MISSION
To form and train young people in the Catholic missionary character.
VISION
Consolidate itself as a service of quality and a benchmark program that offers mission trips and training of young missionaries for the Church in Brazil and abroad.
VALUES
Missionary Formation
This is the central value, which guides all others. All actions of MISSION BRAZIL are aimed at promoting an evangelical character in young people.
Spirit of Evangelization
MISSION BRAZIL participants share the spirit of audacity and parrhesia inherent to the Mission. It is a pioneering spirit, innovative and open to new challenges.
Service
Guided by the Social Teaching of the Catholic Church, MISSION BRAZIL fosters a deep sense of availability for the other, of human promotion, solidarity and reconciliation.
Sustainability
MISSION BRAZIL believes that the spirit of evangelization and service, and the training and formation, must always produce a sustainable impact. Sustainability for us is ecclesial, human, social, environmental and economic.
OUR STAFF
Júlio, Andrea, Cankin and Eliane are part of MISSION BRAZIL coordination team. They will work tirelessly to provide an amazing sustainable experience of mission and service to your group, while bringing in a deeply committed group of young catholic Brazilians to serve with you along the way.
GENERAL COORDINATOR
Júlio Egrejas, Brazilian, lay Catholic, member of the Christian Life Movement (MVC). Graduated in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome), Julius has been working with young people for over 25 years. He has already participated in dozens of mission trips in various places around the world and, since 2017, he participates as General and Formation coordinator of MISSION BRAZIL.
Biblical Passage: John 11, 23-25
Mission Trip and Media Coordinator
Brazilian, member of the Christian Life Movement (MVC) since 2012. With a degree in Social Communication (Journalism, Marketing and Advertising from PUC in Rio de Janeiro), she has worked in press vehicles and in the private corporate sector. She has more than 15 years of experience in the field of Tourism. Andrea lives in Petrópolis, after having spent two and a half years in Florida (USA). There she specialized in Tourism and Hospitality Administration. Andrea has been actively working as a Missions and Communications coordinator at MISSION BRAZIL since 2017.
Bible passage: Psalm 91,2
SPIRITUALITY ASSISTANT
Cankin MA, Ecuadorian, member of the Christian Life Movement (MVC), graduated in Theology from the Catholic University of Petrópolis. For the past few years, Cankin has been preparing to become a priest. Over the past 15 years Cankin has worked in various MVC missions and formation programs and since 2017 he has been actively participating as a Spirituality Assistant for MISSION BRAZIL.
Bible passage: Philippians 1:21
formation COORDINATOR
Brazilian, with a degree in Pedagogy and a postgraduate degree in Management and Implementation of Distance Learning, she has been working in the field of Education for over 10 years. Eliane has been working as a Training coordinator since January 2023. She has experience in the area of pedagogical coordination of social projects in Catholic institutions of the 3rd sector.
Bible passage: Psalm 50,12
INTERN
Brazilian, student of Technology in Management Processes, member of the Christian Life Movement (MVC) is interning in the Administrative sector of MISSION BRAZIL since January 2022. She participated in the first Core Team training class, loves to read and write in her leisure time. Her dream is to work on something she likes and that makes her happy.
Bible passage: Matthew 6,21
INTERN
Brazilian, lives in Petrópolis since she was born. She is a Journalism student, and has been doing an internship in the Communications sector at MISSION BRAZIL since August 2022. She likes to photograph and draw portraits.
Biblical passage: John 8,12
INTERN
Brazilian, student of Theology, member of the Christian Life Movement (MVC), he has been doing an internship at the Missions department of MISSION BRAZIL since April 2022. He participates in the third group of Core Team training, and intends to study Psychology in the future. His life dream is to be in perfect conformity with God’s will. His hobby is collecting, maintaining and renovating vintage cars. He loves outdoor activities like running and hiking in the mountains of the city.
Bible passage: Philippians 4,8
intern
Brazilian, lives in Petrópolis since she was born. She participates in the third group of Core Team training and does an internship in the Fundraising sector of MISSION BRAZIL. She intends to study Music. She loves to draw, sing and read.
Biblical passage John 15, 15
OUR TEAM
Our Core Team is a group of volunteers who actively collaborate on ongoing missions as leaders and participate in a biennial missionary formation program. It is a unique opportunity for young people to deepen their journey of faith and human formation through apostolic service and training, more committed to the values of the Church & mission.
Core Team Volunteer
Brazilian, born and lives in Magé. History student, intends to study International Relations in the future. Her hobbies are taking pictures and visiting museums. She loves watching the sunset at the beach.
Bible passage: Matthew 6,34
Core Team Volunteer
Brazilian, 20 years old. She met MISSION BRAZIL in 2021, in the missions in Raiz da Serra and participates in the Core Team 2023 class. She was born in Petrópolis and lives in Magé. Her dream is to fulfill God’s will, being a better version of it, and thus helping to build a better world. She loves nature, is enchanted by the universe and appreciates the arts, especially dance. She wants to grow in faith and intimacy with Jesus, following in his footsteps. Her hobbies are listening to music, watching series and reading.
Biblical passage: John 2, 5
Core Team Volunteer
Brazilian, Psychology student and Core Team member. He first participated in MISSION BRAZIL as a volunteer in 2021, in Raiz da Serra. He dreams of developing all of his talents and using them to serve others. His hobbies are: listening to music, horseback riding, watching hero movies and playing games on various platforms. He loves the outdoors and dealing with animals.
Bible passage: Matthew 19:14
Core Team Volunteer
Brazilian, Biology student, works on the coordination team of the Christian Life Movement (MVC) and participates in the third group of Core Team training. She enjoys nature and being outdoors, plays the classical guitar and is passionate about music.
Biblical passage: Psalms 61, 6-7.
CORE TEAM VOLUNTEER
Brazilian, born and raised in Petrópolis, Melissa participated as a volunteer in the July 2022 missions in Petrópolis and is currently a member of the 2023 Core Team. Her favorite hobbies are painting, music and reading. Her greatest desire is to fulfill God’s plans.
Biblical passage: John 10, 9-11