New Missionary Application

Thank you for applying to teach Totus Tuus 2025! This application is for applicants who have never taught Totus Tuus before in any diocese. If you have previously taught in any diocese, there is a different application.

We are excited that you're considering this life-changing summer opportunity. Each diocese does interviews and references a little differently. Please be aware that each arch/diocese may have a little different schedule and salary. Please prayerfully consider the questions below.

First Name *

Last Name *

Gender *

Male

Female

Current Mailing Address *

Country *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Cell Number *

Email Address *

Will you be at least 18 years old by May 28, 2025? *

Yes

Do you have the legal right to work in the United States? *

Yes

T-shirt Size

Sizes are adult unisex.

Polo Size

Please note: ladies' sizes are available.

Education

High School

High School attended *

City *

State *

High School Location *

Did you graduate?

College

Current or past College/Seminary attended

Country

City *

State *

College School Location

Did you graduate?

Anticipated graduation date

Month

Day

Year

Major/Area of Study

Employment

Please list your most recent paid position of employment

Country *

Company

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

ZIP code *

Employment Address *

Phone Number *

Supervisor *

Duties *

Parish Involvement

Parish where you grew up *

City *

State *

Parish Location *

Pastor at the Parish *

If you are out of high school have you participated in any bible studies, religious education classes, Christian fellowship groups, etc.?

Please check all that apply *

Taught or assisted in a religious education program at parish

Assisted in a youth ministry program in my post high school years

Served as a lector, extraordinary minister, alter server and/or choir member at a parish

Served the parish in other capacities

If checked "Served the parish in other capacities", please explain

Talents and Gifts

Please complete the areas that apply

What special talents or gifts do you have that will benefit the Totus Tuus Program? *

Would you be comfortable/capable of leading music for daily Mass and once a week Adoration? *

Do you understand/speak any other languages? *

Would you consider yourself fluent? (able to speak to parents, give directions, talk about your Faith, etc.)

Catholic Formation

Why are you Catholic? *

Talk about a faith experience you had while growing up that impacted your life. *

Is there any teaching of the Catholic Church with which you have difficulty?

Explain.

Describe the best leader you've ever worked with. *

This person could be a teacher, coach, supervisor, or peer.

Please rate your experience with the following. *

	None	Little	Some	Quite a bit	Extensive
Praying with others *	Praying with others - None	Praying with others - Little	Praying with others - Some	Praying with others - Quite a bit	Praying with others - Extensive
Small talk with retreatants *	Small talk with retreatants - None	Small talk with retreatants - Little	Small talk with retreatants - Some	Small talk with retreatants - Quite a bit	Small talk with retreatants - Extensive
Personal faith sharing *	Personal faith sharing - None	Personal faith sharing - Little	Personal faith sharing - Some	Personal faith sharing - Quite a bit	Personal faith sharing - Extensive
Plan prayer services *	Plan prayer services - None	Plan prayer services - Little	Plan prayer services - Some	Plan prayer services - Quite a bit	Plan prayer services - Extensive
Maintain order during retreats *	Maintain order during retreats - None	Maintain order during retreats - Little	Maintain order during retreats - Some	Maintain order during retreats - Quite a bit	Maintain order during retreats - Extensive
Develop and act out skits/dramas *	Develop and act out skits/dramas - None	Develop and act out skits/dramas - Little	Develop and act out skits/dramas - Some	Develop and act out skits/dramas - Quite a bit	Develop and act out skits/dramas - Extensive
Leading small group discussion *	Leading small group discussion - None	Leading small group discussion - Little	Leading small group discussion - Some	Leading small group discussion - Quite a bit	Leading small group discussion - Extensive
Teaching the faith *	Teaching the faith - None	Teaching the faith - Little	Teaching the faith - Some	Teaching the faith - Quite a bit	Teaching the faith - Extensive
Teaching young children ages 5-7 *	Teaching young children ages 5-7 - None	Teaching young children ages 5-7 - Little	Teaching young children ages 5-7 - Some	Teaching young children ages 5-7 - Quite a bit	Teaching young children ages 5-7 - Extensive
Teaching adolescents ages 8-13 *	Teaching adolescents ages 8-13 - None	Teaching adolescents ages 8-13 - Little	Teaching adolescents ages 8-13 - Some	Teaching adolescents ages 8-13 - Quite a bit	Teaching adolescents ages 8-13 - Extensive
Teaching/sharing with high school age students *	Teaching/sharing with high school age students - None	Teaching/sharing with high school age students - Little	Teaching/sharing with high school age students - Some	Teaching/sharing with high school age students - Quite a bit	Teaching/sharing with high school age students - Extensive

