TOTUS TUUS through Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary Attn: Christopher Considine, Coordinator 1300 South Steele Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Coordinator@TotusTuusDenver.org Please... TOTUS TUUS TEACHER APPLICATION 1. Read through the entire application before you begin. 2. Answer all the questions; type or print legibly. 3. Be honest we simply want to learn about you. 4. Return your completed application no later than February 15, 2015. (If issued to you after this date, please return within two weeks.) BASIC INFORMATION Are you 18, or will you be 18 by the upcoming summer? If not, when will you be 18? Name Current 2 nd Email Father/Guardian Mother/Guardian (if different) (Arch)diocese/Parish Applicant Information I can receive mail at above address until / / ; after that, use following address: Parent/Guardian Emergency Contact Information Page 1 of 13
EDUCATION School Name High School: Location: City & State Years Attended Graduation Date (mo/yr) Degree/Certificate (i.e. BS, BA, etc.); Field(s) of Study College: Graduate School: EMPLOYMENT HISTORY Please document your last two paid positions of employment, if any. Business Name Supervisor Duties Business Name Supervisor Duties VOLUNTEER HISTORY Please document the last two volunteer positions you have held, if any. Organization Name Supervisor Duties Organization Name Supervisor Duties Page 2 of 13
TOTUS TUUS PROGRAMS IN OTHER (ARCH)DIOCESES Have you applied to be a part of Totus Tuus in another (arch)diocese? (Yes / No) If yes, where? EXPERIENCE WITH CHILDREN and YOUNG ADULTS If accepted into this program, a significant part of your time will be spent working with, teaching, and serving as a role model for, grade school age children as well as middle and high school age young adults for extended periods of time. It is very important that you carefully reflect on whether you feel you have a calling for this type of activity, and that you honestly assess your aptitude and interest in being with these age groups. Have you cared for children under 14 but older than 5? (Yes / No) If yes, what ages and in what context (babysitting, tutoring, watching siblings, camp counselor, other): Do you have experience with high school age students (14-18)? (Yes / No) If yes, in what context (babysitting, tutoring, watching siblings, camp counselor, other): What evidences in your life can you point to that indicate an aptitude for working with and being around children and young adults? Page 3 of 13
Please describe your involvement with your parish. PARISH INVOLVEMENT CATHOLIC FORMATION Please check and fill in all that apply. (Note: Not every option is required.) I am baptized. I was confirmed in the Catholic Church at the age of. For the past 12 months I have met my obligation of attending Sunday liturgy and Holy Days of Obligation. I converted to Catholicism at the age of from the faith. I attended Catholic schools in grades. I attended a Catholic college/university for years. Other than in school, I attended religious education classes in grades. I attended youth ministry programs (e.g., CYO) in junior high or high school grades. I attended Totus Tuus in grades. I currently meet with a spiritual director. I agree with all of the teachings of the Church. Please answer the following questions in two or three sentences. Have you participated in any bible studies, religious education classes, Christian fellowship groups, etc? (Yes / No) If yes, please describe. Do you do any private study for your faith? Explain. What is your personal experience/feeling about the religious education you received? Page 4 of 13
MUSIC & LANGUAGE Please fill in the areas that apply. What instrument(s) do you play? # of years skill level: beginner, intermediate, advanced Please describe any experience you have had playing for liturgy and/or youth ministry events. Have you studied Spanish? # of years studied in high school # of semesters studied in college I consider my self: (Please select 1 option) Beginner level: I can understand some basic words in a conversation. Intermediate level: I can understand a good amount in a conversation but speaking is difficult. Conversationally proficient: I can understand a lot in a conversation and can speak with some pauses. Fluent: I can understand nearly everything in a conversation and have little trouble expressing myself. RETREAT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE Please check all that apply and fill in requested information. I have attended approximately retreats at the age(s) of. I have helped conduct retreats at the age(s) of. I attended bible school approximately years during grade(s). I have helped or assisted in teaching bible school. If you helped conduct a retreat or taught/assisted in bible school please provide details. Include the name(s) of the retreat or bible school, the grades, and your involvement and position. For each of the following, indicate your experience by selecting a number between 1 and 5, with 5 being the most experience. If you have no experience, indicate this with an N. Pray with others Small talk with retreatants Given personal faith sharing Plan prayer services and liturgies Maintain order during retreats Provide entertainment Lead small group discussions Develop and act out skits/dramas Teaching religious education (e.g. CCD) Teaching non-religious subjects Care for young children ages 5-7 Care for adolescent children Experience with high school age students Page 5 of 13
SHORT ESSAY Please answer or complete the following questions. 1. I am applying to serve with Totus Tuus at this time in my life because 2. What do you value about being Catholic? 3. Describe your family s role in the development of your Catholic faith including prayer habits, Mass, Religious Education, etc. 4. When working with a group of peers, what is the role that you choose to be in? Explain. 5. Totus Tuus Teams are comprised of 4 teachers. What do you see as the ideal group dynamic? 6. Please name and describe what you see as your biggest area of growth currently. Page 6 of 13
