CACCLC 2021 Recap

THANKS FOR JOINING CACCLC 2021!

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4. Missed a talk/workshop? Watch the recording (check Slack #general for the password!)

Loved CACCLC and want to make it even better? Stay tuned for a volunteer interest form.

Keep in touch with the CACCLC community on Slack and Facebook, and save the dates for CACCLC 2022: September 2–5, 2022!

CACCLC 2021 Workshops

Workshop #1: Joy & The Asian American Church
Speaker: Alan Berryhill

What brings you to CACCLC and what helps us stay together? In this workshop we will explore what makes Asian American church spaces so unique and significant. Together, we are finding Jesus Christ amidst our Asian cultural heritage, grappling with the tragedy of AAPI hate, and expressing solidarity with other marginal communities.

Alan Berryhill is a longtime camper and biracial Asian American. In addition to his work as a software engineer, he recently graduated with a Master of Theological Studies from the Jesuit School of Theology. His thesis studied the role of Asian American churches in Asian American identity formation.

Workshop #2: Joy in the Unknown
Speaker: Jessica Yap

Are you frustrated with where you are in life right now? Are you wishing you would have hit certain "milestones" by now, but haven't (having a significant other, working in a certain industry, having a kid, just to name a few?) This workshop will explore what it looks like to find Joy even in life circumstances we might not have chosen for ourselves. We'll also explore potential ways to begin naming & making steps towards what you want!

Jessica was excited to learn in 2018 that there was a longstanding community of Chinese Catholics in California - she thought she was the only one! She is a mixed Asian gal - Filipino & Chinese (Malaysian). Having studied Earth Science and spent 3 years in full time ministry at Brown & Columbia, she is now selling irrigation parts. Lol. She doesn't know where life is taking her right now, but one day hopes to build gardens, especially for families of color. By providing opportunities to abundantly rest in gardens, she hopes to help people heal from exhaustion, overwork, and restless anxiety.

Workshop #3: Joy in All the Ways God Made You
Speaker: Michael Tarui

Our entire lives are a gift. That includes all aspects of you. But in this world, we often find ourselves shying away from claiming, exploring, and developing certain parts of who God made us to be. In this workshop, we will be exploring certain areas of identity Asian Catholics may feel trepidation towards, particularly in regards to race, gender, and sexuality. We won't be going at it alone! We'll be looking to our older brothers and sisters for inspiration - the Asian Saints - and hope Campers continue to develop friendships with them even after this weekend!

Michael is a queer Catholic currently studying theology at St. Joseph’s College of Maine. He aspires to become a teacher and to do ministry with those in need. He has a history in activism, leading projects to promote justice for Asian Americans, queer people, and other marginalized communities. He is Filipino & Japanese, and has written for Grotto, an online Catholic publication that aims to be a "space to recharge."

COVID Safety for CACCLC 2021 In-person Track

Dear campers,

We can’t believe that camp is just 3 weeks away! We are working diligently to ensure the health and safety of all campers during Labor Day weekend.

We would like you to rest assured that we have been monitoring the COVID situation as it develops. We are following Vallombrosa, San Mateo County guidelines, and CDC guidelines, in addition to keeping our eyes, ears, and hearts open to suggestions or concerns from ExCo members and campers. Please keep in mind that camp structure and programming will be fluid as COVID guidelines may change from now until camp weekend, and we will continue to offer refunds for anyone who may decide to switch from in-person to the virtual track.

As an update, we are now requiring all in-person campers to submit proof of vaccination. Please email your COVID vaccination records to exco@cacclc.org by Wednesday, August 25th. We also highly recommend a negative COVID test result emailed to exco@cacclc.org within 72 hours of arrival.

Safety Measures

Campers will be turned away from camp at check-in if they:

• Cannot provide a COVID vaccination record

  • Please email your COVID vaccination records to exco@cacclc.org by Wednesday, August 25th. We also highly recommend a negative COVID test result emailed to exco@cacclc.org within 72 hours of arrival.