Please rate yourself with the following. *

	Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
Punctuality *	Punctuality - Always	Punctuality - Frequently	Punctuality - Sometimes	Punctuality - Rarely	Punctuality - Never
Dependability *	Dependability - Always	Dependability - Frequently	Dependability - Sometimes	Dependability - Rarely	Dependability - Never
Procrastination *	Procrastination - Always	Procrastination - Frequently	Procrastination - Sometimes	Procrastination - Rarely	Procrastination - Never
Joy/Happiness *	Joy/Happiness - Always	Joy/Happiness - Frequently	Joy/Happiness - Sometimes	Joy/Happiness - Rarely	Joy/Happiness - Never
Moodiness *	Moodiness - Always	Moodiness - Frequently	Moodiness - Sometimes	Moodiness - Rarely	Moodiness - Never
Fatigue *	Fatigue - Always	Fatigue - Frequently	Fatigue - Sometimes	Fatigue - Rarely	Fatigue - Never
Assertiveness *	Assertiveness - Always	Assertiveness - Frequently	Assertiveness - Sometimes	Assertiveness - Rarely	Assertiveness - Never
Fear *	Fear - Always	Fear - Frequently	Fear - Sometimes	Fear - Rarely	Fear - Never

Have you ever considered what vocation God is calling you to? *

(Marriage or religious life? A career path or ministry?) Share a bit of your current discernment.

Tell me about your greatest strength or skill. *

List one area that you are working to improve.

Do you have any special dietary needs or allergies? *

Safe Environment and/or VIRTUS Training

****Some arch/dioceses do not accept Safe Environment training from outside their diocese so you may be required to go through their training again

Are you Safe Environment and/or VIRTUS certified? *

Yes

If yes, date and location of training

References

Please provide two references, with one being from a former employer or volunteer supervisor. Other ideal references could be Parish Priest, Deacon, Religious Educator, etc. Family members should not fill out references for you. Please be sure to provide a current phone number for your references.

Reference #1

Name *

Relation to Applicant *

Phone number *

Email Address *

Reference #2

Name *

Relation to Applicant *

Phone number *

Email Address *

Acknowledgment

1. I understand that, for some positions, active membership in the Catholic Church is a bona fide occupational qualification for employment in the Catholic Church. For that reason, preference may be given to hiring practicing Catholics who are in good standing with the Catholic Church. For that reason, preference may also be given to persons whose moral convictions and behavior support the teaching of the Catholic Church.

2. I understand that consideration for employment is contingent upon the results of a reference and background check. I authorize the Catholic Diocese/Archdiocese(s) to which I apply to investigate all statements made on this application and to discuss the results of its investigation with those responsible for hiring.

3. I authorize the Diocese/Archdiocese(s) to which I apply to contact my former employers and any listed references or any other persons who can verify information about me, and I give my permission for all contacted persons and former employers to respond to questions pertaining to information on this application, as well as to questions about my character. Further, I release from liability all former employers or other contacted persons for providing information to the Diocese/Archdiocese(s) to which I apply.

4. I acknowledge that the information I have supplied is correct to the best of my knowledge and understand that any deliberate falsification, misrepresentations, or omissions of fact may be grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal if hired by the Diocese/Archdiocese(s) to which I apply.

By my digital signature, I attest I have read and agree to the above acknowledgment. *

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New Missionary Application

New Missionary Application

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