TOTUS TUUS of Saint Cloud Diocese Summer 2025

Team Leader Application

Read through the entire application before you begin.

1. Answer all questions. Please type or print legibly.

2. Be honest; there are no right answers. We simply want to learn who you are.

3. Application is due February 28, 2025.

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* 1. Applicant's Information

Name *

Address *

Address 2

City/Town *

State/Province *

ZIP/Postal Code *

Email Address *

Phone Number *

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* 2. Applicant's Date of Birth

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* 3. Parent/Guardian Information

Father's Name

Address

Phone Number

Mother's Name

Address (if different)

Phone Number

(Arch) Diocese

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* 4. EDUCATION

High School Attended: Location (City & State)
Years Attended: Graduation Date (mo/yr):

College Attended:
Location (City & State)
Years Attended:
Graduation Date (mo/yr):
Major:

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* 5. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (last two paid positions of employment)

Business' Name

Address

City, State and Zip

Phone

Supervisor

Duties

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* 6. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Business' Name

Address

City, State and Zip

Phone

Supervisor

Duties

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* 7. VOLUNTEER HISTORY (last two volunteer positions you held)

Organization's Name

Address

City, State and Zip

Phone

Supervisor

Duties

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* 8. VOLUNTEER HISTORY

Organization's Name

Address

City, State and Zip

Phone

Supervisor

Duties

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* 9. PARISH INVOLVEMENT
Please check all that apply.
I have..

	Yes	No
taught or assisted in a religious education program at a parish.	taught or assisted in a religious education program at a parish. Yes	taught or assisted in a religious education program at a parish. No
assisted in youth ministry program in my post high school years.	assisted in youth ministry program in my post high school years. Yes	assisted in youth ministry program in my post high school years. No
served as a reader, Eucharistic minister, altar server and/or choir member at a parish.	served as a reader, Eucharistic minister, altar server and/or choir member at a parish. Yes	served as a reader, Eucharistic minister, altar server and/or choir member at a parish. No
served in a parish in other capacities.	served in a parish in other capacities. Yes	served in a parish in other capacities. No

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* 10. Please elaborate on each of the items above that pertain:

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* 11. CATHOLIC FORMATION

	Yes	No	NA
I am baptized.	I am baptized. Yes	I am baptized. No	I am baptized. NA
I am confirmed in the Catholic Church.	I am confirmed in the Catholic Church. Yes	I am confirmed in the Catholic Church. No	I am confirmed in the Catholic Church. NA
For the past 12 months I have met my obligation of attending Sunday liturgy and Holy Days of Obligation.	For the past 12 months I have met my obligation of attending Sunday liturgy and Holy Days of Obligation. Yes	For the past 12 months I have met my obligation of attending Sunday liturgy and Holy Days of Obligation. No	For the past 12 months I have met my obligation of attending Sunday liturgy and Holy Days of Obligation. NA
I converted to Catholicism.	I converted to Catholicism. Yes	I converted to Catholicism. No	I converted to Catholicism. NA
I attended Catholic school in elementary school.	I attended Catholic school in elementary school. Yes	I attended Catholic school in elementary school. No	I attended Catholic school in elementary school. NA
I attended Catholic school in middle school.	I attended Catholic school in middle school. Yes	I attended Catholic school in middle school. No	I attended Catholic school in middle school. NA
I attended Catholic school in high school.	I attended Catholic school in high school. Yes	I attended Catholic school in high school. No	I attended Catholic school in high school. NA
I attended a Catholic college/university for four years.	I attended a Catholic college/university for four years. Yes	I attended a Catholic college/university for four years. No	I attended a Catholic college/university for four years. NA
Other than in school, I attended religious education classes.	Other than in school, I attended religious education classes. Yes	Other than in school, I attended religious education classes. No	Other than in school, I attended religious education classes. NA
I attended Totus Tuus.	I attended Totus Tuus. Yes	I attended Totus Tuus. No	I attended Totus Tuus. NA

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* 12. Please share when and how the Catholic faith became personal to you.

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* 13. If you are out of high school, have you participated in any bible studies, religious education classes, Christian fellowship groups, etc.?

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* 14. What is your personal experience/feelings about the religious education you received from elementary school and high school?

