Job Description

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

Job Tags

Full time, Summer work, Summer holiday, Afternoon shift,

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