ARE YOU CALLED TO SERVE AS A LAY MISSIONARY IN CANADA?
Kateri’s Companions in Ministry invites you …
If you believe you might have a vocation to be a lay missionary among First Nations people, we invite you to spend some time with us to discern this call. Please get in touch and let us know what you are looking for.
MISSION STATEMENT
Kateri’s Companions in Ministry is a lay mission association of women and men who discern a call to service among First Nations people in Canada.
OUR WAY OF LIFE INCLUDES
- An apostolic spirituality within the Roman Catholic Church, expressed in a variety of ministry and support services, showing forth the gospel by practical persevering love
- Following the leading of God’s Spirit as discerned in community
- Celibate living (for single members with permanent commitment, or for associates who are single)
- We express our mission of hope and healing in culturally appropriate, holistic pastoral care.
- We accompany individuals, families and communities on their journeys of healing and spiritual growth.
- We focus on those least served by church and society.
- We minister in teams whenever possible.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Practising member of the Roman Catholic Church
- At least 24 years of age
- Free from family obligations
- Free from financial obligations
- Commitment to hearing and living the Word of God
- Maturity, common sense, a sense of humour, patience, flexibility, willingness to learn
- Ability to take initiative, accept responsibility, work as part of a team
- Familiarity with First Nations communities and/or willingness to learn
- Aboriginal ancestry an asset
- Willingness to adapt to cross-cultural living and ministry
Talents and experience in any area of life and work can be put at the service of mission!
TIME FRAME AND RELATED DATES
- Negotiable
- Ongoing “intake”
FORMATION
- Training for mission takes place primarily by working alongside an experienced missionary.
- In house and online studies expected to be part of formation
- Each person’s formation plan is developed on the basis of his/her unique background and situation.
FINANCES AND REMUNERATION
- We can provide room and board and a small stipend.
- Basic health benefits are provided by the provincial government.
PLACEMENT
- Residence in Prince Albert SK during formation
- Ministry on an apprenticeship basis, in Prince Albert and/or surrounding small communities of Cree or Métis people, during formation
- Residence and ministry, in teams of two, in small northern First Nations communities, when formation is completed.