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* 15. Do you agree with all the Catholic Teachings? If not, please explain.

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* 16. MUSIC & LANGUAGE

What instrument do you play?

Number of years?

Skill level (beginner, intermediate, advanced)

Describe any experience you have had in playing for liturgy and/or youth ministry events.

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* 17. RETREAT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Please answer accordingly.

	Yes	No
I have attended retreats	I have attended retreats Yes	I have attended retreats No
I helped conduct retreats	I helped conduct retreats Yes	I helped conduct retreats No
I have attended bible school	I have attended bible school Yes	I have attended bible school No
I helped or assisted with teaching bible school	I helped or assisted with teaching bible school Yes	I helped or assisted with teaching bible school No

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* 18. For each of the following items please indicate your experience by selecting little experience, some experience, most experience, or no experience.

	Little Experience	Some Experience	Most Experience	No Experience
Pray with others	Pray with others Little Experience	Pray with others Some Experience	Pray with others Most Experience	Pray with others No Experience
Small talk with retreatants	Small talk with retreatants Little Experience	Small talk with retreatants Some Experience	Small talk with retreatants Most Experience	Small talk with retreatants No Experience
Given personal faith sharing	Given personal faith sharing Little Experience	Given personal faith sharing Some Experience	Given personal faith sharing Most Experience	Given personal faith sharing No Experience
Plan prayer services and liturgies	Plan prayer services and liturgies Little Experience	Plan prayer services and liturgies Some Experience	Plan prayer services and liturgies Most Experience	Plan prayer services and liturgies No Experience
Maintain order during retreats	Maintain order during retreats Little Experience	Maintain order during retreats Some Experience	Maintain order during retreats Most Experience	Maintain order during retreats No Experience
Provide entertainment	Provide entertainment Little Experience	Provide entertainment Some Experience	Provide entertainment Most Experience	Provide entertainment No Experience
Lead small group discussions	Lead small group discussions Little Experience	Lead small group discussions Some Experience	Lead small group discussions Most Experience	Lead small group discussions No Experience
Develop and act out skits/dramas	Develop and act out skits/dramas Little Experience	Develop and act out skits/dramas Some Experience	Develop and act out skits/dramas Most Experience	Develop and act out skits/dramas No Experience
Teaching religious education	Teaching religious education Little Experience	Teaching religious education Some Experience	Teaching religious education Most Experience	Teaching religious education No Experience
Care for young children ages 5 - 7	Care for young children ages 5 - 7 Little Experience	Care for young children ages 5 - 7 Some Experience	Care for young children ages 5 - 7 Most Experience	Care for young children ages 5 - 7 No Experience
Care for adolescent children	Care for adolescent children Little Experience	Care for adolescent children Some Experience	Care for adolescent children Most Experience	Care for adolescent children No Experience
Experience with high school age students	Experience with high school age students Little Experience	Experience with high school age students Some Experience	Experience with high school age students Most Experience	Experience with high school age students No Experience

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* 19. SHORT ESSAY - Please answer or complete the following questions.
How did you first hear about Totus Tuus?

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* 20. I am applying to Totus Tuus at this time in my life because...

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* 21. Other than church related activities, what are your interests and hobbies?

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* 22. Describe the role of your family in the development of your Catholic faith including prayer habits, Mass, etc.

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* 23. Regarding relationships: When my feelings are hurt I tend to...

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* 24. What do you value about being Catholic?

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* 25. Please share about a particular leadership position you were in and how you grew from that. (If you feel like you have never been in a leadership position please share why you want to now.)

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* 26. How do you normally react to criticism, especially from a peer?

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* 27. How do you handle conflict?

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* 28. Using the choices below, please rate yourself accordingly:

	Almost Always	Frequently	Sometimes	Rarely	Never
Assertiveness	Assertiveness Almost Always	Assertiveness Frequently	Assertiveness Sometimes	Assertiveness Rarely	Assertiveness Never
Determination	Determination Almost Always	Determination Frequently	Determination Sometimes	Determination Rarely	Determination Never
Dependability	Dependability Almost Always	Dependability Frequently	Dependability Sometimes	Dependability Rarely	Dependability Never
Fatigue	Fatigue Almost Always	Fatigue Frequently	Fatigue Sometimes	Fatigue Rarely	Fatigue Never
Fault Finding	Fault Finding Almost Always	Fault Finding Frequently	Fault Finding Sometimes	Fault Finding Rarely	Fault Finding Never
Fear	Fear Almost Always	Fear Frequently	Fear Sometimes	Fear Rarely	Fear Never
Friendliness	Friendliness Almost Always	Friendliness Frequently	Friendliness Sometimes	Friendliness Rarely	Friendliness Never
Happiness/Joy	Happiness/Joy Almost Always	Happiness/Joy Frequently	Happiness/Joy Sometimes	Happiness/Joy Rarely	Happiness/Joy Never
Loneliness	Loneliness Almost Always	Loneliness Frequently	Loneliness Sometimes	Loneliness Rarely	Loneliness Never
Moodiness	Moodiness Almost Always	Moodiness Frequently	Moodiness Sometimes	Moodiness Rarely	Moodiness Never
Opinionated	Opinionated Almost Always	Opinionated Frequently	Opinionated Sometimes	Opinionated Rarely	Opinionated Never
Procrastination	Procrastination Almost Always	Procrastination Frequently	Procrastination Sometimes	Procrastination Rarely	Procrastination Never
Punctuality	Punctuality Almost Always	Punctuality Frequently	Punctuality Sometimes	Punctuality Rarely	Punctuality Never
Self-Confidence	Self-Confidence Almost Always	Self-Confidence Frequently	Self-Confidence Sometimes	Self-Confidence Rarely	Self-Confidence Never
Self-Control	Self-Control Almost Always	Self-Control Frequently	Self-Control Sometimes	Self-Control Rarely	Self-Control Never

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* 29. From the above list please elaborate on two strengths and two areas of needed improvement.

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* 30. Have you ever considered to what state in life God is calling you, whether it be marriage, priest, religious brother, religious sister, or single? Explain your process of discernment.

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* 1. Applicant's Information

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* 2. Applicant's Date of Birth

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* 3. Parent/Guardian Information

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* 4. EDUCATION

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* 5. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY (last two paid positions of employment)

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* 6. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

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* 7. VOLUNTEER HISTORY (last two volunteer positions you held)

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* 8. VOLUNTEER HISTORY

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* 9. PARISH INVOLVEMENTPlease check all that apply.I have..

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* 10. Please elaborate on each of the items above that pertain:

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* 11. CATHOLIC FORMATION

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* 12. Please share when and how the Catholic faith became personal to you.

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* 13. If you are out of high school, have you participated in any bible studies, religious education classes, Christian fellowship groups, etc.?

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* 14. What is your personal experience/feelings about the religious education you received from elementary school and high school?

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* 15. Do you agree with all the Catholic Teachings? If not, please explain.

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* 16. MUSIC & LANGUAGE

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* 17. RETREAT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCEPlease answer accordingly.

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* 18. For each of the following items please indicate your experience by selecting little experience, some experience, most experience, or no experience.

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* 19. SHORT ESSAY - Please answer or complete the following questions.How did you first hear about Totus Tuus?

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* 20. I am applying to Totus Tuus at this time in my life because...

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* 21. Other than church related activities, what are your interests and hobbies?

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* 22. Describe the role of your family in the development of your Catholic faith including prayer habits, Mass, etc.

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* 23. Regarding relationships: When my feelings are hurt I tend to...

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* 24. What do you value about being Catholic?

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* 25. Please share about a particular leadership position you were in and how you grew from that. (If you feel like you have never been in a leadership position please share why you want to now.)

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* 26. How do you normally react to criticism, especially from a peer?

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* 27. How do you handle conflict?

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* 28. Using the choices below, please rate yourself accordingly:

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* 29. From the above list please elaborate on two strengths and two areas of needed improvement.

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* 30. Have you ever considered to what state in life God is calling you, whether it be marriage, priest, religious brother, religious sister, or single? Explain your process of discernment.

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* 31. Please indicate if you have a car and are willing to drive for the summer. You will be reimbursed for gas and mileage.

* 9. PARISH INVOLVEMENT
Please check all that apply.
I have..

* 17. RETREAT AND TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Please answer accordingly.

* 19. SHORT ESSAY - Please answer or complete the following questions.
How did you first hear about Totus Tuus?