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Campus Ministry
"Campus Ministry is the embodiment of the Church on campus. Campus Ministry forms a Catholic Christian community through worship, reflection on the faith, peer ministry, and outreach to the university at large. Through the efforts of this ministry, Catholic students are formed in the faith, 'empowered by the Spirit' to realize the kingdom of God on campus and become prepared to contribute to the Church following their college years."
"Campus Ministry is an expression of the Church's special desire to be present to all who are involved in higher education."
"Campus Ministry gathers the Catholics on campus for prayer, worship, and learning, in order that they might bring the light of the Gospel to illumine the concerns and hopes of the academic community."
"All the members of the Church on campus are called, according to their own gifts, to share in this ministry."1
- Appalachian State University
- Belmont Abbey College
- Brevard College
- Davidson College
- Thea House (Bennett and NC A&T Universities)
- UNC-Asheville
- UNC-Charlotte
- Greensboro (UNC-G, Greensboro College, and Guilford College)
- Wake Forest University (Salem College, NC School of the Arts)
- Western Carolina University
Appalachian State University
Campus Minister 232 Faculty Street Boone, NC 28607 828-264-8338 or 828-264-6347 (St. Elizabeth's Church)
Mass Schedule: 7:30 pm Sundays in the Campus Ministry Center
- Wednesday night dinners, held in the Campus Ministry Center at 7:00pm
- Monthly Taizé worship2
- Hiking and reflection trips
Belmont Abbey College
Campus Minister Ruth Payne, Director of Campus Ministry Belmont Abbey College Office of Campus Ministry 100 Belmont-Mount Holly Road Belmont, NC 28012 704-829-7196 ruthpayne@bac.edu
Chaplain Fr. Kieran Neilson, O.S.B. 704-825-6836
Belmont Abbey College is an academic community in the Catholic Benedictine liberal arts tradition. Students are prepared for a contemporary world of work, service to all and personal growth. We recognize and respect that each person is on and individual spiritual journey. All Students, faculty, staff, alumni and monks are encouraged to be involved in the spiritual, physical and emotional journey to better understand Christ's message in the Word.
Goals
- To provide opportunities for the campus community to take part in the sacramental life of the Catholic Church; i.e. Eucharistic liturgies, Reconciliation, Sacramental; preparation.
- To provide opportunities of prayer for all students and the other members of the community.
- To provide retreats where the community may grow spiritually, emotionally and psychologically in an awareness of God, others and self.
- To provide relevant events, programs and discussions to help the community to grow and to utilize their gifts and talents to serve God and community.
- To offer an open door policy with in our faith community to be available and accessible to our students on a regular basis.
- To be hospitable and tolerant of others as we each grow in the love of Christ.
Programs
- Weekly Student Mass for Sunday worship
- Outward Bound Leadership experiences
- RCIA Ministry
- Retreats
- Special Celebrations
- Liturgical Ministry
- Quilt Outreach
- Athlete's community outreach
- Diocesan programs
- Community Service involvement
- Campus life
- Missions
- Youth Ministry
Brevard College
Campus Minister James Gensch Sacred Heart Church 4 Brian Berg Lane Brevard, NC 28712 828-883-9572 gallivant@citcom.net
- Ecumenical mid-week meditations and Special Services to worship and reflect prior to key Christian Holydays during the academic year
- Tuesday evening meetings of Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Fall weekend retreat, held at the Hinton Rural Life Center
Davidson College Catholic Campus Ministry "Young Adults Gaining Strength for Life from Faith"
Campus Minister Barb Bagnall PO Box 314 Davidson, NC 28036 704-894-2917 BB195@aol.com
Chaplains Fr. Joseph Kerin Fr. David Brozka St. Mark Parish 704-948-0231
Student Leaders Hilary Dack Sarah Gniadek Amber Hartman
Mass Schedule: Sunday: 6:30pm, Lingle Chapel
The Davidson College Catholic Campus Ministry (CCM) is a faith community journeying together through the college years. CCM offers the students at Davidson a wide range of opportunities for involvement on many different levels. It is a viable community where all are welcome. As our motto states, we are young adults gaining strength for life through faith.
Service: Davidson's CCM offers several opportunities for service. Several students volunteer weekly or occasionally with the lunch buddies program at Blythe Elementary School and the Joshua's Farm program. This past spring, twelve students spent their spring break in New Orleans, LA, on an Alternative Spring Break trip. Retreats: In addition to the Diocesan College Retreat, several students attended the Pax Christi Retreat in Jacksonville, FL and others traveled to the Monastery of the Holy Spirit in Conyers, GA for a silent retreat weekend. Each fall, CCM holds a retreat at St. Francis House in Hickory, NC to start out the school year with community and prayer. Weekly Programs: Each Thursday night at 6:30, students meet in the Carolina Inn for the weekly Renew session. This is a time to gather for a meal and some sort of faith sharing or prayer, which changes week to week. In addition, each Wednesday morning, at 10:30, many students congregate in Barb's office for Inquiry sessions, held for those interested in becoming Catholics, but also foster challenging and enlightening discussions of the Catholic faith for anyone interested. Other Events: Davidson CCM offers two special Masses annually: an Advent Mass of Light and a Lenten Mass for the community to come together in prayer during these special Church Seasons.
