity to breaking the cycle of poverty. Thanks for all you do!
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Help break the cycle of poverty for children in Liberia Africa by donating or sponsoring a child today! Your donation or sponsorship is a gift of Hope and Love, and will help change a life forever! By sponsoring a child, you will provide a brighter future for that child, as well as his or her whole family and community. You can also support a special need or project at Liberia Mission. Learn how ...._______________________________________________________________________
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