Virginia and Haitian parishes who wish to get involved with each other begin by sharing information. Mutual prayer is an important component, remembering each other's special days and festivals, and including each other in liturgical prayer. Mutual assistance often follows. Many Virginia parishes raise funds for this purpose by regular or special collections, a permanent box for donations, and special projects which enhance the raising of community's level of awareness and fund raising. Aid to the Haitian parish flows from the getting acquainted process, since what is given must depend on the priorities identified by the Haitian community itself.
Mutual assistance is more difficult, since the Haitian people are materially poor.
Review our parish twining guidelines . Contact her for information about twinning. She also has available a Twinning Start-Up Packet.