Live Deep Relationships.

St. Paul’s Outreach builds missional households on college campuses. Houses are made up of SPO missionaries and KU students committed to living intentional community, a rhythm of prayer, and missional outreach.

APPLICATION TIMELINE
Sep 26th | Applications Open
Nov 1st | Apps Close
Nov 15th | Decisions Communicated

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Those in household commit to:

    • Morning Prayer four times a week

    • Household dinner twice a week

    • Regular household chores

    • Regular Formation

      • Co-ed Formation with both Houses

      • Small Group Formation

    • Monthly men’s/women’s outreach event

    • Monthly SLC Mission Formation

    In addition to these basic commitments, there will be plenty of additional outreach and ministry opportunities on offer as schedules allow.

  • Yes! Those in SPO households commit to three retreats that serve to form them in their lives as a community of missionary disciples.

    Each year begins with a Household Launch Retreat in August, serving to unite the community in their way of life.

    SPO also offers and annual retreat called Fan Into Flame to form students in relationship with the Holy Spirit. This retreat is typically done in partnership with the SPO chapters at Benedictine College and Kansas City. While those in household will be present, this retreat is open to any student.

    The SPO National Conference is held annual in early January, gathering SPO Chapters from across the country.

  • The total household fee for 2024-25 is $425/month and includes:

    • Housing and Utilities

    • Communal Groceries

      • Because of the communal nature of the houses, households shop communally. This covers 90%+ of the food you’ll need month to month. This means the fridge is stoked for breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Special/personal requests can be made.

    • Household Items

      • Cleaning supplies, toiler paper, etc.

    • All three retreats described above

  • Yes! Those in household are welcome to work provided they are able to hold to their household commitments.

  • Yes, provided it does not conflict with your household commitments.

    We do ask that students in household wait one month before joining another ministry team to ensure they are settled into the rhythm of their household life before taking on additional commitments.

    Because of the demands that come with household along with the subsidized housing, students in household are not permitted to receive a stipend from another ministry leadership position.

  • While both FOCUS and SPO offer incredible ministries, we invite students to commit to one of the two for their formation and mission.

  • Have a question that wasn’t answered? Reach out to Nick Labrie at nlabrie@kucatholic.org.

    More information about SPO can be found online at spo.org.

 

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