Missionary Discipleship Institute (MDI)

What is the MDI?

The Missionary Discipleship Institute (MDI) consists of three units—aligned with our Archdiocesan Religion Standards—to provide a framework for students to encounter the lives of their neighbors on the margins and the injustices that they face; reflect on how the Church responds in love and the disturbance this creates in our own sense of discipleship; and discern, develop, and carry out a missionary response. Throughout the year, students engage in a local immersion experience, research issues currently prevalent in our world, and are empowered to take hopeful Christian action. A commitment to these three units can serve as your core 7th grade religion curriculum for the school year.

The Office for Catholic Schools has teamed up with the Missions Office of the Archdiocese and Maryknoll Mission Education to develop a program which invites seventh grade students to answer this call through a year-long class exploration of what it means to be a Catholic in and for the world, integrating faith, global awareness, and authentic living of Catholic Social Teaching. Please note: There is no cost to participate in MDI and activate the amazing resources for our Catholic school teachers.

For a deeper dive into the MDI educational and formation format, please click here.

If you want to follow the MDI journey of one of our schools, Christ the King School, Seattle please click here. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact either Kelly Hickman of the Missions Office (kelly.hickman@seattlearch.org) or Anna Johnson (aclarke@maryknoll.org) of Maryknoll.

In gratitude,

Kristin Dixon, Superintendent, Office for Catholic Schools

Kelly Hickman, Missions Office

Anna Johnson, Maryknoll Mission Education

Sandy Barton Smith, Assistant Superintendent, Office for Catholic Schools