Habiger Institute for Catholic Leadership
Mission and Culture Internship
About the Mission and Culture Internship
The future of Catholic schools depends on the passion, commitment, and vision of the next generation of educators. The two-year Catholic Studies’ Mission and Culture Internship Program – for sophomores, juniors and seniors – is a unique opportunity to gain real-world, professional experience in a Catholic school while earning an undergraduate degree.
Contact
Sarah DeCock
Program Coordinator
Email
deco6497@stthomas.edu
Our Interns
- Engage with master practitioners in all areas of Catholic education, including: teaching, development, recruitment, extra-curricular activities, and administration.
- Gain practical experience in pedagogy and organizational life by working one-on-one with a Catholic school mentor.
- Deepen their understanding of the Catholic philosophy of education through an exploration of in-school experience and program-related materials with a Catholic Studies faculty mentor.
Program Requirements
- Major in Catholic Studies.
- Obtain Virtus training certification.
- Complete at least two semesters at a Catholic school in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis.
- Commit to 3-5 hours per week to your internship, including a bi-monthly meeting with a Catholic Studies faculty mentor and a weekly meeting with your assigned Catholic school faculty and/or administrator mentor(s).
- Priority is given to applicants who participate in the Leadership Interns Program.
- Internship Application.
More than a teacher, a witness.
A Ready and Open Heart
Student Internship Story
Emma felt both grateful and overwhelmed to have so many options at St. Thomas. When she heard about the Mission and Culture Internship in Catholic Education, she eagerly applied to the program.
Our Catholic School Partners
Catholic Studies believe the vibrancy and future of Catholic education depends on all of us. We want to support our schools by forming the next generation of Catholic educators to ensure a bright tomorrow. By becoming a Mission and Culture Internship partner, a school receives:
- A positive faith witness and young adult role model for impressionable students.
- An intern who is flexible and can support a wide range of school activities and administrative needs.
- Catholic Studies’ faculty assistance to help manage the intern and maximize the efficacy of the internship for your school.
- Intern support inside and outside the classroom.
- A pre-screened, Virtus-trained school volunteer.
Partner with a standard-bearer in Catholic Education.