THINKfast

WHAT IS THINKFAST?"THINKfast is a 25-hour educational and fundraising fast. It's a fun way for youth to learn and to help our partners in the Global South who are championing solutions to unjust social, political and economic structures. Participants collect pledges for each hour they plan to fast. The money raised funds the work of Development and Peace partners in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East."- Development and Peace.   

On April 12-13th students from Grades 7-10 participated in St. Augustine's Annual ThinkFast weekend. It was a meaningful weekend where students were able to put their faith into action; 18 students collectively raised $1350.00 for Development and Peace. Students participated in a variety of engaging activities that focused on Refugees. Students had the opportunity to connect with one another through prayer, Stations of the Cross, discussion circles, team building activities, and games. Sessions were lead by St. Augustine Teachers, Charlene Wheeler, Leah Bowie, Patrick Watkins and Parent Volunteer Ken Kustiak. A special thank you to the parents that provided soup and bread for students to break their fast, and thank you to all family and community members that supported our students on their lenten journey.  It was a dynamic, faith filled weekend, that demonstrated the spirit of our community.