The Peer Ministry Program - Bishop McNamara High School

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Campus Ministry Overview 2 Table of Contents 3 Letter of Welcome 4 The Peer Ministry Program 6 Duties/Qualities of A Peer Minister 8 Peer Ministry Expectations 9 Statement of Integrity 11 Peer Ministry Covenant 12 Before You Begin the Discernment Process 14 Discernment Process 16 Notes on the Discernment Process 21 Obligations if Selected 22 Dear potential Peer Ministry Candidates, On behalf of the entire Bishop McNamara Campus Ministry Department thank you for seriously considering a commitment to the Peer Ministry Program. It is my hope that as you move through the Discernment Process you will discover and be challenged by new insights while feeling valued and affirmed as the gifted individual you already are. If at any time in the process, you (or your parents/guardians) have concerns, please contact me so that I may help you address them. Please carefully read the information contained in this packet and adhere to all stated deadlines. Any information received past the stated deadlines, for any reason, will automatically withdraw the candidate from the Discernment Process. The following information, vital to the Discernment Process, is provided for you: Discernment Application: Basic information sheet (requires a parent/guardian signature) Candidate Self-Evaluation & Leadership Assessment Peer Ministry Discernment Reflection BMHS Faculty/Staff Reference Form Available via BMHS website: Peer Ministry Discernment Process Handbook: Letter of Welcome to the Discernment Process “Peer Ministry Program” description Duties and qualities of a Peer Minister Peer Ministry Expectations Statement of Integrity Peer Ministry Covenant “Before You Begin the Discernment Process” guide Discernment Process timeline, notes and obligations Please read through all these items carefully before you begin filling out the Discernment Application. Please allow your parents/guardians to read through this information, too. Again, if you (or your parents/ guardians) have any questions, please email or call me. I cannot 3 4
emphasize enough the importance and many benefits of making sure that you and your parents/guardians have an understanding of this process and of the commitment to Peer Ministry if you are called to serve during the 2013 – 2014 school year. The support of your parents/guardians is critical in ensuring your success in the Peer Ministry Program. Please think and pray about your decision to discern for the Peer Ministry program. Should you decide to move forward, please be very thorough in completing the Discernment Application. All Discernment Applications must be returned to Dr. Van der Waag in the Campus Ministry Office no later than Friday, February 1, 2013 at 8:00 am. You will NOT be given a pass to homeroom should you run late, nor will discernment forms be accepted once the 8:00 am bell has rung, under any circumstances. This includes a carpool running late, a broken printer, etc. You may ALWAYS turn in your Discernment Application BEFORE February 1. Please understand that turning in the Discernment Application in a timely manner shows an understanding of the serious nature of the discernment process and a willingness to continue onward. It also shows respect for the huge commitment that a Peer Minister takes on when agreeing to serve in this way. Thank you for your desire to serve our community. Please keep all those discerning the commitment to Peer Ministry and those who are leading the process in your prayers. Please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers and that the Campus Ministry staff is always available to you. In Holy Cross, Dr. Robert Van der Waag Campus Minister of Mission robertvanderwaag@bmhs.org (301) 735 - 8401 x135 The Peer Ministry Program The Peer Ministry Program is one credit, and serves as an elective. Peer Ministers are part of the Campus Ministry Team. As such, their main goal is to help foster and develop the mission of the Campus Ministry Department which is to witness to the hope of the Gospel message within the Bishop McNamara school community. Through the Program students will receive training in leadership, spiritual formation, group facilitation, and other relevant topics. A daily commitment to prayer is essential to the success of the Program and each Peer Minister. Content Course Objectives Students will be able to understand key teachings of the Catholic Church, including but not limited to the Mass, the Liturgical Seasons, Prayer, and inter-faith relations. Students will be able to understand key concepts of lay ministry, including but not limited to the universal call to holiness, Baptism as the foundation of all ministry, the priesthood of all believers, and the hierarchy of the Church. Students will be able to identify key components of leadership, including but not limited to listening skills, small group facilitations, conflict resolution, and planning. Students will be able to understand appropriate boundaries and the need for discretion with regard to their role as Peer Ministers, including but not limited to when to refer students to the Guidance office. Students will be able to identify indicators of common adolescent issues, including but not limited to depression, self-mutilation, suicidal tendencies, abuse, and self-identity issues. Students will be able to understand the key theological concepts behind the KAIROS retreat and the talks within it, including but not limited to holiness, prayer, love, God’s friendship, God’s presence in our lives and the world, the Church as the Body of Christ, and the importance of Scripture. 5 6
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