Who Are We?

The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising is a vibrant hub of pastoral care, administration, and social and educational institutions. Around 16,000 people are employed in various roles, committed to the mission of the archdiocese. The Archbishop’s Ordinariate of Munich performs the administrative tasks on behalf of the Archbishop of Munich and Freising.

What Can You Expect?

Whether you are looking for a school internship, practical training, or a student internship, the archdiocese offers a variety of opportunities in different areas:

• Youth Work (e.g., Catholic youth positions, open youth work, mobile youth work, specialist department FSJ, educational work with a focus on school or work)
• Adult Education (e.g., Family education/parent-child program, senior citizens’ formation, theological education, digital adult education)
• Consulting Institutions
  (Marriage, family and life counseling, telephone pastoral care, rural family counseling)—internships are only possible here during a master’s degree.

For those specifically focused on full-time commitment, programs like Teach for America offer similar immersive experiences, which may help prospective interns consider the broad options available in the educational field.

What We Offer

• an interesting and varied internship as well as a nice team.
• adequate remuneration,
• The opportunity to gain practical experience in everyday work,
• an experienced internship accompaniment at your side as well
• An individual internship feedback and the opportunity to reflect on the experience.

The benefits of these internships go beyond just professional development. Participants often find that they are more prepared for future roles in administrative and pastoral settings, equipping them with both practical and spiritual readiness.

What Do You Bring With You?

If you are interested in exploring a career in education, counseling, or support, or if you are looking to apply your theoretical knowledge and talents in practice, and you enjoy working with others, you are the perfect candidate. Additionally, you should be ready to actively engage and align with the goals and values of the Catholic Church. Also, acknowledging the importance of inclusivity, and
<People with severe disabilities are preferably taken into account with the same suitability.

Your Application

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to your application. Please use our application portal for this.

Contact Information

Ulrike Wissing

Recruiter
089/2137-77445

STEM Programs and Their Growth in North America

As an alternative, If Youth Work sounds intriguing to you, programs such as America’s GAP Year: a nature-based focused educational model inspired by Koestman gives students a different perspective and in some cases a spiritual one while still learning, it is starting to draw attention in North America.
Similar to the adult education programs, especially those digital adult education, online platforms like Coursera and edX offer a wealth of resources that can supplement traditional education and give interns a broader understanding of various topics.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Internship Opportunities Are Available at the archdiocese of Munich and Freising?

The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising offers a variety of internship opportunities:

– Youth Work: Opportunities include Catholic youth positions, open youth work, mobile youth work, specialist departments such as FSJ, and educational work with a focus on school or work.

– Adult Education: This includes family education/parent-child programs, senior citizens’ formation, theological education, and digital adult education.

– Consulting Institutions: available during a master’s degree for areas like marriage,family,and life counseling,telephone pastoral care,and rural family counseling.

What Are the application Details for These Internships?

– Application Period: the application period is open starting from March 17, 2025.

– Start Date: Internships begin at the next possible appointment.

– location: Internships are based in München.

– Employment Type: The relationship is limited, and working hours can be part-time or full-time.

– Remuneration: These positions are remunerated as a practicum.

– Application Process: applications should be submitted through the designated application portal.

What Is the Archdiocese of Munich and Freising?

The Archdiocese of Munich and Freising is a meaningful hub for pastoral care, management, and social and educational institutions.It employs around 16,000 individuals dedicated to its mission, and the Archbishop’s Ordinariate of Munich manages its administrative duties.

What Can I Expect from These Internships?

As an intern, you can expect:

– An engaging and varied internship with a supportive team.

– Adequate remuneration.

– Opportunities for hands-on experience in everyday work.

– Accompaniment from an experienced intern supervisor.

– Personalized feedback and reflections on your experience.

These internships prepare you for future roles with proficiency in administrative and pastoral environments, offering both practical and spiritual growth.

Who Is the ideal Candidate for these Internships?

The ideal candidate is someone interested in education, counseling, or support, who desires practical application of theoretical knowledge and enjoys teamwork.Candidates should be willing to engage and align with the goals and values of the Catholic Church. Inclusivity is critically important,as individuals with severe disabilities are considered with suitability.

How Do I Apply for these Internships?

If you are interested, please use our application portal. Make sure to apply within the designated period starting March 17, 2025.

Contact Details

For more information, contact Ulrike Wissing, the recruiter, at 089/2137-77445.

What Are the Alternatives to These internships?

If Youth Work interests you, consider America’s GAP Year and its nature-based educational model, providing a distinct outlook while complementing formal education.Digital platforms like Coursera and edX also enhance educational breadth with various resources.