Who can Join Us?

We welcome applicants who possess the passion for mission and the capacity for community life. Here are the basic requirements to begin the journey:

The List:

• Civil Status: Single, male, practicing Roman Catholic.

• Age: Between [22 and 30] years old.

• Education: At least a College Degree holder.

• Health: In good physical and mental health.

• Disposition: Willingness to learn, live in community, and serve in cross-cultural missions.

Financial Considerations

The call to mission is a leap of faith, and we believe that money should never be a hindrance to answering God's invitation.

During the Initial Stages (Search-In & Postulancy): We ask applicants to cover their personal expenses and contribute a modest amount to the community, if able. This period is a time of mutual discernment, where you continue to live simply while getting to know the brotherhood.

However, let this be clear: No sincere candidate is ever refused admission for financial reasons. If you have the heart for the mission but lack the funds, we invite you to speak openly with our Vocation Director. God provides for those He calls.

Upon Entry to the Novitiate: Once you are formally accepted into the Novitiate, you have no further financial obligations. The Missionaries of Jesus, through the providence of God and the generosity of our mission partners, will provide for your tuition, formation, and daily needs as you dedicate your life fully to the service of the Church.

The Path of a Disciple: Stages of Formation

Formation is not just about learning theology; it is about becoming a 'Friend and Disciple' of Jesus. It is a journey of integrating faith, culture, and life.

1. Postulancy / Pre-Novitiate (1–2 Years): “Come and See.”

• Focus: An introduction to community life and the MJ charism.

• Activity: Living with the brothers, English/Communication studies (if needed), and initial exposure to our apostolates.

2. The Novitiate (2 Years): “The Desert Experience.”

• Focus: Deepening intimacy with Christ ("Friendship") and understanding the vows.

• Activity: The 30-Day Spiritual Exercises, intense prayer life, and "experiments" (trials) in difficult mission areas to test one’s missionary zeal.

3. Juniorate & Philosophy (2–3 Years): “Faith Seeking Understanding.”

• Focus: Intellectual preparation and cultural studies.

• Activity: Academic studies in Philosophy and the Humanities, while living in an intercultural community to foster brotherhood across diverse backgrounds.

4. Regency (2 Years): “Immersion in the Peripheries.”

• Focus: Pastoral integration and "walking with the people."

• Activity: You are sent to a mission frontier (e.g., Tagakaulo, Matamis, or Marahan). You do not just work there; you live with the people, learn their language, and share their struggles.

5. Theology (4 Years): “The Priesthood of Service.”

• Focus: Theological synthesis and preparation for ordained ministry.

• Activity: Professional studies in Theology and Scripture, culminating in the Diaconate ordination.

6. Ordination: “Sent Forth”

• Activity: Ordination to the Priesthood and receiving your first mission assignment—to go wherever the "new face of the Church" is emerging.