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The Frances Schervier Formation Center (Goiania)
The Center is located in the central western region of Brazil and offers
the residents social, educational, and cultural activities. The Sisters
promote the education, culture, leisure, and empowerment of the
neighborhood residents. The also provide activities involving the
socialization and the creation of opportunities for the people of the
community including, but not limited to the following:
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English Courses:
Two weekly classes are offered divided
according to language skill levels with the purpose of contributing
to the education of the children in the community. The professor is
a volunteer from the Federal University of Goiás who is working on
her master’s degree.
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Music Courses:
The music courses are divided into the
following instruments: guitar, violin, keyboard and singing (choir).
The courses are conducted weekly by a student of music from the
community. With these courses, all of the senior citizens can have
more contact with the marvels and culture that music provides.
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Community Recreation:
This program provides weekly leisure
activities for children, adolescents, and youths in the community.
The program is divided into two classes. One class is directed to
the younger children of the congregation and emphasizes development
and social skills. The second class is provided by a Benedictine
student for adolescents of the congregation to participate in
organized soccer. The Benedictine student organizes times for
recreation, informal physical training sessions, and the rules and
regulations of the sport.
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Youth Group:
Under the supervision and counsel of the
Sisters and Benedictine Monks, two youths coordinate a weekly
meeting whose main objective is the formation of conscientious
youths, committed to society and the church, being good on their
own, and being good companions and friends.
Needs: Funding for classroom supplies
and
materials; toys; building maintenance and upkeep; computers and software;
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