Each day, the Lord lovingly calls us to serve Him and His people.
To support and strengthen this vocation, the Mission Institute has been established within our Eparchy.
✨ Those who have a gift for teaching and leadership may choose:
📖 Catechist Formation Program
👥 Christian Community Leadership Program
⛪ Those who feel called to serve in the Church and minister to God’s people may apply to the:
🕊️ Deacon Formation Program
🎵 Those whom God has blessed with a good voice and musical ability, and who wish to serve the Church through sacred music, may choose the:
🎶 Cantor Formation Program
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📋 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR CATECHISTS AND CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY LEADERS
✅ Admission is based on an interview that evaluates the applicant’s knowledge of the fundamentals of the Christian faith.
📋 ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEACONS AND CANTORS
✅ Admission is based on an interview that includes:
🎵 Evaluation of musical abilities (for cantors)
✝️ Knowledge of the fundamentals of the Christian faith
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📄 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
1️⃣ Letter of Intent
2️⃣ Application Form (provided upon request)
3️⃣ Completed Questionnaire
4️⃣ Autobiography
5️⃣ Copy of Educational Transcript or Diploma
6️⃣ Copy of Baptism and Chrismation Certificate
7️⃣ Copy of Church Marriage Certificate (if married)
8️⃣ Four Passport-Size Photos
9️⃣ Letter of Recommendation from the Pastor
🔟 Letter of Recommendation from a Fellow Parishioner
1️⃣1️⃣ Proof of Legal Residency Status in the United States
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📚 RECOMMENDED READING
📖 Catechism of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church:
“Christ – Our Pascha”
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💻 INTERVIEW
👤 Interviews may be conducted either in person or online.
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📧 APPLICATION FORMS
To receive the application form and questionnaire, please email:
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📅 IMPORTANT DATES
🎓 Classes Begin:
September 15, 2026
📬 Application Deadline:
September 1, 2026
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📮 MAILING ADDRESS
Mission Institute
2230 West Rice Street
Chicago, IL 60622
📧 Please also submit electronic copies of all required documents to: