“I am [Carter], a sinner, most uncultivated and least of all the faithful and despised in the eyes of many.”
Paraphrased from Patrick Madrid's about pageBut seriously, for the real reason you are here: I am a Beloved Son of God and farm-raised South Dakotan studying theology and discerning religious life. This site, which bears my name, serves as a 'basilica' of what God has given me and how I am responding, analogous to Vivat Agnus Dei as a Cathedral of all aspects of the Catholic faith. It also has practical uses for making things available by link. Below, you will see how I am currently serving God. Your prayers are appreciated, and thank you for allowing me to be a witness to Christ.
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2005 to 2018
GPA: 3.9/4.0 - Class Rank: 2 out of 57
2018 to 2019
33 Credit-hours completed toward Civil Engineering/Generals
2020 to Present
Bachelor of Arts in Theology (shown above)
Masters of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) with a Concentration in Catechetical Ministry
LARSON Manufacturing Incorporated; Brookings, South Dakota
January 2023 to April 2025
Communicate progress with the supervisor.
Collaborate to ensure efficient production.
Maintain quality by preventing defects.
Adapt, assist, and optimize assembly.
LARSON Manufacturing Incorporated; Brookings, South Dakota
May 2021 to September 2022
Provided clear issue diagnosis, resolution, and instructions.
Maintained professionalism in customer interactions.
Diagnosed and resolved issues efficiently.
Operated call and record systems effectively.
Assisted in training and company projects.
Hy-Vee Incorporated; Brookings, South Dakota
January 2020 to July 2022
Manage product rotation and stocking
Assist customers to their satisfaction
Work in various departments as needed
Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
May 2019 to August 2019
Proclaim Truth of the Gospel in a team of four
Teach classes in twenty-five-minute periods of various topics
Lead small groups and assume responsibilities assigned by the day
Represent the Dioceses well
Friessen Construction Incorporated; Sioux Falls, South Dakota
May 2018 to August 2018
Operate various types of equipment safely and efficiently.
Grade material according to site plans.
Load and secure equipment onto trailers for transportation.
Check dig depth and direct equipment operator(s) as needed.
Mark Mathieu Construction Inc. and Mathieu Farms
May 2013 -August 2017
Safely and efficiently operate various equipment.
Grade materials per site plans.
Load and secure equipment for transport.
Verify dig depth and guide operators as needed.
Assist with cattle treatment and haying operations.
Proficient in Computer Application use:
Website Software
WordPress
Google Sites
Blogger
Hosting Setup
Microsoft Office processing
Cloud Computing systems like Google Docs, etc.
Database Management
Corporate Communication
Discord
Microsoft Teams
Zoom
Webex
Scheduling Software
Notion
Google Calendar
Basic Photo and Video Processing
Canva
Paint (3D)
ClipChamp
Basic Computer Aided Design
3D Builder
Artificial Intelligence
Limited Spanish
Simple Latin
Heavy Equipment
Leadership
Teamwork
Collaborative Decision Making
Customer Service
Calming Presence
Compassion
Time Management
Resourceful
Driven
Analytical
Systematic
Logical
Mechanically Minded
Process Oriented
Future Business Leaders of America 2017 to 2018
Competing in
Spreadsheet processing (placing 1st in SD)
Business Plan (placing 5th in SD)
Parent-Teacher Conferences Childcare
National Honors Society 2016 to 2018
High School Mentoring Program 2015 to 2018
4-H - Treasurer 2yrs - Secretary 4yrs 2010 to 2017
Student Council 2016 to 2018
FFA Fundraising all 4 years and having membership for 2 years 2014-2018
Class of 2018 Treasurer 2016-2017 Secretary 2017-2018
Choir - Bass Section Leader 2017-2018
FOCUS Mission Trip to Ecuador March 2019 (View)
Sacred Heart Mission Trips March 2023
St. Geroge (Hartford, SD) Assisting in the production of Living Stations with Youth 2018
St. Thomas More (Brookings, SD)
Religious Education Volunteer Office Assistant 2018-2019 & 2024-2025
High School Small Group Leader 2024-2025
Knight of Columbus 2018 to Present
Officer (2020 to 2023)
District Deputy (2021 to 2023)
St. Joesph, the Workman Huntimer, SD
3rd Grade Catechetical Teacher 2019-2020
Website Redesign 2019
Soup Supper Volunteer 2015-2018
Pius XII Newman Center 2020 to 2024
Ambassador (2020-2022)
Bible Study Leader (2022-2024)
Website & Discord Server Coordinator (2020-2024)
Founder, Writer, and Content Developer for Vivat Agnus Dei (view above) 2020 to Present
Writer for Missio Dei 2023-2024
American Society of Civil Engineers 2018 to 2019
South Dakota State University Statesmen (Men's Choir) 2018-2019, 2023 to 2024
Jacks Give Back (now defunct) 2018 to 2019
FOCUS Discipleship & Bible Studies 2018 to 2019, 2020 to 2024
or by link using: https://tinyurl.com/carruthers-resume