Programs

Vision Mentors-in-Faith

Looking for a transformative summer experience? Accompany and lead high school students as they unpack their story and grow in faith during Notre Dame Vision summer conferences. Join a community of dynamic Mentors-in-Faith from Notre Dame, Saint Mary's and Holy Cross who will lead small groups, facilitate energetic music for the program, act as dorm counselors, and accompany the high school students. Journeying together, mentors and high school participants will unpack larger program sessions to consider who they are and who God is calling them to be.

Application Deadline: Monday, October 28th, 2025
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors (Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, Holy Cross)

Catechist Academy

Looking for meaningful service during the academic year? Hand on the faith and work with younger students by teaching religious education in South Bend and Mishawaka parishes. The Notre Dame Catechist Academy provides the opportunity to witness to the Gospel, deepen your own faith, and use your gifts to serve the local Church.

Application Deadline: Friday, October 17th, 2025 (Rolling Admission closes)
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors (Notre Dame, Saint Mary's, Holy Cross)

Sullivan Undergraduate Saints Fellowship

Grow as a leader as you study and are formed in the spirituality of the saints.

  • Take a 1.0 credit course where you will study the prayer and charity of particular saints
  • Participate in a fully-funded international pilgramage to learn the cultures that gave rise to particular saints
  • Exercise leadership as you form undergraduate students in praying and serving with the saints
Application Deadline: Monday, October 6, 2025
Eligibility: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors (Notre Dame students only)

Echo Graduate Service Program

We offer talented and faithful young adults the opportunity to serve the Church for two years in a partner diocese and explore a possible future career in faith formation. Echo students concurrently work toward a tuition-free Master of Arts in Theology through Notre Dame's world-renowed theology department during the summers and receive comprehensive training to assume future leadership positions in Catholic apostolates everywhere.

  • Academic Formation: Earn an M.A. in Theology from Notre Dame.
  • Pastoral Service: Two years of mentored service in diocesan placements across the country.
  • Integrative Formation: Receive integrated human, communal, and spiritual formation.
Application Deadlines: December 1, 2025 (Fee-Waiver Deadline); January 20th, 2026 (Regular Deadline)
Eligibility: Completion of their bachelor's degree before program start date.