Totus Tuus Missionary: Diocese of Charlotte
This position is a seven-week summer position, with 11 days of training working as a missionary in parishes throughout the Diocese of Charlotte. Each week, teams of at least four missionaries (two women/two men) visit a new parish and host a five-day parish mission. Missionaries are responsible for teaching classes to grades 1-6 during the day and hosting a program for grades 7-12 in the evening. Missionaries will be trained to teach classes on theological topics. Missionaries stay with a host family from the parish and meals are provided during the week. Missionaries will be released from formal responsibilities for a mid-summer break from June 28th - July 2nd. Missionaries return for a mid-summer retreat July 3rd - July 5th in preparation for the final four weeks of service.
Missionaries are chosen based upon their desire to teach the faith, love of children, energy, enthusiasm, and for their individual leadership skills. We welcome applications from young adults aged 18 to 28. Applicants must have an authentic, dynamic Catholic faith and be actively living the teachings of the Catholic Church. We prefer one year of college/work, but are willing to consider mature high school graduates. No major or area of study is required.
APPLICATION QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working with youth is helpful but not required.
Expectations
Attend an 11 day intensive training retreat to prepare for the
program.
Conduct oneself as a missionary disciple throughout the summer
- to your host families, those who volunteer at the parish, and
the students you teach.
Present one's self as professional and joyful.
Work as a part of a 4-5 person team to execute the week-long
program at parishes across the diocese.
Create lesson plans and instruct young people in the faith
through catechetical lessons. Enthusiastically lead games, songs,
skits, and a water fight each week. Take part in team daily prayer
and sacramental life throughout the summer.
Qualifications
A high school graduate
Active, practicing, confirmed Catholic in full communion with the
Catholic Church, with a demonstrated commitment to the
mission of the Church and full assent to all magisterial teaching.
Have a desire to work with youth grades 1-12
Be available for Missionary Training May 27-June 7, and serving
parishes June 8-August 2
Staff Receives
Formation in leadership, Theology, and prayer ministry
Room and Board for the summer
Daily Mass, twice weekly Adoration, opportunity for confession
Intentional Catholic Community
Opportunity to grow in ministry and teaching experience
Basic financial compensation (stipend), with details available at
the time of your interview
