Mentorship Program
"...to equip the Saints for the work of ministry." Ephesians 4:12
Program Information
What is the Mentorship Program?
Who should apply?
Program Outcomes
Time Commitment
Cost & Funding
Application Process
- Already strive to help others know and love Jesus.
- Desire to grow in the skills and habits of person-to-person evangelization.
- Desire to deepen their relationships with Jesus through a commitment to daily personal prayer.
- Are willing to make sacrifices to prioritize personal growth during the program.
- Are willing to develop new habits to become more fruitful in sharing their faith.
- Deepening of your personal prayer life and skills for discernment
- Knowledge of the process of evangelization
- Greater confidence in sharing the Gospel message with others
- Growth in the ability to teach and mentor others
- Greater understanding of your unique gifts and how God is calling you to use them
- Strengthened ability to lead evangelization initiatives in your parish and community
Download a 2026-2027 schedule of the Saturday seminars and weekend retreat dates.
- Program materials (including books and workbook)
- Two weekend retreats each year (including retreat center lodging and meals)
- Instructor and mentor stipends
- Meals at monthly sessions
*Spouses participating in the Mentorship Program will receive a $200 discount per person (a cost of $800 per person each year). Staff at Archdiocese of Omaha Catholic schools will receive a 50% discount (a cost of $500 per year).
*The total value of the program of the program is an estimated $2,000 per person per year; the archdiocese covers the remaining costs with the help of generous donors.
- Online application
- Pastor’s recommendation.
- Interview (as necessary)
FAQs
Deep personal formation takes time, energy, and dedication. This is especially true when it comes to developing the habits necessary for person-to-person evangelization, which are very counter-cultural for most Catholics. It also requires some willingness to sacrifice other commitments for the sake of being equipped. We have designed the process to provide a transformative experience while minimizing the travel, financial resources, and time commitment required.
The goal of the Mentorship Program is to equip lay people to confidently and fruitfully make disciples through friendship and accompaniment of specific individuals. We aim to provide a universal framework for relational evangelization and a "toolkit" of skills that can be applied in the specific relationship and unique circumstances of each participant's life.
The program is designed to walk with each participant, helping them listen to the Lord to determine where and how they are called to do this: in family life, the workplace, relationships within the local community, parish evangelization efforts, etc. In short, you will be prepared to discern and live your personal vocation as a missionary disciple.
If there is another priest who knows you very well, they may fill out the recommendation, however, we do need your pastor to fill out the form to the best of his ability. This communication and collaboration facilitates important relationship-building between you, your, pastor, and the Archdiocesan offices.
We recognize that there are circumstances that may necessitate missing a session (e.g., illness or caring for a sick family member, family wedding or funeral, etc.). We ask that all those who miss a session “catch up” by listening to the audio recordings of the session and reviewing all PowerPoint slides and handouts posted on our project management website. Participants who miss more than 3 sessions in a year may not be eligible to receive a certificate for program completion.
We believe that both volunteers and parish staff can benefit from the practical, hands-on training that the program offers. If you have questions about whether the program is a good fit, please contact any member of the Parish Support Team.
At this time, we are not considering a daytime option. We have established Saturdays as the day for regular gatherings in order to accommodate those who work full-time in other settings.