Thea House Bennett and NC A&T Universities
Campus Minister Alberta Hairston 1009 Bluford Street Greensboro, NC 27401 336-272-5868 theahouse1@juno.com
Mass Schedule: 4:00 pm, the 2nd Sunday of every month
Thea House Hours: 12:00 noon-8:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Statement of Purpose:
- To be of spiritual and intellectual assistance to students, faculty, and staff
- To faithfully represent the Catholic Christian Church
- To provide religious celebration that accents the African American experience
- To enter into dialogue and cooperative endeavors with the larger religious community
- To be a point of convergence and acceptance of good will for all
Activities:
- Student Council
- Monthly Dinners
- September Open House
- Service Projects
- Bible Study
- Interfaith Activities and Projects
- Black History and Black Catholic History Month Observances
- March 30-remembering Sister Thea
- Ski Trip to Boone, NC
- Leadership Development
- Peer Ministry
UNC-Asheville
Campus Minister Wendy Murray, M.S. St. Eugene Parish PO Box 8160 Asheville, NC 28814 828-254-5193
UNC-Charlotte
Campus Minister Mary Wright Office of Religious Affairs 9201 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28223-0001 704-687-4069
Chaplain Fr. Martin Schratz, O.F.M.Cap. 704-549-1607
Mass Times Saturday 5:30, at St. Thomas Aquinas Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:30, and 5:00, all at St. Thomas Aquinas
The UNCC Catholic Community focuses on the following four areas:
- Prayer/Worship: an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with God
- Retreats: an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with one another
- Service: an opportunity to deepen one's relationship with those less fortunate in society
- Leadership: an opportunity to plan and develop Catholic Campus Ministry at UNCC
- Wednesday night dinners and faith sharing
- Every fourth Sunday of the month, the parishioners at St. Thomas Aquinas prepare a home-cooked meal for the students after the 5:00 Mass
Directions to St. Thomas Aquinas: From the Main entrance of UNCC, cross University City Blvd. (Hywy 49) to Suther. St. Thomas will be 1 ½ blocks ahead.
Greensboro UNCG, Greensboro College, and Guilford College
Campus Minister
Fr. John Frambes, O.F.M. UNCG Associated Campus Ministries Center P.O. Box 26170 Greensboro, NC 27402 336-334-4264 catholicfellowship@uncg.edu
The Catholic Student Fellowship of Greensboro (CSFG) is a religious organization comprised of the three student faith communities of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro (UNCG), Guilford College, and Greensboro College (GC). Together, we strive to live lives of faith centered upon our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who calls us to loving service of God and neighbor. Through our celebration of Eucharist, study of Sacred Scripture, and day-to-day living of the teachings and traditions of the Catholic faith, our Christian witness to the Gospel is nurtured and strengthened.
Wake Forest University Catholic Community Salem College, NC School of the Arts
Campus Minister Fr. Jude DeAngelo, O.F.M. Conv. PO Box 7204 Winston-Salem, NC 27109 336-758-5018 deangejt@wfu.edu
Associate Campus Minister Julie Ostergaard PO Box 7204 Winston-Salem, NC 27109 336-758-5018 ostergjm@wfu.edu
Peer Ministers Maura Proulx Brad Sherry Kristin Wieneke
Mass Schedule: Sunday: 11:30am and 8:00pm in Davis Chapel Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 5:00pm in Davis Chapel Wednesday: 12 noon in Davis Chapel
The Wake Forest Catholic Community (WFCC) is a Faith-centered organization of students journeying together through the college years. At the center of WFCC is the student leadership organization known as the Peer Ministry Council (PMC). The members of the PMC serve the community by providing the atmosphere and activities that deepen faith and strengthen the bonds of unity.
WFCC offers students a wide involvement on many levels.
- Service: one of the most integral aspects of any faith community.
- Kimberly Park tutoring Samaritan Inn Soup Kitchen
- Spring Break service trip to Philadelphia
- Christmas Break service trip to Jamaica
- Liturgy: coordinates the lectors, eucharistic ministers, and musicians for the 11am and 8pm Sunday Masses.
- Spiritual Life: helps us to nourish our inner spirit and to broaden our faith experiences beyond Sunday Mass by assisting with retreats, dessert discussions, weekly faith sharing, and various opportunities for prayer and reflection.
- Community Dinners: provides great home-cooked meals and relaxed conversations. It's a great way to get to know other Catholic students and to introduce your friends to us.
- Communications: makes certain that the WFU community is kept well informed of all WFCC activities by the design and production of weekly bulletins, flyers, and email distributions.
- Joseph House: a monthly program which allows students to get off campus for an evening dinner and discussion with local Catholic professionals.
- Social: share good times with WFCC at Halloween, Christmas, Mardi Gras, Easter, and birthdays, as well as movie nights, excursions and events with other Campus Ministries.
Western Carolina University
Campus Minister Matthew A.C. Newsome PO Box 2766 Cullowhee, NC 28723-0364 828-293-9374 ccm@wcucatholic.org
Mass Schedule 7:30 pm Sundays
Outreach and service to other students and the community is central to our mission on campus. The faith commitment of the students is both obvious and inspiring.
- Prime Time Fellowship, 9:00 pm Wednesdays
- Eucharistic Adoration, Tuesdays 6-9 pm
- Alternative Friday Nights, 7:00 pm
- RCIA program
- Retreats
- Alternative Spring Break
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