applications for summer 2019 are now open!

The Dumb Ox Summer Missionary Program is dedicated to forming young adults as missionaries dedicated to fulfilling St. John Paul II’s vision to build “mini civilizations of love” in their communities. Through formation in missionary spirituality, St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, and hands-on experience of day-to-day aspects of non-profit ministry, our missionaries will be equipped to return to their schools, families, and parish communities to give away what they have received.

the summer missionary experience will involve:

• Creative Evangelization
• Relational Ministry
• Community Life
• Missionary Spirituality

• Public Speaking & Communications
• Marketing & Development
• Program & Retreat Direction
• Administrative Duties

requirements:

• 18-30 years of age
• Must have attended an ECHO experience in the past
• Must have current passport or be able to acquire one prior to beginning the summer. 
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Commitment Dates: May 27th - August 2nd
• Prayerful, dependable, dedicated, and professional
• Willingness to serve in a missionary environment that requires flexibility, patience, and personal initiative
• Must be able to fundraise required goal for the summer with support of Dumb Ox staff

• Willingness to be teachable, as well as bring his or her own gifts and experience to the table. 
• Communication in verbal and written forms, and a willingness to grow in these areas. 
• Applicants must be practicing Catholics in good standing with the Catholic Church and should be Safe Environment certified by the start date of their experience. 
• Must be able to provide your own laptop computer. 
• Willingness to live in community (in separate men's and women's residences)

Benefits:

• In-depth formation in identity, prayer, discernment, community life, and missionary spirituality that will help missionaries continue to grow after their summer experience. 
• Participation in a leading national TOB evangelization effort: ECHO.
• Networking experiences with some of the leading catechists and evangelists of the Theology of the Body. 
• Hands-on experience engaging locally and nationally with teens and young adults.
• Ground-level experience in a small, non-profit organization, gaining behind-the-scenes experiential lessons in teamwork, scheduling, communications, creative evangelization, communal discernment, communal prayer, stewardship, leadership, and more!
• A monthly stipend to assist with gas, food, and miscellaneous expenses. 
• References and ongoing support from Dumb Ox Ministries staff as missionaries go forth to create mini-civilizations of love wherever they are called.

more helpful info:

• Fundraising can seem daunting, but we are here to help and will provide support before and during the summer to reach goals!
• Housing will be provided in a safe and communal environment that supports the goals of the missionary program. Missionaries are expected to live in community throughout the summer, except for designated off days and off weekends. 
• In addition to serving throughout the summer, this experience will include serving at all three ECHO experiences this summer: ECHO Chicago, ECHO England, and ECHO Louisiana. 
• Travel to and from these ECHO experiences will be arranged by Dumb Ox Ministries staff. 
• We have designed this experience to allow for other limited part-time work if necessary. The details of this should be discussed with the Director of Mission & Outreach prior to any commitment. 

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