7. Using the scale below, please rate (1-5) yourself in the following: (We value self-knowledge, honesty and humility. This means disclosing both strengths and weaknesses.) Almost always 1 Frequently 2 Sometimes 3 Rarely 4 Never 5 determination procrastination loneliness dependability fault finding fatigue punctuality assertiveness fear opinionated happiness/joy self-confidence moodiness self-control friendliness From the above list please elaborate on two strengths and two areas of needed improvement. Strengths: Weaknesses: ESSAYS On separate paper, please answer the following questions in brief detail. 1. Explain your pilgrimage of faith within the Catholic Church. 2. How would you describe your current life of prayer to an elementary school child? To a high school adolescent? 3. What would be your perfect day? (This is very open ended and you can answer it however you choose.) Page 7 of 13
REFERENCES Please provide two references, one personal (not a relative) and one work/volunteer related. Those filling out the references are to use the pages at the end of the application and are to send in the reference form independent of your application. Name Relation to Applicant Email Personal Reference Name Relation to Applicant Place of Employment Email Work/Volunteer Reference 2015 Calendar Training and Teaching Commitments Date Activity Place May 28 (8am)-June 6 Teacher Training TBD June 6-12 Teaching In Parishes June 13-19 Teaching In Parishes June 20-26 Teaching In Parishes June 27-July 3 Teaching In Parishes July 3 (5pm) Break --- July 9 (Back by noon)-11 Mid-Summer Retreat TBD July 11-17 Teaching In Parishes July 18-24 Teaching In Parishes July 25-31 Teaching In Parishes July 31 (6pm)-August 2 (4pm) End-of-Summer Retreat TBD I acknowledge that if hired, I commit to the above calendar except in schedule conflicts which are unforeseen or which I present before April 1 st, 2015. Initial: Page 8 of 13
BACKGROUND CHECK & DRIVER INFORMATION Your acceptance as a Totus Tuus Teacher is conditional upon the satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Information gathered from this form and other forms included in the other application materials may be used for this purpose. Have you ever been convicted of any law violation (include any plea of guilty or no contest ; exclude minor traffic violations) (Yes / No) If yes, please indicate the type of conviction (a conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from acceptance into the program): Are you interested in being the designated Totus Tuus driver for yourself and three teammates? (Yes / No) Do you own your own car? (Yes / No) Do you have car insurance that meets the State of Colorado motor vehicle insurance requirements? (Yes / No) Do you have any driving restrictions? (Yes / No) If yes, please explain: Have you ever had your driver s license suspended or revoked in the last three years: (Yes / No ) If yes, please provide details: APPLICANT CERTIFICATION All of the information that I provided during the course of the application process is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that misrepresentations or omissions are grounds for rejection of my application or dismissal from Totus Tuus if discovered after the program begins. Applicant Signature Date Please submit this application electronically or by mail using the below contact information. Attn: Christopher Considine, Coordinator Saint John Vianney Seminary Totus Tuus 1300 South Steele Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (720) 491-1830 Coordinator@TotusTuusDenver.org Page 9 of 13
TOTUS TUUS through Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary Attn: Christopher Considine, Coordinator 1300 South Steele Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Coordinator@TotusTuusDenver.org TOTUS TUUS 2015 References Form Applicant Name Reference Name Email Referent Information Please describe your relationship to the applicant and how long you have known him or her. How familiar are you with youth ministry or Totus Tuus? If you have knowledge of it, please comment on the applicant s involvement with the Catholic Church. Page 10 of 13
Would this person be a good role model for a young person? Explain. Please include any additional information we should know and take into consideration when making our decision. Please include one major strength and weakness of the applicant. Signature Date Please submit this reference electronically or by mail using the below contact information. Attn: Christopher Considine, Coordinator Saint John Vianney Seminary Totus Tuus 1300 South Steele Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (720) 491-1830 Coordinator@TotusTuusDenver.org Page 11 of 13
TOTUS TUUS through Saint John Vianney Theological Seminary Attn: Christopher Considine, Coordinator 1300 South Steele Street Denver, Colorado 80210 Coordinator@TotusTuusDenver.org TOTUS TUUS 2015 References Form Applicant Name Reference Name Email Referent Information Please describe your relationship to the applicant and how long you have known him or her. How familiar are you with youth ministry or Totus Tuus? If you have knowledge of it, please comment on the applicant s involvement with the Catholic Church. Page 12 of 13
Would this person be a good role model for a young person? Explain. Please include any additional information we should know and take into consideration when making our decision. Please include one major strength and weakness of the applicant. Signature Date Please submit this reference electronically or by mail using the below contact information. Attn: Christopher Considine, Coordinator Saint John Vianney Seminary Totus Tuus 1300 South Steele Street Denver, Colorado 80210 (720) 491-1830 Coordinator@TotusTuusDenver.org Page 13 of 13