Echo

in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. Echo Teaching Theology: Beginning in 2014, Echo began offering placements in Catholic secondary schools.

Echo is a dynamic, two-year graduate service program at the McGrath Institute for Church Life that forms dynamic young adult leaders in evangelization and catechesis. Echo Parish Catechetical Ministry: Echo holistically forms young adults to be ministerial leaders through a two-year ministry apprenticeship, life in intentional community, human and spiritual formation, and a tuition-free M.A. Echo

apprentices spend two summers at Notre Dame, and two academic years (August through May) providing direct service to Catholic parishes through a variety of catechetical ministries (such as RCIA, Youth Ministry, Adult Faith Formation, Social Justice Ministry), all while living in intentional faith communities with other Echo apprentices. The primary work of these Echo participants is as theology teachers who contribute to a school’s mission of Catholic faith formation, both inside and outside of the classroom. Echo theology teachers participate fully in the comprehensive formation program offered by Echo, including pursuing a Master’s degree in theology and appropriate pedagogical preparation for the teaching placement. Occasionally, Echo theology teachers are placed either full-time or part-time in high school campus ministry positions.

08/18/2026

Maybe it’s kinda chic...or maybe it’s just Echo.

08/03/2026

The best kind of AirDrop notification...

We’re already missing Echo Summer and couldn’t help but share just a few more Echo Summer memories from our camera roll! Please pray for our students as they prepare to transition to their service placements!

07/28/2026

Last week, we finished up our End-of-Summer retreat. After many weeks of classes and countless summer memories, our camera roll is now 90% Echo Summer snapshots!!

Take a peek at some of our favorites! 😎

07/10/2026

On Fridays...we wear our Echo polos.

07/02/2026

While every Echo summer is different, no summer would be possible without some essential foundations!

06/30/2026

Congratulations, Echo 21!

What began with a shared yes became two years of study, ministry, friendship, and formation. Looking back on these moments, we’re filled with gratitude for the ways you’ve grown, served the Church, and walked alongside one another.

As you begin this next chapter, know that you leave Echo not only with a Master’s degree, but with relationships, experiences and formation that we pray will continue to shape your lives for years to come.

Thank you for the gifts you’ve shared with the Echo community. We are praying for you with gratitude and great hope for all that lies ahead!!

06/08/2026

New classmates. New friendships. Lots of learning. And for Echo 23, the first chance to experience life as part of the Echo community!

It was a joy to welcome our newest students to Notre Dame and begin a summer of learning and formation alongside Echo 22. We’re excited for everything this summer has in store. Enjoy our Orientation Week recap!

05/29/2026

A new Echo Summer awaits!

Starting something new can feel exciting, overwhelming, and full of possibility all at once. But one thing is certain…the journey in Echo is really special!

Here’s some words of wisdom from Ogheneruona Paul-Mark Eroma as we get started on Sunday!

Echo 22 and Echo 23, let’s GO!

05/19/2026

Current mood: ECSTATIC

We are so excited for Echo Summer and especially excited to welcome our Echo 23s into the community for the very first time!!

There’s nothing quite like having everyone back together on campus again. Please pray for us!

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330 Geddes Hall
Notre Dame, IN
46556

Telephone

+15746312877

Website

http://mcgrath.nd.edu/echo

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