Peru Mission Trip
Men on a Mission
Our world needs men who can pray, men who can work, men who can serve; Catholic men, whose hearts are strong to give selflessly in humility and charity. On this two-week mission trip to Piura, Peru, college-aged men (17-24) will draw from the deep well of God’s love and meet real needs of those around them. Rooted in daily Mass (TLM), prayer, meditation, and spiritual formation from FSSP clergy, these men will be challenged to accept and boldly live our their identity as a beloved son of God. On the mission, they will pray and work, serve and grow. Join us on an adventure of charity to serve the poor, a mission of the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
Ready to Set out on a Mission?
Peru Mission Trip: August 7 - 22, 2025
Located at Santissimo Sacramento Parish, Piura, Peru
Cost: $2800.00
Application Deadline: June 30th
Work. Faith. Adventure.
Bosco Ministries is here to form men. Join us in Peru to experience the fire of God’s love and then to share that love with others. From August 7th to 22nd, men aged 17-21 will fortify their faith with daily Mass, prayer, and spiritual discussions, meet real needs through construction projects and acts of mercy, and stand amazed by God’s workmanship in the landscapes of Peru.
This trip will include a full day of retreat for the missionaries. Taking a break from their apostolic labors the missionaries will go away to a quiet place to pray, the beautiful Pacific coast of Peru. Surrounded by the vast beauty of this ocean region they will be directed in prayer and recollection by the Mission Trip Chaplain. Such prayer and focus is a necessary step to strengthen the hearts of the men on the trip so that they might share the love they have received.
With only 28 spots available, don’t miss this challenge to grow in character and make a real difference in the lives of men, women, and children in need.
On this Mission men will
- Work
- to meet physical needs through manual labor and works of charity
- Assist
- the clergy with the distribution of Holy Communion and Anointing of the Sick to the suffering and homebound.
- Distribute
- food and clothing to the many sick, hungry, and homeless
- Fortify
- their faith with the daily Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form), discussions, talk and testimonies from FSSP Priests and Seminarians.
- Engage
- in the beauty of creation with a day of recollection and prayer
Why Choose a Bosco Ministries Mission?
Part mission, part retreat, Bosco Ministries Mission Trips are about forming men that are rooted and grounded in love (Eph. 3:17).
Bosco Ministries is dedicated to forming men through faith-based service and leadership. We believe that to be Catholic is to be truly joyful. And, receiving our identity as beloved sons of God, we become empowered to share Christ’s love with others.
Our mission trips are led by clergy of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter (FSSP). Their principal goal on the mission trip is to serve the missionaries by providing spiritual formation, pastoral care, and leadership. Then with these men, they will work to serve others with Charity. As a college-aged missionary, you’ll work hard, show mercy, rest in prayer, be formed spiritually, and live out our Lord’s command to love others as He has loved us. Having received freely, you will freely give.
- Spiritual Foundation
Traditional Latin Mass: Start each day by connecting with God through the Traditional Latin Mass, grounding your service in faith.
Spiritual Discussions and Guidance: Engage in talks and catechism sessions led by our chaplains that deepen your understanding of Catholic teachings.
- Service and Community
Building and Outreach: Work alongside fellow missionaries to build shelters, work with local farmers, and visit the sick and homebound, striving to live out the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy.
Explore Peruvian Culture: Begin your journey with a tour of Lima and the Churches of Sta. Rosa de Lima and San Martin de Porres; visit historical sites and enjoy Peruvian cuisine, all while building relationships with the clergy and follow men on the mission.
- Growth and Reflection
Prayer and Retreat: Spend time in personal prayer and reflection, with a special day of silence and prayer by the ocean to focus your spiritual life.
Community Activities: Enjoy fellowship through soccer games and shared meals with the local parishes, strengthening your bonds with peers and the community.
Receive Joyfully. Give Generously.
Part mission trip. Part retreat.
This trip is an opportunity to practice humility and charity while renewing your heart with joy. Are you ready for an adventure?
