部 Leadership, Catarman, Philippines
The SHIFT Foundation is located at Sophie’s Farm in the Northern Samar region of Catarman where Executive Director, Sr. 丽迪雅Collado, RSCJ oversees several ministries, including the new Summer Institute that provides faith-based leadership skills and training to Catholic educators in the Philippines. 在老. Lydia’s mentorship CSTM students will facilitate summer modules on Retreat and Recollection, 部 and Management, and Spirituality and Service.
"My days at Sophie's Farm were full of hearing and sharing stories, facilitating Bible sharing with students, 唱歌跳舞, 在农场工作, getting to know folks from local villages, and sharing simple meals with the community. I also got the chance to hone my skills giving theological lectures and talks during the Summer Institute seminars. Most powerfully, I had the privilege of living in a community in which Christ felt ever-present."- 山姆·谢伯尔(Sam Schelble.A. '23)