
Serve
Serve as a Missionary
Offer 9 Months of service to God and impact over 5,000 youth on dynamic retreats
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Receive specialized training & mentoring.
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Travel throughout Wisconsin.
“I will always be grateful for my 2 years of service with SPIRITUS."
Mike, Team 7 & 8

Inspire
Inspire youth to love Jesus
Share the teachings of Jesus &
Lead Youth to encounter Jesus:
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By inspiring witness talks
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Through small group
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Music, dramas & intercessory prayer
“The Holy Spirit used little
ol’ me to impact the lives of thousands of youth. That’s an incredible and amazing feeling!”
Elizabeth, Team 8

Pray
Pray like never before
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Daily Mass
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Liturgy of the Hours
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Eucharistic Adoration
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Praise & Worship
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Rosary & Marian devotions
“SPIRITUS was exactly what I needed to grow in my faith.”
Scott, Team 6

Be Formed
In faith and leadership
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Learn from bishops, priests, & lay leaders.
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Gain Public speaking skills
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1-on-1 coaching and mentoring
“On SPIRITUS I found my voice. This ministry has made my heart come alive and for that I am eternally grateful.”
Julie, Team 4 & 5

Be Loved
By your community
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Form Christ center friendships
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Live as sisters & brothers, fasting from dating
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Receive support from the greater Catholic community
" I only wish I found SPIRITUS sooner. The people here welcomed me in
like family right away."
Scott, Team 13

Discern
Your vocation
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Monthly Spiritual Direction
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Missionary retreat opportunities
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Encouragement for all vocations
"Where else can you inspire so many youth, live in a supportive community, discern your vocational calling and grow in relationship with the Lord through formation and prayer?"
Brother Zachery, Teams 7, 8 & 9
Typical Week
as a SPIRITUS
Missionary
Where We Serve
Beautiful Wisconsin!
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Home to the only Vatican approved Marian apparition in the U.S.
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15,000 lakes to explore
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Hike through 46 state parks
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Eat some squeaky cheese curds in America's Dairyland.
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Missionaries work out of Mount Tabor Center, Menasha
Wisconsin
Alumni Stats

100%
Success in finding
ministry job
after Internship
68%
Worked in Catholic Schools, Parishes and Apostolates
after SPIRITUS
22%
Pursued Priesthood or Religious life after SPIRITUS
31
States from which our missionaries have come

Benefits
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No fundraising
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Time off for holidays
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$3,000 completion stipend
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$175 monthly allowance
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Food and lodging provided (your own bedroom)
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Room for advancement after first year
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Friendships that last a lifetime
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A year of ADVENTURE!
Completing this application is part of the discernment process.
See if you are called.