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Run for Joy, Run for Truth

Support the Language and Catechetical Institute by sponsoring Teresa Hess in the Vienna 1/2 Marathon

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Run for Joy, Run for Truth

Run for Joy, Run for Truth

Run for Joy, Run for Truth

Run for Joy, Run for Truth

Run for Joy, Run for Truth

Support the Language and Catechetical Institute by sponsoring Teresa Hess in the Vienna 1/2 Marathon

Support the Language and Catechetical Institute by sponsoring Teresa Hess in the Vienna 1/2 Marathon

Support the Language and Catechetical Institute by sponsoring Teresa Hess in the Vienna 1/2 Marathon

Support the Language and Catechetical Institute by sponsoring Teresa Hess in the Vienna 1/2 Marathon

Teresa Hess
Teresa Hess
Teresa Hess
Teresa Hess
1 Campaign |
Gaming, Austria
$725 USD 8 backers
28% of $2,500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

"I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!" 

Who We Are

The LCI is a year long Catholic education and formation program designed to spread the mission of the new evangilization in the East and West. Pope John Paul II called the the church to "breath with her two lungs" [the East and the West]. Established after the fall of communism in 1992, the LCI is helping to rebuild the Church in countries where Goodness, Truth, and Beauty were repressed.
What our students receive:
  • A year of experience living in a Catholic community
  • A full immersion year long English program
  • Intensive study of theology and catechism 
  • Participation in formation and evanglization courses
  • Interaction and relationships with other young people with the same goals
  • Tools necessary to make a difference in their native countries

Why We Need You

What we do is only possible through the support, generosity, and prayers of people like you. All of our students are supported by scholarships which cover tuition costs and living expenses. Currently we are trying to expand our program to provide more young people the opportunity to study here. Every donation of any size makes a difference. Your donations go directly to the students and cover costs such as:

  • Tuition
  • Books
  • Food
  • Living Expenses

“There is no other school where I can receive such a well-rounded Catholic education, where the Faith is lived by the teachers and the students surrounding me. I will be able to take these experiences and this education to use as a foundation for living my Faith for the rest of my life.”

- Ayya Cholukova, Turkmenistan


Photo Credit- Martin Tomko

The Impact

We believe that in order to change a culture we must start on a personal level, by helping each human person encounter Christ. The LCI has over 450 graduates from 26 countries who are now living and working through out eastern Europe and Asia to build the Church in their communities. What we do is only a drop in the bucket compared to the lasting effects our graduates have on their communities. Our graduates work in various occupations such as teachers, lawyers, businessmen, youth ministers, doctors, English translators, priests, and religious. 

“Many of us came to Gaming from the secular world, having not much connection with the Church, not having Christian experience and knowledge, and returned to our homes renewed and with a clear vision of Christian life, plus the knowledge of English. I always tell my friends that the year I spent in Gaming was the best year of my life, and it’s true…God touched my soul in a very powerful way.”

- Lena Bogoyavlenskaya, Russia

Why Joy? Why Truth? 

The Joy of the Gospel the Freedom of Truth

We live in a world of confusion. A world that teaches consumerism over compassion and complacency over humility. We live among people searching for purpose and passion, turning to self-medication to dull the pain or the next self help book hoping to find some answers. This is not what we were made for. We were not made to exist, but to thrive. 

The joy of the gospel is a call out of ourselves and into a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. We were made for the Truth. By rejecting the lies of our cultures and living authentic Christian lives, we are freed from the bondage of sin and are able to truly live new life in Christ. 

"The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew. In this Exhortation I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by this joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come."

- The Holy Father Francis 

  

For More Information

Visit us at www.lciaustria.org 
Read Evangelli Gaudium here http://tinyurl.com/pbw4kj7 



Promotional Video Credits:

Song: 107          Artist: Josh Garrels          Album: Lost Animals

Photo Credit- Kevin Heider


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$1 per mile

$13 USD
The Warm Up A sincere Thank You!! We will pray a rosary in thanksgiving for you and your intentions. You're awesome!!
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$2 per mile

$26 USD
The Water Break Danke Schön!! Along with a rosary prayed for your intentions- you will receive a hand written note of thanks from our students and staff.
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$3 per mile

$40 USD
The Cheering Section Waahhoooo!! You will receive the above perks PLUS a holy hour of adoration will be offered for you and your family.
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$4 per mile

$52 USD
The Energy Bar You keep us going!! All of the above perks PLUS a picture of the LCI class of 2015.
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$5 per mile

$65 USD
The Gold Medalist You got us to the finish line!! Thank you!! We will offer a Mass for you and your intentions in addition to the above perks.
5 claimed

Athlete of the Year

$200 USD
God bless you for your generosity! You have the heart of a champion. Thank you for supporting our mission! As a token of our thanks you will receive a Kartause Gaming mug, as well as all of the above perks.
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