Missionary Application — Discipleship Catalyst Ministries

This application is an act of discernment — take your time with it. Short, honest answers serve you better than polished ones. After you submit, we'll email you instructions for the required attachments: a spiritual autobiography (2–3 pages), your resume, a one-minute video introduction, an APEST self-assessment, and a background check authorization.

Section 1 — Personal Information

Full Name *

Preferred Name

Date of Birth *

Email *

Phone *

Current Address *

Are you a practicing Catholic in full communion with the Church? *

Yes No

Baptized?

Yes No

Confirmed?

Yes No

Date of Confirmation (if applicable)

Parish where you currently worship *

Section 2 — Missionary Calling & Discernment

1. Describe the moment or season in which you first encountered Jesus Christ as a living person. *

DCM's model is built on encounter → discipleship → mission. We want to understand your story of encounter.

2. Why do you believe God may be calling you to missionary service at this moment in your life? *

Reflect on discernment, prayer, and any spiritual direction you've received.

3. What attracts you specifically to the DCM missionary model? *

Consider the 50/30/20 structure, parish-based residency, leader formation, accompaniment, and sustainability.

4. How do you understand "accompaniment" as a pastoral practice? *

DCM's formation is rooted in the theology of accompaniment. Show your understanding of relational ministry.

Section 3 — Ministry Experience & Competencies

1. Describe any previous experience in youth ministry, campus ministry, parish service, or evangelization. *

Include roles, responsibilities, and outcomes.

2. Describe a time you walked with someone spiritually over an extended period.

What did you learn about patience, presence, and the work of the Holy Spirit?

3. What strengths would you bring to a parish missionary residency? *

Examples: leadership, communication, small-group facilitation, hospitality, administration, prayer leadership, teaching.

4. What areas of growth do you hope to develop through DCM's formation process?

Examples: conflict navigation, pastoral boundaries, evangelization skills, theological depth, team leadership.

Section 4 — Alignment with DCM's Mission

1. DCM missionaries invest 50% of their time forming adult leaders. What excites you about forming others rather than being the primary program leader? *

2. DCM missionaries invest 20% of their time engaging parents and strengthening the domestic church. What is your experience working with adults or families?

3. DCM missionaries invest 30% of their time in direct youth ministry. What is your approach to relational ministry with teens?

4. DCM's model prioritizes sustainability over visibility. How do you feel about building something that may not be fully realized until after your residency ends?

Section 5 — Parish Life & Pastoral Collaboration

1. Describe your experience working under pastoral authority. How do you respond to direction, feedback, and collaboration with clergy? *

2. DCM missionaries serve inside real parishes with real constraints. Describe a time you adapted to a challenging ministry environment.

3. How do you maintain healthy boundaries, personal prayer rhythms, and emotional resilience in ministry?

Section 6 — Community Life & Personal Formation

1. Describe your current prayer life. *

Include sacraments, personal prayer, spiritual direction, and community practices.

2. DCM missionaries receive structured mentorship from nationally recognized leaders. How do you receive coaching, correction, and formation?

3. Describe your experience living or serving in intentional community. What have you learned about communication, conflict, and shared mission?

Section 7 — Professional Background

Education *

Schools attended, degrees earned, relevant coursework.

Work Experience *

List roles, employers, dates, and responsibilities.

Special Skills Other skills

Section 8 — Safeguarding & Conduct

1. Have you ever been accused of or investigated for misconduct involving minors or vulnerable adults? *

Yes No

If yes, please explain:

2. Are you willing to comply with all Safe Environment requirements, digital conduct standards, and mandated reporter training? *

Yes No

Section 9 — References

Please provide three references.

Pastoral Reference (priest, deacon, or ministry leader)

Name *

Relationship *

Email *

Phone

Character Reference

Name *

Relationship *

Email *

Phone

Peer or Supervisor Reference

Name *

Relationship *

Email *

Phone

Section 10 — Final Discernment Statement

In 300–500 words, explain why you believe you are called to serve as a missionary with Discipleship Catalyst Ministries. *

Reflect on your encounter with Christ, your desire to form leaders, and your readiness for two years of parish-rooted mission.

Required attachments — spiritual autobiography (2–3 pages), resume, one-minute video introduction, APEST self-assessment, and background check authorization — will be requested by email after you submit this application.