Who should apply?

High school youth who have completed 9th grade by the start of the summer before they would begin YTM, and who:

1. Desire to explore our faith tradition more deeply with other like-minded youth and adults, through discussion, journaling, reading, prayer, and reflection;
2. Enjoy participating or taking a leadership role in parish youth ministry, high school campus ministry, retreats, Region 8 Leadership Camp, diocesan youth rallies, parish council, National Catholic Youth Conference, or service and justice projects;
3. Are open to serving the homeless, elderly, or children;
4. Are willing to develop and complete a parish/community-based service or social justice project during the year between their two Summer Institutes;
5. Can commit to a thirteen-month process that includes Summer Institute I, a weekend retreat in January, and Summer Institute II.

How can I apply?

1. Complete the application forms and mail them, by April 17, 2009, to:
   Jeff Kaster, Director of Youth In Theology and Ministry
   Saint John’s School of Theology·Seminary
   P.O. Box 7288
   Collegeville, MN 56321
2. Submit a registration down payment of $200, which is non-refundable upon acceptance into YTM. Remaining payment is due upon arrival.
3. Include a 250-500 word essay outlining your church or community leadership experiences and why you want to attend YTM.
4. Include a note indicating whether your parent(s)/guardian(s) will attend the Closing Banquet and Eucharist.
5. Please indicate if you would like to be contacted about scholarship availability.

Application Forms

YTM Summer Institute Application Form
YTM Code of Conduct Form
YTM Health Release Form

YTM Photo Permission Form

YTM Climbing Wall Waiver