Campus Ministry is accepting applications from members of the Class of 2010 for:

• Eucharistic Minister
• Emmaus Leader
• Big Brother

(Please note that Kairos Leaders for the first retreat of the year – November 2009 – are appointed by the Director of Campus Ministry; students are invited to apply to lead later Kairos retreats after having attended their own as a retreatant during senior year.)

Saint Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits, called his colleagues “companions.” The importance of this companionship cannot be overstated. These priests realized that to be men for others, they needed to be men with others. Ignatius and the companions were resources for each other as they sought the presence of Jesus and brought his Gospel message to others.

Much in the same way, the Campus Ministry Team has an obligation to serve Prep students as companions – to accompany them on retreat, lead them through the school year, minister to them at Mass, and bring an experience of God to the corner of Grand and Warren.

EXPECTATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SELECTION:

To be selected for the Campus Ministry Team, ALL APPLICANTS MUST:

• Attend the Campus Ministry Team retreat, from July 8 - 10 AND attend one of four Kairos retreats next year (scheduled for November 2009 and January, February, and April 2010)
• Be a practicing member of your faith tradition who is able to speak candidly about your relationship with God

  Additionally, all Big Brothers must:

  • Plan on attending the IgNite retreat (from 3 p.m. on Sept. 11 until 4 p.m. on Sept. 12). This is an absolute necessity.
  • Attend any other Big Brother/Freshman programming throughout the year.

  Additionally, students selected as Emmaus Leaders must:

  • Have made an Emmaus retreat during junior year
  • Lead the Emmaus you are scheduled for
  • Attend at least three of six Emmaus homecomings next year
  • Support the Emmaus program through preparing “materials,” packing supplies, setting-up the Chapel for homecoming, etc.

  Additionally, students selected as Eucharistic Minister must:

  • Be a baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic who regularly participates in the sacramental life of the church, especially through Sunday Mass

  It is expected that all members of the Campus Ministry Team will:

  • Provide leadership to all students
  • Behave in a courageous, humble, and positive way – both in and out of Prep
  • Make Campus Ministry programming a priority
  • Regularly check their Saint Peter’s Prep e-mail account
  • Maintain good academic and discipline standing throughout senior year

  What is the application process?

  •  Interested seniors should fill out the online application form, found by clicking here.
  • (Please note that the application includes several reflection questions; you may find it best to write your responses in Microsoft Word or similar program and then copy-and-paste your answer into the application. This will ensure proper spelling, grammar, etc.)
  • After submitting your application, you MUST schedule an interview to meet with Mr. Heffernan. A calendar of available meetings is posted INSIDE his office. Applicants who do not have an in-person interview will not be considered.
  • All applications are due to be submitted by Friday, May 8, at 3 p.m. You must also have signed up for an interview at this time
  • Decisions will be announced on Friday, May 21.
  • Please know that 98 students applied for 50 spots last year. Therfore, you are asked to put sincere thought, reflection, and prayer into your application before applying. 

  Are there any costs involved?

  • Yes. Campus Ministry Team participants need to pay for their July 2009 Team Retreat, which costs $125, as well as their Kairos retreat (cost TBD). Financial aid is available for all Campus Ministry programming. Do not let cost prohibit you from being involved in the spiritual life of the school. Please see Mr. Heffernan with any questions or concerns.