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Goal of Program

This isn’t just a job—it’s an opportunity to grow in faith, leadership, and service while guiding young people to a life-changing encounter with Christ. You’ll receive comprehensive training, ongoing support, and mentorship to strengthen your personal relationship with Christ, all while developing skills that will benefit you in any future career. Experience the joy and purpose of living in community, where your faith is nurtured and your impact on others is profound.

Type of Placement

SPIRITUS missionaries lead youth into an encounter, and deeper relationship, with Jesus. From mid-August to mid-May, missionaries lead powerful retreats for Catholic youth in elementary, middle, and high school. While gaining professional experience, missionaries also live intentionally in men’s or women’s households, growing in virtue and community.

Service Area

SPIRITUS works out of Mount Tabor Center, a youth retreat center, and travel to parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin.

Service Length

9 months (mid-August through mid-May)

Program Size

16-18 missionaries

Requirements

SPIRITUS members: love God; love the Catholic faith and follow the teachings of the Church; are young adults 19-29; feel called to inspire young Catholics; want to live in community.

Financial Arrangements

No fundraising! Receive housing, food, health coverage, $175 monthly allowance, time off for holidays, $3,000 stipend upon completion of program, and a year of service that will change your life!

Living Arrangements

SPIRITUS missionaries live in community and have their own bedroom. Men live with a priest while the women live in two other residences.

Training

SPIRITUS missionaries receive formation & training to create inspiring witness talks, to learn evangelization, youth ministry & leadership skills.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for these 9-month positions close as soon as positions are filled.

Start Date

August 17