What are the responsibilities and job description for the Totus Tuus Missionary position at Archdiocese of St. Louis?
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
As laypersons we seek to fulfill the goals of the Archdiocese of St. Louis to under the leadership and vision of the Archbishop of St. Louis. We strengthen youth ministry by equipping parish leaders with essential tools, training, formation, and events in order that all young people hear the Gospel message and be empowered to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our parishes and in our world.
Totus Tuus teachers commit to traveling in a four-person team and teaching in parishes for seven weeks. Teaching for the summer also includes two additional weeks of training, which begin in May, and one week of break during the week of the July 4th holiday. The program will conclude in July with an end of year debrief.
Job Responsibilities
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Pray daily and frequent the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist
As a Totus Tuus Teacher, each day you will pray the Liturgy of the Hours in the morning, evening and night, pray a daily Rosary and Chaplet of Divine Mercy, attend Daily Mass and weekly Adoration. -
Sacrifice for others
By being “Totus Tuus” you will need to put the needs of others before your own, particularly those of the youth that you will encounter this summer. Missionaries follow the direction of their team lead and OYM. - Be a visible witness of the Catholic faith
All those you encounter will look to you as a witness of the Catholic Faith. This means conducting yourself in thought, word, and deed in accord with the Church’s teachings. - Time of Employment – May - July
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
