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Washington, D.C. Catholic Focus: 4 days & 3 nights

Faith, history, and education come together in Washington, D.C.! Students grow in their personal faith while exploring the nation’s capital. Devotionals, prayer time, and scripture are integrated into this educational Catholic travel program. This ensures that students have a unique and spiritually rewarding experience while learning about our nation’s history and culture.
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Washington D.C.

4 Days

Your adventure, day by day

Day 1 : Getting Started!
Arrive in Washington, D.C.

Arlington National Cemetery

America’s most famous military cemetery: Changing of the Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Kennedy Gravesites Discussion: Learning from the sacrifices of others

Iwo Jima Memorial

A tribute to all U.S. Marines based on the famous WWII photo by Joe Rosenthal

Pentagon Memorial

Honors the 184 victims of the 9/11 attack at the Pentagon

National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception

Mass at the largest Catholic church in North America

Dinner

Hotel check-in

Day 2 : Discover and Reflect.
Breakfast and Morning Prayer

Alexandria

One of America's oldest and most historic cities

Mount Vernon

George Washington’s home, plantation, and Education Center, which showcases life during colonial times, 18th- century treasures, and our first president as a farmer and businessman

Lunch

Smithsonian Institution

The world's largest museum complex: National Air and Space Museum, Natural History Museum, National Gallery of Art, National Museum of American History

Dinner

Jefferson Memorial

Dedicated to our third president and author of the Declaration of Independence

FDR Memorial

In remembrance of former President Franklin Delano Roosevelt

MLK Memorial

Honors the famous civil rights activist, Martin Luther King, Jr. Discussion: Reflecting on the cost of freedom

Return to hotel

Day 3 : Be Surprised!
Breakfast and Morning Prayer

Ford’s Theatre and Petersen House

(by appointment) Where President Lincoln was shot and then later died

White House

(picture stop) Home of the U.S. president

National Archives

Home of the original Constitution, Bill of Rights, and Declaration of Independence

Lunch

Capitol Hill Grounds

Tour Capitol Visitor Center: Supreme Court, Library of Congress. Prayer: For our nation and its leaders

Lincoln Memorial

In remembrance of former President Abraham Lincoln and the great nation he fought to preserve during the Civil War

Korean War Veterans Memorial

Tribute to the men and women who defended South Korea in the Korean War

Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Dedicated to the more than 58,000 men and women killed or missing in Vietnam

Dinner

Return to hotel

Day 4 : Continue to Explore Our Nation's Capital
Breakfast and Morning Prayer

Washington Monument

(picture stop) The world’s tallest stone monument, which honors our nation’s first president

World War II Memorial

Honors the 16 million who served — and 400,000 who died — in the U.S. Armed Forces during WWII, and all who supported the war effort from home

Holocaust Museum

Get a glimpse of life for the victims of Nazi Germany with a viewing of “Daniel’s Story” at this living memorial

Lunch

Embassy Row

Houses more than 170 foreign embassies

National Cathedral

(appointment required) One of America’s largest churches

Dinner

Depart Washington, D.C., for home

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