Discernment Weekends

The second part of the NET Missionary application process is to attend one of our Discernment Weekends.

We invite you to join us at the NET Center in West St. Paul, MN, for a short weekend (Friday & Saturday), intentionally designed to assist you in your discernment about serving with NET. Whether you decide to become a NET Missionary or not, this weekend is well worth it!

NET Center address

110 Crusader Ave W.,
West St. Paul, MN 55118

Closest airport

MSP | Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

2025-26
Discernment Weekend Registration
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Registration Fee

$40 per person
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Scholarships are available for those who are traveling a significant distance, if necessary.
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Questions? Ask Amylia Bult at amyliab@netusa.org

Discernment Weekend Schedule

Friday

When you register, you’ll choose a time for your 30-45 minute interview. Interviews are conducted between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

After interviews, all applicants and staff join for dinner at 6:15 PM, followed by informational video sessions, times of large and small group discussions, and night prayer.

The evening wraps at 9:30 PM when you’ll head to the dorms provided for you.

Saturday

The morning starts with breakfast at 8:30 AM, followed by morning prayer, informational video sessions, more large and small group discussions, lunch, and various activities.

In the evening, we’ll attend a 5:00 PM Vigil Mass at a local parish, eat dinner together, and end the weekend with a time of praise and worship.

The evening wraps again at 9:30 PM when you’ll head to the dorms provided for you.

Airport Pickup and Meals

MN Discernment Weekends

When you attend a Discernment Weekend at the NET Center, our team will provide you housing in our dorms, all of your meals for the weekend, and rides to and from the airport (should you fly in).
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For applicants who fly in:

When you register, you’ll choose a time for your 30-45 minute interview. Interviews are conducted between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

After interviews, all applicants and staff join for dinner at 6:15 PM, followed by informational video sessions, times of large and small group discussions, and night prayer.

The evening wraps at 9:30 PM when you’ll head to the dorms provided for you.

Discernment Weekend FAQs

If you have further questions that are not answered here, reach out to Amylia Bult at amyliab@netusa.org.

Do I have to attend a Discernment Weekend?

Yes. The weekend is designed for both your discernment, getting to know us and about life as a NET Missionary, as well as for us to get to know you! During the weekend you’ll learn more about NET’s history, prayer life, and lifestyle, as well as participate in small group discussions with other applicants, hear large group presentations to get all your questions answered, and more.

Do I have to participate in the whole weekend?

Yes, our time together is relatively short (less than 36 hours). It is important that you be present for the entire weekend to join in all discussions, presentations, and times of fellowship.

What if I don’t live in the United States?

Not a problem. Our recruiting team can discuss options for you to interview outside of our normal in-person Discernment Weekends.

Will I find out if I am accepted to NET on the weekend?

NET will call or email you about two weeks after the interview weekend about your acceptance.