Apply to become a Mission Youth philly APOSTLE 2022-2023

In the Bible we hear that Jesus went into the unattractive, chaotic, dirty areas of town in order to be with the tax collectors, sinners, prostitutes, broken-hearted, and the poor.

He calls us to do the same! Do you want to learn to love like Christ?

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All applicants are required to complete their volunteer clearances to be accepted. You will learn more about it in your interview. So click below to get acquainted!

Volunteer Clearances

What to expect

Spiritual Life

Daily morning offering/meditation, Mass, Holy Hour, Rosary, night prayers
Monthly Retreat
Annual Silent Spiritual Exercises Retreat

Formation

Daily community responsibilities: cooking, cleaning, groceries, car maintenance
Weekly team mentoring with team supervisor
Monthly RC young men and women formation night

Team Life

Lead weekly Encounter with Christ Bible study
Attend outings/hikes with young men & women with Philly Frassati and others
Team-building activities on Sundays

Accompaniment

Accountability in fundraising starting in June
Weekly mentoring/accountability meeting (formation director)
Monthly Spiritual direction (with a SD of your choice)

Apostolate

Weekdays
Monday: formation mornings, Mission Partner afternoon
Tues, Thur: Serve at various organizations in Kensington
Tues Night: lead bible study
Wednesdays: Rest
Friday: Mission Prep Day
Saturday: Mercy Mission Day
Sunday: Pulpit Talks/Community Day
Monthly
Support Regnum Christi Philadelphia community and events
As Needed
Travel to other cities to help train and lead Mission Youth in evangelization
Travel as staff with groups that need leaders to missions abroad
Staff Mission Youth table/booth at SEEK convention

Frequently Asked Questions

When does service year begin and end? Starting in June you will begin fundraising alongside the Apostle team with a 2-day bootcamp June 4-5 or 8-9. There will be summer formation/training July 15- Aug 7 followed by more time for fundraising. Community life in Philly will begin September 1, 2022 and go until June 2023.
Are my expenses paid for or do I get a paycheck? From the money you have fundraised, you will receive bi-weekly paychecks to cover living costs, mission expenses, and any personal needs. As you walk in the footsteps of the Apostles, you are expected to live simply and be good stewards of the money given to you to live out your mission.
How much does it cost to join the program? The minimum amount of money raised by Sept 1 is $9,600 and you are expected to raise more during the year as an apostle (through fundraising events and parish talks).
Where will we live? In a community in Folsom, PA. Young men and women live separately.
Will we have breaks during the year? Yes! You will have one week off for Thanksgiving, two weeks for Christmas, and one week for Easter. Exceptions can be made for certain family obligations.
How old do I have to be to apply? You must be 18 years or older by Sept 1 2022