• Have any COVID symptoms 

• Have been exposed to COVID within the last 2 weeks

• Have tested positive for COVID within the last 2 weeks

COVID Safety Rules for camp:

• Transparency is key. If you are symptomatic or test positive for COVID, please let ExCo know ASAP.

• Wear a face mask over your nose and mouth at all times when indoors. 

• Sanitize your hands frequently and clean any surfaces with the sanitizing wipes provided. 

• Maintain social distance to the best of your ability. 

• Spend more time outdoors or in well-ventilated spaces when gathering in a group. 

• Consume snacks and meals outdoors as much as possible.

In-Person Track COVID safety modifications (as of 08/15/2021):

• Limitation to only fully vaccinated campers for in-person track

  • Refund of registration fee difference for those wishing to switch from in-person to virtual track

  • Refund of registration fee for those who choose to cancel registration altogether

• Reduction of maximum capacity indoors

• Provision of multiple outdoor viewing/streaming and outdoor dining areas

• Use of air purifiers and medical-grade masks indoors 

• Implementation of daily AM screenings according to CDC COVID symptom guidelines

If you experience symptoms or test positive for COVID...

• Prior to camp: quarantine at home and you can switch to virtual track. Camp fees will be refunded.

• During camp: you will be asked to go home for quarantine. You can switch to virtual track and you will be refunded the camp fee difference.

• After camp: please notify ExCo ASAP by emailing exco@cacclc.org so we can help initiate contact tracing.

Your health, safety, and wellbeing comes first. We continue to pray for a safe and fruitful camp experience for everyone!

Meet our 2021 Speakers

Fr. Joe Kim

Fr. Joe Kim was born in Poughkeepsie, New York but grew up in San Jose, attending grammar school at St. Frances Cabrini and Saratoga High School. He credits his paternal grandmother and his parents for initial evangelization and early discipleship at St Francis Cabrini and the Korean Catholic Church in San Jose. He credits his peers at the Newman Center at UC Berkeley for deepening his love for the Lord and the Church. Upon graduation from the College of Engineering at CAL, Fr Joe worked as a product engineer in Sunnyvale.

Fr. Joe credits the young adult Korean Catholic Community and the witness of St. John Paul II for challenging him to act on the call of God. He discerned the priesthood in the vibrant, Catholic young adult community in the Priestly Discernment Program at Franciscan University in Steubenville, OH. He grew further in the vocation to priesthood at St. Patrick’s Seminary in Menlo Park during which he spent his pastoral year at St John Vianney in 2007. Fr Joe was ordained in 2010 as a priest for the Diocese of San Jose by Bishop Patrick J. McGrath. Fr Joe comes to St. John Vianney after serving in parishes as a Parochial Vicar and Diocesan Vocations Director. 

He has a License in Sacred Theology from the New Evangelization Program at Sacred Heart in Detroit, MI. He is working on completing a Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the University of St. Thomas Aquinas (Angelicum) in Rome. His vocation, his ministry and his studies are rooted in the desire to live joyfully as a beloved son of God in the Lord Jesus Christ and help others to be the same.

Jean Young

Jean is a Catholic wife, mother, corporate professional, and transformational coach. She currently resides in Los Angeles but she grew up in the Bay Area where she was a part of the San Jose Chinese Catholic Community at St Clare’s Church. She attended Notre Dame High School in San Jose and graduated from U.C. Berkeley with a business degree.

She has spent the last 20 years as a corporate Finance & HR professional for companies like Sun Microsystems, The Clorox Company, and Panda Restaurant Group. She recently got certified as a transformational life coach as she is passionate about working with people. She loves helping people connect more deeply to themselves, to others, and to God.

She also served as a catechist at Our Lady of Peace Church, St Clare’s Parish, and St Isidore’s Church. She taught 2nd grade through high school and prepared students for First Holy Communion and Confirmation. She also volunteered at Mother Teresa’s orphanages in Haiti and Peru.

One of her greatest joys in life is being a mother to her daughters, Chiara and Christiana.