The “Internship Programme” is designed to engage young people in the life and mission of their local parish community. Interns work 4 hours per week in parishes on projects that are negotiated between the parish and the intern, with the guidance of the internship co-ordinator. They have local mentors who support them and regular diocesan and regional leadership formation days to encourage the development of their leadership skills.
Part of their journey will take them to the next World Youth Day, but this is seen as part of the wider experience of leadership within their sponsoring parishes and will continue for a significant period beyond the WYD pilgrimage.
Many of the “interns” have chosen Youth Ministry, Catechetics, Liturgy, Hospitality, Music and Administration as their ministry activities over the next two years, with the desire to try new experiences and work jointly and equally alongside those more experienced in Parish ministry.
For more information, contact Sean Ryan: sryan@pndiocese.org.nz