Catholic Gap Year Programs

If you’re not sure where you should head, here are some of our popular locations for a Catholic gap year.

Western Europe. Christianity is the largest religion in Europe, and there are a number of significant countries that are Catholic, like Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, Portugal, Poland, Spain—the list goes on. If you are not interested in just studying the Bible, then study the history of the Catholic churches on the continent, starting with the Catholic Church in Europe. If you get lucky, you might even get to see the Pope. (!) In the meantime, enjoy the beautiful sceneries, take in the amazing architecture of so many detailed, ornate churches, and let your soul be at ease as you step in such sacred places.

Asia. Countries like India, China, Indonesia, Singapore, or Malaysia offer endless opportunities for a Catholic gap year. Volunteer to help in the local community and work with kids or elders, or enroll into a Catholic mission trip and share your faith while traveling. Some formal programs also offer extracurricular activities, like traveling to popular areas and sights, trekking, rafting or safari. This is the perfect time to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the world, don’t you think?