Summer Missionaries Application for Returners
Youth Ministry Contact Info
Youth Office Contact
Director of Youth Ministry
Maureen Quinn
573-635-9127, ext. 233
Assistant Director of Catechetical Formation
Mary Madelyn Mertes
573-635-9127, ext. 228
Administrative Assistant
Abby Thompson
573-635-9127, ext. 237
Moderator of Youth and
Young Adult Ministry
Fr. Joseph Luzindana
660-665-2466
Alphonse J. Schwartze
Memorial Catholic Center
2207 West Main St
Jefferson City, MO 65109-0914
Totus Tuus Responsibilities
Totus Tuus Responsibilities
- Attend an intensive 10 day training for the program
- Attend mid summer and end of summer retreat
- Work as part of a 4-person team to execute the week-long program at parishes across the diocese
- Prepare for and teach young people in the faith throughout catechetical lessons
- Lead songs, games, activities and skits designed to help young people grow in their faith
- Stay with a host family or at a parish rectory as a guest at each parish
- Be a model and visible witness of the Catholic faith in word and deed
- Pray daily with your team and frequently receive the sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist
Camp Responsibilities
Camp Responsibilities
- Attend an intensive 7 day training in preparation for the summer
- Attend mid summer and end of summer retreat
- Work as part of a 12-person team to execute the diocesan camps and retreats
- Lead songs, games, team building, activities and skits designed to help young people grow in their faith
- Live in community while supervising young people at camps and retreats.
- Be a model and visible witness of the Catholic faith in word and deed
- Pray daily with your team and frequently receive the sacraments of Confession and Holy Eucharist
Requirements
- Active Catholic young adult and/or seminarian
- Desire to share the Gospel with young people
- Available Summer 2024
- Complete Application and provide at least 2 references
Opportunities
- Paid full time position (receive minimum wage for 6 weeks plus training)
- Plus... housing, gas and meals are all covered during the program
- Experience ongoing faith formation
- Live in a faith community
- Receive invaluable experience in leadership and working in a team
- Make lifelong friends!