Daily prayer and meditation will strengthen the missionaries to engage in service with true Charity. From building homes and distributing clothing, to working the fields of the local farmers, this Mission Trip is crafted to be a time of true spiritual reformation of the heart.
Join us on the 2025 Peru Mission Trip for a journey that’s not just about helping others, but also about accepting God’s call to selfless Catholic manhood.
Here is the itinerary
- Thursday, Aug 7th:
- Missionaries arrive at the Miami airport by 6:30 PM: Meet Chaplains. Red Eye flight to Lima into Fri, Aug 8, 1:40 AM departure.
- Friday, Aug 8:
- Land at 6:25am. Tour Lima (Churches of Sta. Rose of Lima and San Martin de Porres). Stay the night in Lima.
- Saturday, Aug 9:
- Fly to Piura and arrive at the mission center of Santissimo Sacramento Parish. Team orientation and training.
- Sunday, Aug 10 - 20:
- These days are the heart of the mission. Each day will be spent in work and prayer, serving the community of Piura.
- Thursday, Aug 21:
- Leave Piura for the airport 2:30 PM; Arrive in Lima 6:40 PM; Leave for Miami at 12:10 AM.
- Friday, Aug 22:
- Arrive in Miami at 7:30 AM. Bid "hasta la vista" to your new friends. Missionaries can fly out after 11:00 AM
Prayer and Work
While in Piura we will work with the a parish and mission center at Santissimo Sacramento Parish. This robust mission center hosts hundreds of missionaries every year and while we are there we will be assisting with the many corporal and spiritual works of mercy that they organize.
While one full day on the trip will be spent in silent prayerful retreat on the beautiful coast of Peru, the normal day will be spent in prayerful service.
Here is an example of a typical mission day.
- 6:00 Rise
- 6:30 Morning Meditation followed by Mass
- 7:30 Breakfast and team assignments.
- 8:30 Team orientation prayers
- 9:00 Off to the Vineyard
- 2:30 - 4:30 Return to Mission Center for Lunch and Siesta
- 4:30 Spiritual Program: Living the Beatitudes
- 5:30 Rosary and Adoration
- 6:30 Day in review meeting followed by dinner
- 8:30 Evening spiritual conference or testimony/vocation story from seminarian
- 9:30 Silence
Each day the missionaries will be divided into teams of 5-7 people accompanied by an FSSP priest and or seminarian. Some teams will go to assist the chaplains in visiting sick and home bound, others will go to construct shelters for the homeless, still others will go to distribute good and clothing or help the local farmers tend their fields.
Though the days will be full of corporal and spiritual works of mercy there will also be opportunities for the missionaries themselves to go to confession and receive spiritual direction with the FSSP Chaplains. Together with the free time for informal discussion with your fellow missionaries the FSSP seminarians that will be guiding you throughout this mission, this experience will be one of deep spiritual refreshment and formation for every man on the mission.
Registration Process
Give feet to your faith and make a real difference to people in need. Here’s how to get started:
- Step 1: Complete the application
Begin the journey by filling out our online application form. This gives us information about you and starts the process.
Mark your calendar for August 7th-22nd, 2025
Santissimo Sacramento Parish Mission Center, Piura, Peru
Space is limited to 28 missionaries. Apply today!
*All applications must be received by May 1st.- Step 2: Submit the Registration Fee
Once we have reviewed your application, if you are accepted you will receive an email with a link for an initial deposit.
Secure your spot on the team with a 20% deposit. The deposit must be received within 72 hours of acceptance to secure your place on the team.
Participants can self-pay the remainder of the cost or fundraise through our online fundraising tool that will be provided to all accepted applicants. Many of our missionaries are able to fundraise the entire cost of their trip.
- Step 3: Confirmation and Preparation
Once we receive your application and deposit, you’ll get a confirmation email detailing what to pack, arrival and departure times, and other important details to prepare for the trip.
*All missionaries must bring a watch
