Missionary Program
Missionary Program
Live your faith. Lead with purpose.
The Iskali Missionary Program is a life-changing experience for young adults
who feel called to serve.
Through faith, community, and leadership, missionaries accompany Hispanic
young adults in their spiritual journeys — helping them grow, belong, and
encounter Christ in a meaningful way.
The program is rooted in a deep conviction: young people belong in the Church
today — not someday, but now. Missionaries are sent to accompany those on
the margins and help parishes become true homes where young adults can
encounter Christ and grow in faith.
The program is rooted in a deep conviction: young people belong in the Church
today — not someday, but now. Missionaries are sent to accompany those on
the margins and help parishes become true homes where young adults can
encounter Christ and grow
in faith.
Our mission
Supporting the educational journey of first-generation Latino students.
Our mission
Supporting the educational journey of first-generation Latino students.
The Iskali Missionary Program is a joyful conviction: young people belong in the Church today — not someday, but right now. Their parish is their home.
Missionaries are sent to reach those on the margins, inviting them into the loving embrace of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We seek to make parishes true homes — forming a new generation of servant leaders through communities of authentic friendship. Empowered by the Holy Spirit and inspired by Mary’s humble “yes,” they are called to live the Gospel and transform the world.
Through this mission, Iskali affirms the dignity and responsibility of young people, who are called to holiness in the midst of everyday life.
The need
Why this mission matters
The need
Why this mission matters
Across the United States, many young Latino Catholics feel unseen or disconnected from parish life.
While thousands of parishes serve Hispanic communities, many still lack the resources, structure, or leadership needed to engage young adults in meaningful ways.
While only 28% of parishes offer Mass in Spanish, thousands more are already serving Hispanic communities in other ways.
In fact, over 7,000
parishes — nearly half —
have some form of
Latino ministry.
Yet many young adults still struggle to find a
place where they truly belong.
This is where the Iskali Missionary Program
responds: We form leaders who don’t just serve
programs — they build relationships, create
belonging, and bring young people back into the
life of the Church.
Our approach
Building relationships that lead to mission
Our approach
Building relationships that lead to mission
At the heart of the Iskali Missionary Program is a simple conviction: discipleship begins with real relationships. Especially within the Hispanic community, where family, friendship, and faith are deeply intertwined, evangelization is not a program — it is a lived experience.
Authentic Acceptance
Authentic Acceptance
We welcome young adults as they are — creating spaces where they feel seen, known, and valued.
Authentic Friendship
Authentic Friendship
We walk alongside others, building trust and meaningful relationships over time.
Sharing the
Joy of the Gospel
Sharing the
Joy of the Gospel
We proclaim Christ not as an idea, but as a lived encounter that transforms lives.
We form intentional disciples through relationships rooted in:
An Ecosystem of Support and Formation
More than a missionary — a whole system behind them
An Ecosystem of Support and Formation
More than a missionary — a whole system behind them
Iskali missionaries don’t serve alone. They are part of a robust ecosystem designed to sustain mission, build community, and form leaders for the long term.
The missionary experience
The missionary experience
1-year commitment at a partnering parish
3-week intensive training at Casa Iskali (January)
Weekly formation throughout the year
Ongoing support from the wider Iskali network
Missionaries
They are never working in isolation — they are sustained by a living, breathing community.
Parishes
They don’t just receive a missionary. They become part of a growing movement of young Latino leaders renewing the Church from within.
This is the environment that forms our missionaries.
The next step is yours.
Become a Missionary
Become a Missionary
Step into
the mission
This is more than a program. It’s an invitation to give a year of your life
to something that matters — to walk with others, to grow in faith, and to be sent.
As an Iskali missionary, you will serve in a parish, build meaningful relationships, and guide young adults in their faith journey.
“It has always been my ambition to preach the gospel where Christ was not known” Romas 15:20
Why join
Make a real impact
Grow in your faith
Develop leadership skills
Be part of a mission-driven community
What you’ll do
Accompany young adults one-on-one
Lead formation and community initiatives
Collaborate with parish leaders
Build relationships within the community
What to expect
Full-time missionary experience
Training and ongoing support
Develop leadership
skills
Be part of a mission-driven community
How to Apply
Applications
Open January 2026
Interviews
July – September 2026
Finalist will be notified by November 2026
Start date
January 2027
Onboarding training in the second week of January
Send your resume and cover letter to:
vicente@iskali.org | daniel@iskali.org
Partner as a Parish
Strengthen your
young adult ministry
Host an Iskali missionary and build a stronger, more engaged young adult community in your parish.
“As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.” Joshua 24:15
Why Partner
Nurture young adult faith
Provide Hispanic young adults with the guidance and accompaniment they need to grow closer to Christ and embrace their role in the Church.
Strengthen community
Foster a parish environment where young adults feel supported, connected, and inspired to actively participate in parish life.
Cultivate leadership
Help young adults in your community develop the skills and confidence to take on leadership roles, bringing renewed energy and purpose to your ministries.
Invest in the future
Partner with Iskali to create a sustainable evangelization strategy that transforms lives and builds a thriving parish community.
What you receive
A trained
Iskali
missionary
Proven evangelization model
Ongoing support and training
Tools to measure impact
What you’ll do
Financial contribution (50–60%)
Support for the missionary
Collaboration in ministry
How to Apply
Applications
Open January 2026
Complete the Parish Partnership Application Form
Interviews
May – July 2026
Finalist will be notified by October 2026
Start date
January 2027
Onboarding training in the second week of January
Apply to become a parish partner
in the Missionary Program.
Be part of
the mission
Whether you are called to serve or to support, there
is a place for you in this mission.
Full-time service begins in January 2026.
Parishes can apply anytime during the year, but partnerships
will be finalized based on the recruitment timeline.
To explore the full structure and journey of the program, you can review the