The Young Disciples Apostolate

…And how could they know if they have not heard. And how could they hear unless someone told them. (Romans 10:14)

The Apostolate

The Young Disciples are an apostolate of Catholic young adults that travel from town to town to evangelize and catechize in rural communities and reservations.
 

Mission

Through their witness marked by the joy and hope of faith, the Young Disciples Teams seek to challenge youth to love Jesus Christ and to embrace the life of His Church – their mission is evangelization and catechesis.

Summer Camps

For 10 weeks in the summer, the Young Disciples Teams conduct weeklong day camps for grades K-6 and evening teen missions for rural parishes and reservations. Parishes may also ask teams to conduct family activities and participate in other community affairs. Daily Mass and Reconciliation are a part of every camp. The teams also proclaim the Gospel through small groups, prayer, music, drama, games and crafts. Participants are given the opportunity to “yes” to Jesus in their daily lives
 

Team Members & Success

Established in summer 2001, young adults have come from 27 different states (including CA, CT, IA, ID, IL, LA, KT,MA,MI, MN, MO, MD, MS, MT, NC, ND, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SD, SC, TX, WI, WY) and the countries of Mexico and Slovakia. They have conducted over a hundred day camps and a similar number of teen missions and adults nights, reaching thousands of people with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Team members often continue their apostolic work by being catechists, campus ministers, youth ministers, DRE’s and parents. Some also pursue religious vocations or the priesthood.


How to be a Team Member

Similar to other Catholic internships, we need people who love Jesus and His Church, AND are at least 18 years old. Applicants should desire to witness to elementary age students (although there will be some family, adult, and teen ministry) and be available for 10 WEEKS NEXT SUMMER, May 15-July 29, 2007. Team members will be on break from 9 p.m. June 27 to 3 p.m. July 4. You may send us an email to request an application. The deadline for applicants is April 10, 2008. Be sure to include your name, address, and telephone number in your email so that we can get back to you right away!


Request Young Disciples

To invite Young Disciples to your parish, send an email to youngdisciples@fargodiocese.org. Or call 701-356-7900 and ask for Mary Hanbury or Stella. Be sure to include your name, the name of your parish, and your telephone number.
 

STORIES FROM PAST TEAM MEMBERS

Common Questions & Answers

For other ways to get involved and be a leader in your faith, check out our young adult page.

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