Lay Mission-Helpers Association
Goal of Program
We are Lay Mission-Helpers, called by baptism to live our Catholic faith, to share our gifts and to learn from others, as we walk with those who are marginalized in our world.
Type of Placement
Accounting | Business & Administration | Building Trades & Construction | Computer Programming & Data Entry | Education | Fund Raising, Grant Writing & Development | Health Care | Maintenance, Mechanic & Repair | Social Work | Therapist (Physical, Speech, etc) | Youth Ministry
Service Area
Our lay missioners work in Ghana, Uganda, and Peru with potential new sites in Papua New Guinea and Uganda.
Service Length
Three years, renewable.
Requirements
Practicing Catholic, single, married, ages 22 to 62 years (upper age negotiable), U.S. citizen. Physical and psychological testing. College education and certification required for most positions. Work experience.
Financial Arrangements
Room and Board | Stipend | Medical Insurance | Transportation | Loan Deferment/Forbearance
Living Arrangements
Living arrangements vary. Some live alone. Some live with other members, other religious or expatriates. Couples and families have private housing options. We strive to send new lay missioners in groups of two or more to an already existing LMH community.
Training
Four-month preparation which includes theology, scripture, spirituality, cross cultural issues, adult development, and other workshops. Candidates live in a community house in Los Angeles during the training. Language studies provided overseas.
Application Deadline
Any time. To be considered for the August Formation Program, appls. must be rec'd by April 1st.
Address
6102 S. Victoria Avenue
Los Angeles CA, 90043
Phone: 213 368-1873
Website
http://www.laymissionhelpers.org
Primary Contact
Janice
Affiliations
Roman Catholic
Secondary Contacts
Janice England Janice England