OCY Missionaries

OCY Missionaries is a missionary program offered by the Office of Catholic Youth in the Archdiocese of Toronto. In 2022, a partnership was created by OCY, the Archdiocese and Hopestone Catholic Formation. A team of passionate people came together with the idea to unite previous missionaries known as re:gen and Hopestone, with the goal of pursuing Christ together and reaching more young people with the Gospel message.

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Are you called to be a missionary?
We invite you to discern joining our team! If you'd like to speak to one of our missionaries, please send us an email at missions@ocytoronto.org.

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Called to mission?

If you are discerning to join our mission, the first and most important question to ask yourself is this: Is God calling me to be a missionary?

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What is a Dating Fast?

First year missionaries are asked to commit to a dating fast. If you have questions, that's okay! Let us discover its meaning and purpose together.

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Spiritual Commitments?

One of the most essential responsibilities of a re:gen missionary is taking care of their spiritual life. What are ways that we do this as a team?

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What is Support Raising?

Some are called to mission by giving instead of going, and it's up to us to invite others to join our mission in this unique and fruitful way!

Need Special Training?

You may be wondering: Do I need a specialized theological degree to be part of this mission? Learn more about our summer and ongoing training program!

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What is Community Living?

Missionaries are given the chance to live in community together. It becomes a school of love where you encounter, challenge, and build each other up.

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Most Challenging Aspect?

Missionary work can be so rewarding, but also challenging. Hear from one of our missionaries what his experience has been like as a re:gen missionary.

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Is Mission a 9-5 Job?

Will mission work be similar to a regular 9-5 job? Short answer: no. But instead of letting this intimidate you, discover how fruitful it can be!

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