2026 TT Missionary Application

2026 Totus Tuus Missionary Application

We ask that you read through the entire application and answer all questions honestly so that we can become acquainted with you.
Name*

First NameLast Name
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email*
example@example.com
Current Parish*
Current (Arch)Diocese
Please check any (Arch)Diocese to which you have already applied or intend to apply for the upcoming year program. To select more than one, hold down the control key.*
To select more than one, hold the control key down.

Education

	School Name	Location: City & State	Year Attended	Graduation Date (mm/yy)	Degree/Certificate & Field of Study
High School
College
Graduate School
Seminary

Employment History: Please document the last two paid positions of employment.

Volunteer History: Please document your last two volunteer positions you held

Parish Involvement
Please check all that apply: I have....

taught or assisted in a religious education program at a parish.assisted in a youth ministry program after graduating high schoolserved as a lector, Eucharistic Minister, altar server, and/or choir member at a parish.served in a parish in other capacities.
Please elaborate on each of the items that you checked for parish involvement.
Catholic Formation

	Type your answer to each question
1. I am baptized (Yes/No)
2. I was confirmed in the Catholic Church at age.
3. I meet the obligation of attending Sunday Mass or Holy Days of Obligation. (Yes/No)
4. I joined the Catholic Church at age?
5. I attended Catholic school(s) in the following grades
6. I attended a Catholic college/university (Yes/No Also indicate the number of years)
7. I attended religious education classes at my parish in grades?
8. As a teenager, I attended youth ministry programs. (Yes/No and years)
9. I attended Totus Tuus in grades?
10. I try to serve my parish and community on a regular basis. (Yes/No, describe)

In your own words, please share your experience in learning about your faith either through the parish religious formation program or Catholic school.

Retreat and Teaching Experience

	Yes/No	Grade	Name of Retreat	Teaching Experience
I have attended retreats
I have helped conduct retreats
I have led or assisted in teaching religious education
I have led or assisted in teaching Bible School

Music & Language

Please fill in the areas that apply.
What instrument do you play? . # of year? Skill level?
Additional Instruments?
Please describe any experience you have had in playing for liturgy and/or youth ministry events.
Are you fluent in a language other than English? If so, which language(s)?
For each of the following items please rate your experience between 1 and 5, with 5 being the most experience. If you have no experience with a particular item, indicate this with an “N”.

	Rate 1-5
Praying with others
Talk with participants of all ages
Share personal faith story
Teach Religious Education
Plan a prayer service and liturgy
Lead small group discussions
Care for / relate to young children
Care for/ relate with middle school students
Care for/ relate with high school students
Develop and act out skits
Speak in front of or entertain a large group

Short Essay

Please answer or complete the following questions.
How did you first hear about Totus Tuus?
I am applying to Totus Tuus at this time in my life because....
Other than church related activities, what are your interest and hobbies?
Describe the role of your family in the development of your Catholic faith including prayer habits, Mass, etc.
What do you value about being Catholic?

Regarding relationships: When my feelings are hurt I tend to…
Do you consider yourself a leader? Would you like to be a leader? Explain.
How would you define good leadership? Please give examples.
How do you normally react to criticism, especially from a peer?
How do you handle conflict? Be sure to mention what role (mediator, aggressor, etc.) you usually take.

Using this scale, please rate yourself in the following personal characteristics:

1--Almost always 2--Frequently 3--Sometimes 4--Rarely 5--Never

From the above list please elaborate on two strengths and two areas of needed improvement.
Have you ever considered what state in life God may be calling you, whether it be marriage, priesthood, religious life, or single? Explain your process of discernment.
How would you describe where you are in your faith journey? How did you get to this point?
Describe your current life of prayer.
Are there any teachings of the Catholic Church that you find difficult? Explain.
Explain what you hope to gain from serving as a Totus Tuus Missionary, and what the mission will gain having you serve. Simply, why should we hire you?
Reference Form

Please provide the name and email of your parish priest as a reference and also an additional person that is not related as a second reference
Reference 1 Parish Priest

First NameLast Name
Parish NameCity/Town/Village
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
Reference 2

First NameLast Name
Relationship
Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Email
example@example.com
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2026 Totus Tuus Missionary Application