DEDICATE YOUR SUMMER AS A MISSIONARY TO FAMILIES
Volunteer your time and talents this summer as an Alumni Corps missionary.
For young adults ages 18 – 24.
Spend an unforgettable summer at Catholic Familyland®
Deepen your relationship with Jesus through daily prayer and learning about the Faith.
Build up the Church through missionary service to families.
Receive formation in leadership skills, relational ministry, and practical life skills.
As an Alumni Corps missionary, you’ll get to do all of this (and more), while helping us to share God’s love with families through our Catholic Familyland® events. It will be summer you’ll never forget.
There’s a Scholarship
FOR ALUMNI CORPS MISSIONARIES
A $5,000 scholarship is available for eligible Alumni Corps missionaries who successfully complete their summer of service at Catholic Familyland®. Scholarships can be used for tuition and school-related expenses.
Apostolic Service
Alumni Corps missionaries build up the Church through:
Event prep
Relational ministry
Youth and young adult ministry
Prayer ministry
Cleaning
Gardening
Cooking
Children’s ministry
FIVE PILLARS OF THE ALUMNI CORPS PROGRAM
SEVEN QUALITIES OF A MISSIONARY
Servanthood
A servant is humble, like Christ, and ready to serve the needs of others.
Teachability
A teachable person values authority, is open to new thoughts and ideas, and sees the influence that other people and experiences have on personal growth.
Professionalism
A professional communicates in an effective and timely manner, dresses appropriately for the task at hand, is punctual and productive, and is conscious of how they treat others.
Team Player
A team player is willing to work with others to get things done. A team player is flexible and willing to compromise, but above all, sees the gifts that others bring to a project.
Leadership
A leader is not focused on self-advancement, but rather on the good of all. A leader is humble, self-motivated, encouraging, sacrificial, and attentive to the little things.
Dependability
A dependable person is hardworking, trustworthy, obedient, selfless, and unafraid of failure. A dependable person is committed to the common mission and responsible in completing their tasks.
Zeal for Souls
A Christian who is zealous for souls possesses a burning desire to share the love of Christ with others.
CATHOLIC FAMILYLAND®
Alumni Corps missionaries live and work at Catholic Familyland®—a place set apart for families and home of the Holy Family of Fatima Prayer Site.
~20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville
~45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
ALUMNI CORPS FAQs
How do I apply to be an Alumni Corps missionary?
Submit the Alumni Corps online application HERE.
It will take about an hour to fill out your application.
Besides your name and contact information, there are a variety of short answer questions on the application. You might want to take some time to think about these questions before answering.
You’ll want to have the following ready when you apply:
- Names and contact info for 3 references
- Recent headshot of yourself (head/shoulders)
What is the commitment time frame?
Mid-May through mid-August.
That’s about 3 months.
Exact start and end dates are found in the application.
What are the housing and meal arrangements while I’m at Catholic Familyland®?
Alumni Corps missionaries live, work, and minister at Catholic Familyland® —a place set apart for families in Bloomingdale, OH.
~20 minutes from Franciscan University of Steubenville
~45 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
We provide all of your living needs, including:
- Dorm-style room
- Food
- Some social outings
- Staff T-shirts and sweatshirts
- Personal needs
Dorm-style rooms mean that you can expect to share with at least one other Alumni Corps missionary of the same gender. Common bathroom with other missionaries who live in your hallway.
Common space for meals, movies, and social time.
What does a day as an Alumni Corps missionary look like?
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
Note: This is an example of a typical day of missionary formation. Your actual schedule will be different during AFC events.
- 7:00 a.m. Morning Prayer
- 8:15 a.m. Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
- 8:45 a.m. Breakfast
- 9:15 a.m. Work on assigned projects
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
- 1:00 p.m. Work on assigned projects
- 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet
- 3:15 p.m. Work on assigned projects
- 5:45 p.m. Community dinner
- 6:30 p.m. Community time and/or formation
TASK EXAMPLES
The tasks that you will be assigned as a missionary will vary depending on your skills and the AFC’s current needs. Tasks could include:
- Event prep
- Cleaning
- Gardening
- Relational ministry
- Facilities management
- Food service
- Trash pick-up
- Prayer ministry
- Data entry
- Children's ministry
- Traveling to a remote event
- And much more…!
Whatever your assignment might be, you can work knowing that you are helping to build up the kingdom of God on earth.
What is the dress code?
Alumni Corps are required to follow a dress code for functional purposes and to be good representatives of the AFC’s mission. Specific guidelines will be provided during the application process.
What should I pack?
Packing for your time as a missionary is like packing for a semester at college. A detailed list will be provided during the application process to help you make sure that you don’t forget anything.
Ready to Apply?
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Complete Application Form
Fill out complete questionnaire and submit it for our team to review.
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Wait for Response
Our team will contact you once your application has been reviewed.
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Have An Unforgettable Summer
Serving God and families