Become a Missionary
Answer the Call
Are you inspired by the call to serve and deepen your faith? At Gift of Mary, we invite you to join our missionary family and live out the Gospel in a profound way. Our program is dedicated to serving women experiencing homelessness and abuse, providing them with compassion, support, and hope.
Guided by the principles of prayer, service, and community, our missionaries embrace a transformative journey of spiritual and personal growth. You will have the opportunity to deepen your prayer life, engage in meaningful service, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until December, giving you the flexibility to discern and apply when the time is right for you. If you feel called to join us, explore the steps below and take the first step toward a year of faith, service, and community.
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Begin Your Missionary Journey
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Inquire
Begin your journey by reaching out to us. If you’re feeling called to learn more about becoming a missionary, we’d love to hear from you. Send an email to Clara@giftofmary.org to express your interest and ask any questions you may have.
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Come and Visit
After reviewing your application, we may invite you to visit Gift of Mary for a few days. This visit is an opportunity for you to experience our community life, engage in our daily prayers, and participate in service activities. You’ll meet current missionaries, share in our work, and get a feel for what life is like at Gift of Mary.
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Apply
Once you’ve inquired and feel ready to take the next step, it’s time to apply. Our application form is designed to help us learn more about you, your faith journey, and your desire to serve. You’ll need to provide some basic information, along with a personal statement and references.
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Interview
Following your visit, we’ll arrange a formal interview. This is a time for deeper conversation about your experiences and expectations. We’ll discuss how you see yourself contributing to our mission and living out our pillars of prayer, service, and community. The interview helps both you and our team to ensure that you are well-prepared and committed to the missionary life. After the interview, we’ll prayerfully consider your application and follow up with the next steps.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”
— Saint Teresa of Calcutta