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Student Ministry Staff Application 2010

Application Dates:

January 29, Friday House/RM Applications Due in Campus Ministry by 10:00pm

Student Minister Position Descriptions

House: The House is a community of student ministers, whose prime responsibility is to assist the campus ministers in ministering to Catholic University students, particularly those who live in their residence halls. House members foster a community among themselves through their sharing in meals, in prayer, in work, and in social activities. Their communal life is planned together, as is their ministry to the students on campus. House members are responsible for a minimum of 13 hours of weekly service; however, their ministry often demands more time of them. Their responsibilities are as follows: Ministry Responsibilities: Weekly meeting with Campus Ministry Staff, weekly supervision meeting, residence hall ministry in their area of responsibility, lead weekly Renew groups, advertise campus ministry and house events, organizing Friday Nights and other ministry events.

Resident Minister: Resident Ministers live in the residence halls among the general population of the university campus and are responsible to minister to the students in the area in their assigned area of campus. Although not living together, the resident ministers foster a community among themselves through their sharing in meals, in prayer, in work, and in social activities. Their communal life is planned together, as is their ministry to the students on campus. Resident Ministers are responsible for a minimum of 13 hours of weekly service; however, their ministry often demands more time of them. Their responsibilities are as follows: Ministry Responsibilities: Weekly meeting with Campus Ministry Staff, weekly supervision meeting, residence hall ministry in their area of responsibility, lead weekly Renew groups, advertise resident ministry events, organize Cellar Nights, CUA on TAP, and other ministry events.

Application Check List:

Information Sheet

Application

Self-Reference Form

3 Reference Forms (Use attached reference forms) ** All application materials are due to the CM Office by January 29, Friday - 10:00pm** The Catholic University of America Office of Campus Ministry Student Ministry Staff Application Information Sheet

(Please circle the position for which you are applying.)

House Resident Minister Both

Name: Date:

Present Academic Class:

Major:

Local Address: Cell phone #:

E-mail:

Home address (if different from above):

Home phone #:

Expected course load hours next semester:

Will you be employed? If yes, how many work hours weekly?

References You must have one spiritual, one professional, and one peer reference. Please use the reference forms that are a part of the Student Minister Staff Application. Have your reference faxed or mailed to the Campus Ministry Office by Friday, January 29, 2010. Fax # (202) 319-4431.

Spiritual Reference: Phone #: Professional Reference: Phone #: Peer Reference: Phone #: The Catholic University of America Student Minister Application Application

Please respond to the questions below typed on a separate sheet of paper. Please answer the questions succinctly.

1. Please list and explain any previous ministry and/or volunteer experience you have done.

2. How does your relationship with God affect your life? How has your Catholic faith influenced your values and choices? What is the role of personal and communal prayer in your life?

3. Why do you want to be a Student Staff Minister?

4. Only applicants for the House (or those applying for both positions) should answer the following questions: a. What strengths and weakness do you think you would bring to Catholic community living?

b. What challenges do you foresee in ministering primarily to incoming freshman?

c. What qualities/gifts do you have that would help you in this ministry?

5. Only applicants for Resident Ministry (or those applying for both positions) should answer the following questions: a. What is your concept of resident ministry?

b. What challenges do you foresee in your role as a resident minister?

c. What qualities/gifts do you have that would help you in this ministry?

6. What else would you like us to know about you as a potential Student Staff Minister? The Catholic University of America Student Minister Application Self- Reference Form t e e k e e n g g a g g e e a a d a l l r r r

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E e e l w v b o o l a b e n A B Check the box that you feel U best describes you. Comments Sense of humor Maturity Emotional stability Gets along with others Common sense Dependability Tact Initiative Flexibility Creativity Ability to express feelings Ability to work alone Ability to work with others Effective use of time Ability to accept direction in work Knows own limits/ Cares for own needs Seeks integration of faith in own life

List three adjectives that best describe you:

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Overall, how would you rate yourself as an applicant?

Exceptional, rare find Very good, no reservations at all Good, better than many

Recommend, no strong feelings Might be okay, some reservations Weak, should be discouraged

Signature: The Catholic University of America Student Minister Application Reference Form (Spiritual)

Applicant’s Name ______

Name of Reference (please print) ______

To the applicant-Please check one of the following statements: I waive my right of access to this reference form.

I do not waive my right of access to this reference form.

Signature of Applicant ______

To the reference— The applicant named above has chosen you to let us know more about him/her as we consider him/her for the House or Resident Minister position. The House Ministers live in community while the Resident Ministers live in the residence halls among the students. The Student Ministers are involved in-group programming (Renew groups and fellowship activities) and fostering individual outreach to the CUA community. The main purpose of student ministry is to promote the spiritual well-being of the students of CUA. Please type on a separate sheet of paper. Fax or mail the reference forms to the Campus Ministry Office by January 29th. Please keep a copy of this completed form for your records in case the reference is lost in the mail. Thank you for your comments.

The Catholic University of America Office of Campus Ministry Attn: Reference Forms Washington DC, 20064 Fax #: (202) 319-4431 Due: Jan. 29, 2010

1. How long have you known the applicant? In what capacity?

2. Describe how the applicant has demonstrated a concern for others. Is this concern for others connected with the applicant’s faith journey? Explain.

3. Please give examples of how the applicant has demonstrated a faith commitment (e.g.; participation in group worship, faith sharing, prayer leadership, relations with other persons, volunteer service).

4. What else would you like us to know about the applicant as a potential student minister?

Please complete the survey on the next page.

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List three adjectives that best describe the applicant:

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Overall, how would you rate the applicant?

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Address ______Phone ______

City/ State/ Zip ______

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2. Please describe your experience of the applicant’s ability to work and relate to others.

3. Describe an experience with the applicant that stands out in your mind.

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2. How has the applicant positively influenced you?

3. How does this applicant work with others who do not share the same opinions or values?

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