Beadle Application
Each of the twenty-five partner institutions is paired with a Boston College undergraduate student who serves as a Beadle for the AMDG program.
Beadles accompany their ambassador and cohort of participants throughout the program year. They serve as mentors, role models, and companions in faith, offering consistent guidance and support across the program. Selected through the competitive Ever to Excel Mentor application process, Beadles work closely with Ambassadors to support participants’ program experiences and spiritual growth.
Beadles begin their program year serving as Mentors at Ever to Excel.
The Beadle opportunity is currently open to students in the Classes of 2028 and 2029.
AMDG Beadle Application
PrintAMDG Beadles are required to serve as an Ever to Excel Mentor. If interested in serving as a Beadle, please complete the mentor application and select your interest to serve as an AMDG Beadle for the 2026–27 year.
Beadles will experience and commit to the following elements of the program:
Deadlines
- Application Due:
- February 9, 2026
Mentor at Ever to Excel
Develop Your Leadership Skills
Ever to Excel invites all AMDG participants to spend a week at Boston College learning about how to create a more meaningful life through the lens of Jesuit spirituality.
As a Mentor, you'll have the chance to lead in a variety of exciting ways: facilitate thought-provoking small group conversations, coordinate fun group activities, and build impactful connections that last beyond the program.
AMDG Beadles must serve as Ever to Excel Mentors during both Summer 2026 sessions.
Expectation: Serve as a Mentor at Ever to Excel
Timing: April 26 (all day training/retreat); July 22 - August 7, 2026 (Saturdays off)"
The Beadle application is embedded with the Ever to Excel Mentor application and interview process.
Learn more about Ever to Excel and what it means to be a Mentor here.
Attend a Retreat
Experience Ignatian Spirituality in a New Way
Beadles will join their partnered institution and participant in an in-person retreat at one of the partnered Jesuit retreat houses around the country.
Expectation: One Weekend Retreat (Thursday-Sunday)
Timing: Earliest could be October 29 – November 1, 2026; Latest could be March 18 – 21, 2027.
Exact timing and location is determined by the partner institution.
Serve Your Community
Give Back to Your Community
Beadles will participate in service at and around Boston College during their year in the program.
Expectation: Participate in service 1–2 times each semester.
Walk the Camino
Walk in the Footsteps of St. Ignatius
The AMDG program culminates with each participating institution walking the Camino Iganciano. As a Beadle you will join your partner institution in their journey.
Expectation: Travel with your partner institution and walk the Camino Ignaciano.
Timing: Exact timing of the camino is dependent on your partner institution. (Most likey 7–14 days between 5/19/–6/30/27).
"I feel extremely blessed to be an AMDG Beadle because of the amazing opportunities it has provided me to grow in my understanding of faith, leadership skills, and community. I love embarking on this journey alongside my small group, the other Beadles, and Will and Evan, who all make me feel welcomed and appreciated. Not only do I get to act as a role model, but I also get to be a participant of the AMDG program! It has helped me grow in my spirituality and has offered me unique spaces to reflect upon my life and what it means to be Catholic. What's valuable about being a beadle is the aspect of commitment—my spiritual journey did not end at Ever to Excel and I now have the opportunity to continue challenging myself in my faith and community-building."