College Ministry

For college students from 18-24

 

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MISSION STATEMENT…

1)    Give students an opportunity to attend mass and get involved in a ministry when they are at college (away from home). Will assist in getting the student connected to their campus ministry or local Catholic Church.

2)    Provide faith resources, support for parents and networking for college students throughout the student’s college experience.

3)     Provide social and service opportunities to college students while they are home from school (i.e. winter break, spring break, summer break, etc.)

 

 

 

 

Holy Thursday Midnight Pilgrimage with Bishop Conlon

Thursday, April 5, 2012

All young adults in college and in their 20s and 30s are invited to walk with “Christ in the Garden” through a late-night pilgrimage of seven churches around the Joliet area, immediately following the Mass of the Lord's Supper, celebrated by Bishop Conlon at the Cathedral.  Motorcoach transportation will be provided.  No cost or RSVP required. For more information, contact Paul Jarzembowski ((815-834-4047) or pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org. Time: 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord's Supper, 8:30 p.m. Pilgrimage Journey held at the Cathedral in Joliet.

 

 

Lisle Area "Spirit & Truth"

Eucharistic Adoration Community

Every Friday Night - 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Held at St. Joan of Arc Parish, 820 Division St., Lisle. For more information: Ben Petty, benjpetty@gmail.com or check out their website at Lisle Area "Spirit & Truth"

 

 

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OTHER LINKS…

 

Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry

 

Arch-Diocese of Chicago Young Adult Ministry

 

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SOME RESOURCES FOR COLLEGIATE YOUNG ADULTS…

Catholic and College Bound: Five Challenges and Five Opportunities (by George R. Szews, ACTA Publications, 2008) is a great little book for anyone heading off to college (or even students around in college).

The author outlines five things that will challege college students' faith and well-being on campus, and then gives students five great ways to overcome obstacles and develop strong faith lives while away at school. 

 

 

Ready for College: Everything You Need to Know (by Michael Francis Pennock, Sorin Books/Ave Maria Press, 1997/2005 rev.) is a basic guidebook about the transition from high school to a new life on a college campus.

This book is also helpful by providing a spiritual dimension that encourages college students to develop an ongoing relationship with Jesus through the practice of their faith and maintain a spritual fitness based on the values taught by their familes and churches.

 

 

Losing Your Religion, Finding Your Faith: Spirituality for Young Adults

(by Fr. Brett C. Hoover, Paulist Press, 1998) is a great read for any college students who strugle with their faith.

According to Fr. Brett Hoover, losing one's religion is just a part of our growth process, but what really defines us is the real challenge to find a vibrant, honest, and relevant adult appreciation of faith and belief.  On a college campus, this is a great resource when questions and doubt arise.

 

CONTACT US…

 

For questions please contact Mr. Dave Miserendino at (630) 851-3444 x225 or via email at DaveM@olmercy.com

 

Would you like to help plan college ministry events? If so, please contact us at DaveM@olmercy.com to find out how you can help!