Mission Project Application

Full name:

Current mailing address:

Telephone number:

Email:

What has been your participation with CCO in missions, conferences, faith studies etc.

Date of Birth

School Name:

Are you currently attending school? If yes, which?

For which mission are you applying?

Do you speak any other languages? If yes which?

1. Describe yourself: what you are presently doing (working, university student, what are you studying at school, etc.), your hobbies and interests.

2. Why do you want to be a part of this mission? Please include specific goals and objectives.

3. Describe your faith journey and who Jesus is in your life. Would you say that you know Jesus in a personal way? Describe your spiritual life, including when and how you pray, the sacraments, and what spiritual resources you may be using.

4. Have you ever lived in community? How was it? What would you change? What would you keep the same?

5. How do you feel about the teachings of the Catholic Church, and the Pope? Is there anything you would change?

6. Can you give an example of how you have sacrificed for a work-team or group? Have you been ever be in a situation where you needed to place the teams needs before your own?

7. Are you willing to participate in group prayer, worship times, scripture study, and personal daily prayer times? Please comment.

8. Describe in your own words what ?evangelization? means. Comment on how you go about sharing your faith with others.

9. Are you willing to participate in the following types of evangelization: one-on-one, street evangelization, large group presentations (skits / clowning / singing), giving your personal testimony, speaking in public. Is there any that you would not be willing to do/try?

10. Describe any leadership experiences you have both within CCO and out (i.e. leading small groups, organizations, etc.). Describe any music, drama, or speaking skills and experiences you have.

11. What I am like as a person: (place yourself on the continuum below by circling the number you are closest to for each of the areas listed.)

Follower (1) or Leader (5)

Task Orientated (1) or Relationally Orientated (5)

Detailed Orientated (1) or Conceptually Orientated (5)

Independent worker (1) or Team Player (5)

12. Dating relationships are a blessing from God and provide us with many opportunities for personal growth, they are also affected by and affect those around us. To help us to better serve you when you come on mission we would like to know if you are currently in a dating relationship? If yes, is your partner applying for mission as well?

13. List 2 people to fill out a reference form for you, where possible they should have known you for at least one year. One reference must be either a CCO staff member or spiritual mentor (ie. pastor or spiritual director), the second may be a friend, bible study leader, employer etc. [PLEASE NOTE: You will require each individual to fill out our reference form here.]

Name:

Relation to you :

Name:

Relation to you :

14. Are you willing to give up any social habits that might lessen your effectiveness and influence on the mission?

15. Have you ever used narcotics, hallucinogenic drugs or drugs not prescribed by a physician?

If yes, what kind and when?

16. Do you have any health concerns in which you are regularly taking prescription medication for? If yes, will this or any other health concern you may experience (i.e. tiredness, allergies, reactions to heat, etc.) cause you problems during the project?

On the mission, whether ministering or just socializing, you will be seen as a representative of Catholic Christian Outreach and a person in ministry. Your life will need to be a model for others; therefore, we need to be confident that you demonstrate consistent Christian character and have the highest moral standards. These questions are not intended to be intrusive but come from our experiences with previous missions and are designed to help us gain a full understanding of you and to ensure that this mission is a fit for you. The answers that you give are held strictly confidential. A past problem in any of the following areas does not necessarily disqualify you from this mission.

17. Do you have any health concerns that may cause you problems during the project (i.e. tiredness, allergies, reactions to heat, etc.)?

If yes, what?

18. Have you ever struggled with an addiction of any kind ie. pornography, alcohol?

If yes, please give particulars:

19. Do you frequently experience ...

Depression?

Moodiness?

Negative Attitude?

Suicidal thoughts?

20. Have you ever struggled with or been diagnosed with an eating disorder?

If yes, please give particulars:

21. Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offense?

Is there any reason that you would be uncomfortable with, or unable to work with children or youth?

Have you over the past 6 months been obedient to the churches teaching on chastity?

Are there any other comments that you would like to include in your application?