The RCCI Luminary Mission Program offers young Catholics (ages 18-25) a revolutionary alternative to conventional post-high school paths, combining authentic Catholic formation with practical service and debt-free education. Based at Lumen Christi Academy and Sanctus Ranch in Pipe Creek, Texas, the 11-month program (August 2025 - July 2026) provides participants with a weekly stipend plus room and board while they serve as teaching assistants, student mentors, and campus operations support. Luminaries begin each day with Traditional Latin Mass and follow a structured rhythm of prayer, work, and community life rooted in Benedictine principles. The program includes education reimbursement for online degree completion (StraighterLine), allowing participants to graduate with financial benefits rather than crushing student debt.
This counter-cultural approach rejects the broken educational model that forces young Catholics to choose between their faith and their future, instead offering formation through service within an authentically Catholic community. Participants experience four core pillars: life in community with fellow Luminaries, service with joy in teaching and hospitality roles, discernment with clarity through daily prayer and spiritual direction, and growth in virtue through classical Catholic formation. All serious applicants must first attend the required Ignite Retreat (July 6-13, 2025) to experience program life firsthand. Upon completion of the mission program, Luminaries are prepared for various vocational paths—teaching, religious life, or marriage—with the financial freedom and spiritual maturity to respond authentically to God's calling without the constraints of educational debt.
Four Core Pillars
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Shared life with fellow Luminaries on the peaceful campus of Sanctus Ranch
Daily participation in Traditional Latin Mass and Divine Office
Authentic Catholic fellowship and mutual accountability
Mentorship from committed Catholic adults and spiritual directors
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Assisting in classroom teaching at Lumen Christi Academy (K-4th grade focus)
Student life coordination and residential mentorship
Retreat center operations and hospitality ministry
Campus upkeep and facility maintenance
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Daily prayer and liturgical participation
Regular spiritual direction and confession
Mentorship for vocational discernment
Formation in authentic Catholic environment free from secular pressures
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Intellectual formation in classical Catholic tradition
Spiritual development through traditional practices
Human formation through community living and service
Character development through work, prayer, and accountability
Why the Luminary Program Matters
The Luminary Program represents a complete rejection of the broken educational-economic model that has enslaved Catholic families for generations. Instead of accumulating crushing debt for credentials that often contradict Catholic teaching, wasting prime years in jobs that develop no virtue and serve no higher purpose, or compromising faith for temporal success as the world defines it, Luminaries experience financial freedom and debt-free education, meaningful service that forms character and serves God's kingdom, and authentic Catholic formation that strengthens rather than undermines faith.
Counter-Cultural Alternative
Each Luminary becomes a living demonstration that young Catholics can serve the Church's mission while preparing for their own vocations, live in authentic community rather than individualistic isolation, reject the world's timeline and priorities in favor of God's calling, and graduate prepared for whatever vocation God reveals without financial constraints.
Living Witness to Catholic Families
For centuries, young Catholics were formed through service within Catholic communities, under Catholic mentors, pursuing Catholic goals. The Luminary Program restores this proven model of formation through Traditional Latin Mass and Divine Office structuring daily life, master-apprentice relationships in teaching and spiritual direction, community accountability and mutual support, and integration of prayer, work, and study in unified Catholic vision.
Restoration of Catholic Educational Tradition
Luminary Roles & Responsibilities
● K-4th grade classroom assistance under master teacher supervision
● Individual student tutoring and mentorship
● Curriculum development and lesson planning support
● Educational activities and enrichment programs
Teaching & Academic Support
● Residential supervision and community building
● Evening study halls and recreational activities
● Peer mentoring and guidance for younger students
● Weekend activities and special events coordination
Student Life & Mentorship
● Grounds keeping and facility maintenance
● Retreat center hospitality and guest services
● Kitchen operations and meal preparation
● Administrative support and communication assistance
Campus Operations & Hospitality
● Support for Traditional Latin Mass and Divine Office
● Music ministry and choir participation
● Altar server training and coordination
● Spiritual life activities and devotional practices
Liturgical & Spiritual Life
Learn More at the July Ignite Retreat!
This seven day retreat is an intensive immersion experience for our mission program. This required discernment experience will be an opportunity to discern with other passionate young traditional Catholics to inquire whether the Lord is asking you to join us for our 11 month mission. Learn more about the retreat by clicking the button below…
Admission Requirements & Process
Who Should Apply
● Faithful Catholic young adults (ages 18-25) in good standing
● Seeking year of intentional service and community living
● Desire for teaching or ministry experience
● Open to vocational discernment in authentic Catholic environment
● Formation in classical and liturgical tradition
● Commitment to traditional Catholic values and community life
Application Process
Ignite Retreat Participation (July 6-13, 2025) - Required for all serious applicants
Formal Application with references from pastor, teacher, and supervisor
Individual Interview with Program Director Dan Sevigny
30-day probationary period for mutual evaluation
Contract signing and commitment to full program participation
Contact
Dan Sevigny
Email: dan@thercci.org
Phone: (830) 460-0176
Rebekah Sevigny
Email: rebekah.sevigny@lumenchristiacademy.org
Phone: (830) 444-5485