> 2012 TAPT Peer Minister & O.A.T.ie Applications


Each year former “TAPTsters” are invited to return to the program to serve in a leadership role as peer ministers or as members of the O.A.T.S. (Our Auxiliary TAPT Staff) team (“OATieS”). These roles are open to current high schoolers who have previously attended TAPT, and who have completed the application process.

Because we have a number of teens who express interest in serving the TAPT retreat in a leadership capacity, we have established an application process in order to more fairly determine peer ministers and OATieS.

Each teen wishing to serve in a leadership capacity for T.A.P.T. must complete an application. This application asks you about your leadership skills. You are asked to detail any leadership you have previously demonstrated in school, parish, etc. Previous team members may apply again, and if you were not selected in a previous year, you are also encouraged to apply again.

> Check out the Job Descriptions for Peer Ministers and OATS Staff Members

> OATS or PM? Easy choice? Consider OATS!

Before you apply, please understand that you must commit to the following dates:

Sunday, February 26: Team formation Mtg. #1 (1 - 5pm)
Sunday, March 11:
Team formation Mtg. #2 (1 - 5pm)
Saturday, March 17:
Team formation Mtg. #3 (2 - 7pm)
Friday-Sun, March 23-25: TAPT weekend (appr. 5:30pm Fri. – 1:30pm Sunday)
 

Location for the formation dates is TBA, likely Camp Lawrence. (click here for directions)

An evaluation meeting will follow TAPT, and a date for that will be determined during the formation process.

You may assist us by getting word out about this application to any fellow TAPTsters that may be interested. You must currently be attending high school and have already participated in a TAPT to serve as a peer minister or an OATie.

Your cooperation is needed to ensure a timely and fair team selection process. All applications are due to the address indicated on the form or before Tuesday, January 17

Applications will be accepted between Jan. 20 and Jan. 29 (the team selection date), however note that applications received on or before the Jan. 20 deadline are given priority to applications received after Jan. 20.

As TAPT XXIV-2012 approaches, even if you choose not to apply, I ask that you pray for a fruitful retreat, and that the hearts and minds of this year’s TAPTsters will be readied to hear the Word of God.

Blessings in the Incarnate Christ,

Kevin J. Driscoll

Coordinator, Diocese of Gary Office for Youth & Young Adults

 

Documents below are in .pdf format. If you are having problems opening them, you may need to download the latest Adobe Reader. It is a free program and is extremely valuable if you frequent the OYYA site. It is available by clicking on the logo here! ---->

You may also choose to open the HTML version of each application.

 

> Peer Minister/O.A.T.ie Application & Recommendation Form (3 pgs) PDF FORM Due January 20, 2012*
> Peer Minister/O.A.T.ie Application

HTML FORM

Due January 20, 2012*
> Recommendation Form

HTML FORM      PDF FORM

Due January 20, 2012*

Applications will be accepted between Jan. 20 and Jan. 29 (the team selection date), however note that applications received on or before the Jan. 20 deadline are given priority to applications received after Jan. 20.

If you have difficulties downloading or printing the applications & forms above, contact Kevin Driscoll at 219-769-9292 x229 or email .

 


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