An intensive lay missionary training and formation program will be offered annually for those who successfully pass the application and screening process. This program aims to provide a solid foundation and understanding of our faith, missionary work, living in a foreign environment, important life skills, and region-specific issues, while continuing the discernment process.
Duration: 8-week summer program beginning in late June
* a shortened intensive 2-week course is offered for the Spring Mission Experience in late January
Courses will be taught by both lay and religious at an academic level equivalent to the intellectual rigor and workload of a graduate studies program.
The program features approximately 250 hours of class time, plus Mass, prayer, praise & worship, fellowship, and community service activities.
The program will be hosted by the Western Dominican Province of the Most Holy Name of Jesus and the Dominican Sisters of Mission San Jose.
Formation Program for Community Members
To apply for the formation program only, please fill out the form here. Consideration will be given to those applicants who we feel will best suit the formative needs of our prospective lay missionaries.
Completed applications for the upcoming formation program must be received by May 15th for preferred consideration. The final deadline is May 30th.
NOTE: Those wishing to serve with us as lay missionaries in Asia must apply by the regular deadline of April 20th (Dec. 3rd for the Spring Mission Experience). To apply to serve with us as a lay missionary, please click here. |