Become a Missionary

General

• Who can apply?

  NET Canada considers unmarried practicing Catholics between the ages of 18-30 for our program. Applicants must be between 18 and 30 years of age (must turn 18 by the summer of the mission year).

• When can I apply?

  You may send in your application as early as September to apply for the following mission year. You may not apply two years in advance. This is because much can happen in a person’s life in one year and we need the most up-to-date information about our applicants as possible.

• Do I have to be Catholic?

  Yes. Since NET missionaries minister in Catholic schools and parishes, team members must be practicing Catholics.

• I'm from outside of Canada. Can I still apply?

  Yes! Note that your eligibility as a potential NET missionary is subject to any Canadian border/visa conditions and we will be happy to assist with those details. For any more questions, please reach out to us at apply@netcanada.ca. In addition, government restrictions regarding international travel will apply.

• Who do I talk to?

  You are welcome to get in contact with our recruiters at any time! You can email apply@netcanada.ca or you can call or send a text to 613-292-9991.
  Any one of our recruiters would be happy to chat with you and answer any questions you may have. We don’t bite, we promise!

Training & Partnership

• How long is the NET year?

  NET missionaries serve from August through May each year. The exact dates vary by year. NET missionaries who are invited to attend Music Training are asked to arrive earlier than other team members.

• What's NET Training?

  We have several periods of training during the NET year but our longest is NET Training. The year starts with NET Training and that lasts for 5 weeks, ending with Commissioning Mass in Ottawa. During the 5 weeks of training our NET missionaries are formed on how to relate to God, each other, team members, and finally how to do ministry. Within the 5 weeks of training, they will be assigned to the teams they will be on for the rest of the NET year.

• How much does it cost to do NET?

  It costs you nothing! Except for the travel costs to and from Ottawa. NET does require each missionary to raise partnership funds.

• How much do I have to raise?

  NET asks each team member to raise $9,000 (CAD) in partnership funds. Should you be invited to attend Music Training, or if you are from outside of Canada, you are required to raise $10,000 (CAD). Most team members have no difficulty doing so. If you are not able to raise your partnership prior to the start of training, NET will work with you for fundraising options. The partnership each team member raises is about 1/3 of what it costs NET to keep a team member on the road for a year. The rest of NET’s funding comes from retreat fees and organizational fundraising.

NET Life

• What will I be doing?

  NET team members invite youth to have an encounter with Christ. How they go about doing that will depend on the type of ministry team they’re on. They will also receive 5 weeks of formation on faith, prayer, communication skills, Catholic teachings, and specialized ministry training before they are sent out to do ministry.

• What does the year look like?

  NET team members must come to Ottawa for the beginning of NET Training (end of August), unless they are invited to attend Music Training which begins before NET Training. NET teams are commissioned at Commissioning Mass at the end of September, and then sent out at the beginning of October to start their ministry work. NET team members will have a two-week break period in December for the Christmas holidays. The mission year ends with the Thanksgiving Mass (end of May). For specific dates, please contact us at apply@netcanada.ca.

• Can I request what type of team I'm on?

  No. All applicants who get accepted to become a NET missionary must be open to whatever ministry team that they will be assigned to on their NET mission year. The staff takes into consideration what type of team a team member would prefer, but through prayer and assessing the strengths and weaknesses of each missionary they are able to build balanced and dynamic teams.

• Will I be able to go home throughout the year for (insert reason here)?

  If a NET team member has an event to attend (e.g. weddings, funerals, etc.), they will be given permission to return home upon the approval of their Team Supervisor and the Program Director. Some conditions do apply and NET team members should not expect that they will be given permission in all circumstances.

The Application Process

• How do I get an application?

  It’s super easy! Request an application here. It takes less than 2 minutes to fill out. Once you complete it, you’ll receive a link to the application directly on to your email!

• I requested an application but had trouble with the form.

  Not a problem! Just send us an email at apply@netcanada.ca and we’ll help you!

• Where do I get a referral form?

  In the same email you received your application after requesting an application, you will also receive the link to the referral form which you will have to send to your referrals. If you missed it, don’t worry! Just email us at apply@netcanada.ca and we’ll help you!

• When do I get interviewed?

  If you are a Canadian resident, we must receive your completed application and 2 referrals and then you will receive an email from us to schedule your interview over video call.

  If you are an International applicant and you live either the USA, Australia or Ireland, we will require you to meet some NET staff of that country (either though an Interview Retreat Weekend or a meeting arranged by the Recruiting Coordinator), and then once we receive your completed application and 3 referrals, your interview will be scheduled by NET Canada staff over video call. International applications outside of those three countries will have their interview scheduled by NET Canada staff over video call once we’ve received your completed application and 3 referrals.

• When will I know if I get accepted or not?

  Once your application and referral forms have been sent in, your interview is done, you’ve arranged a NET Lifestyle Conversation with a recruiter, you’ve done your part! The Recruiting Team will submit your file to be reviewed by our reviewing staff. We’ll send you an email on that day, and within two weeks of that email date, a final decision will have been made on your file. Due to circumstances outside of our control, the two-week waiting period may be longer than what we stated. We will keep all applicants updated on any delays to their files.