introduction

what is the mission house?

a place of encounter; a place of revival

Craig Lodge's new Mission House offers a nine-month programme, for anyone between the ages of 18-30, that sets out to form spirit-filled evangelizers for the renewal of the Church.

our partners in formation

Craig Lodge Mission House are thrilled to announce that Encounter Ministries have agreed to allow us the use of their curriculum as part of the formation of our successful applicants this coming year (2021/22). Our missionaries will benefit immensely from this opportunity and we are delighted to be entering into this partnership.

Drawing from the richness of our Catholic heritage, Encounter School of Ministry seeks to teach, equip & activate disciples to demonstrate the love of God through the power of the Holy Spirit in their sphere of influence.

The Gospel is too good to keep to yourself. Learn how to live a whole lifestyle that demonstrates the goodness of God in the world around you. The Encounter School of Ministry provides a safe space for you to learn, discern and take risks in developing your gifting, calling and confidence in stepping out in faith. To find out more visit https://encounterschool.org/.

a radical year with the lord

what does a year with the mission house look like?

a life of prayer

At the heart of the Mission House is the person of Jesus Christ, present in the Blessed Sacrament. The missionary’s daily life will be oriented around Him. With a structured life of prayer, including the Divine Office, rosary, Eucharistic adoration and celebration of the Holy Mass, each missionary will be rooted in an intimate and personal relationship with the Lord.

a life of community

The communal dimension of the year will allow each missionary the opportunity to build bonds of friendship that will last a lifetime, whilst experiencing the Gospel dynamic of living in common. This common living will assist a genuine growth, both in human and spiritual development. Living and working together each missionary will experience the joy of having others alongside themselves who desire the Kingdom of God above all else and are able to encourage one another on the path to holiness.

a life of mission

With deep roots in their life of prayer and the strength and confidence gained from living in community, the missionary will go out to proclaim the good news; going out from the mission house to the streets, high schools, parishes and wherever the Lord calls. Each missionary will have the opportunity, first-hand, to experience proclaiming the Kingdom of God and setting the captive free.

a life of study

Studying the richness and beauty of the Catholic faith will play a key role in the missionary’s year. This study, however, will not be only intellectual: the curriculum is aimed at equipping each missionary with both the knowledge and ability to minister God's grace to others. The classroom will be a place for intellectual formation and hands-on ministering opportunities.

a life of service

Service is an essential part of any missionary calling. Jesus calls his disciples to take the lowest place. For this reason, the daily tasks of service are an essential part of the mission house year. The missionaries to be formed in this mission house are ones that understand the privilege of serving those around them.

a life of worship

Worship is an integral part of the life of Craig Lodge community and the Mission House. This worship is centred on the person of Jesus, present in the Blessed Sacrament. During their time at the Mission House, each missionary will have the opportunity to cultivate a culture of worship and a renewed sense of awe and wonder towards the richness of the sacramental life.

team

meet our team

our experienced team have a wealth of experience and training in mission

Joseph Black

Joseph moved home to Craig Lodge with his wife Rosie and son John in August 2022 to live a life dedicated to revival. Joe and Rosie are worship leaders and teachers with a passion for worshipping Jesus in the Eucharist. After growing up in Craig Lodge, Joe spent many years on the road as the singer of an indie-rock band before having a conversion experience at Walsingham, England. Joe then spent eight years working for Mary’s Meals and leading worship for various ministries before moving home to Craig Lodge to teach at the Mission House.

Paul Kidd

After encountering the Lord here at Craig Lodge aged eighteen, Paul spent a year a year as part of the community. Following his time at Craig Lodge, Paul studied at the Emmanuel School of Mission in Rome and then spent five years with the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. He returned to Craig Lodge in 2018 to become part of the Mission Team. Paul is a husband and father and he longs to see Sons and Daughters discover their true identity in Christ and experience the joy of the Gospel.

GLORY STORIES

stories from our students

Miriam Goulding, Missionary 2021-22

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Me, Maddie and Helena were just out in the school yard, on the soccer pitch, and a group of maybe 12 or 13 year olds approached us. They were kind of joking, “our friend has a broken arm - would you pray for healing for him? So we said, “yes, absolutely.” We were going over to pray with this boy who had a broken arm, and Maddie said, “why don’t we all pray for him, not just us - so does everyone want to extend a hand?” So everyone put a hand on the boy. I led the prayer and they repeated the line after me. We all prayed together. It was about a group of five or six of them around this boy. After they were all kind of giggling, and the boy didn’t really do anything. So we said “move your arm and see, check it out.” He checked it and said, “I couldn’t move it that far before. I don’t feel anything!” We said, “you’ve seen healing. This is a miracle!”

I felt the Lord just say really strongly: "turn around I’m behind you." I don’t know what I expected. But I turned around, and there was this lady behind me walking towards me. She’d been there before but I had not seen her - she just came out of nowhere. I turned around and I was like, okay, well, I don’t have a word for her so I’ll just go up to her. So I went up to her and it turned out she was a fallen-away catholic, and she had been slowly coming back to the Lord. And she had this deep love for the Lord that she didn’t even know about. She ended up experiencing physical healing in her fingers and her feet. She was a musician and she hadn’t been able to play. So she got physical healing to be able to play again — but it was far more than that. The physical healing is always so good when it happens, but when you see the inner healing that comes with it! She encountered the Lord and the Holy Spirit was not missing a trick.

Maddie Shepherd, Missionary 2021-23

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FAQs

more details

where is the mission house based?

Our Mission House is set in the dramatic scenery of the West Highlands of Scotland. Surrounded by the glory of God’s creation, each missionary will have the unique opportunity of living in this place of renowned natural beauty. Find out more about where we are here.

when does the programme start?

Craig Lodge Mission House runs from September to June. Our next intake will be September 2024.

what does it cost for the nine months?

The cost is £3,600 per person. This helps to cover the programme, staffing, lodging, board and other necessary amenities for your time in the Mission House. We encourage missionaries to sow into their own futures by fundraising for this cost and we will provide guidance on how to do this.

who can sign up?

Any young person between the ages of 18 and 30. If you're outside the age-bracket but still want to support this ministry, please consider giving financially, either by donating to Craig Lodge or sponsoring a place at the mission school.

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ways to support us

consider supporting this exciting new ministry by sponsoring a place at the Mission House or by donating to Craig Lodge

sponsor a place

We ask students to raise a portion of their own costs for the year. By sponsoring the remaining costs you can help these young people renew the church. To give to this ministry specifically, let us know by e-mail via the link below.

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give to craig lodge

Consider giving to Craig Lodge to help this new ministry and our other ministries to grow. Thank you for helping us to build Craig Lodge into a place of encounter with the Lord's love and mercy that we can share with others.

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mission trips

book the mission house for your parish or school

parish missions

We have led Parish Missions throughout the UK, including in Soho, Glasgow, and Paisley. We work with priests to draw up a programme of talks, ministry and worship to help spark fresh encounter with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in your parish.

school missions

School Missions are a wonderful way to impact a local culture by bringing Jesus to young people. We have done School Mission trips for the last two years with our missionaries and seen stories of profound encounters with the Lord as well as miracles of both inner and physical healing through talks, conversations and fellowship with the missionaries, and worship and ministry times.