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Welcome to Campus Ministry. We invite you to take advantage of the many opportunities for involvement from the liturgies to the service opportunities, from the retreats to the small faith sharing communities and more. Whether you are Roman Catholic, part of another faith tradition, or are uncertain about your faith, Campus Ministry is here to journey with you.

What's Happening in CM...

SERVICE BREAK APPLICATIONS—Due September 3rd
Fall 2008 service break trip applications are due by 4:00pm on Wednesday September 3rd.  Applications available in the Campus Ministry office or click on the link below: http://www.villanova.edu/campusministry/service/breakexperiences/application.htm

WORLD RELIGIONS DAYS—September 17-18
World Religion Days celebrate diverse religions on campus through activities designed to engage students and inform the University community of the various religious traditions and faith opportunities open to all our students.

FRESHMEN ESCAPE RETREAT —September 26—28
Freshmen Escape is an opportunity for students to reflect on their Villanova experiences together on a weekend getaway led by upperclassmen.  You will have the opportunity to meet new friends, discuss issues of college life, explore your faith, get away for the weekend, relax and hang out.  Pick up a registration form from the Campus Ministry Interns in your building, or in the Campus Ministry office located in the basement of St. Rita’s Hall.

RCIA
WHAT IS RCIA? “R.C.I.A. is shorthand for the way the Catholic Church incorporates new adult members into its community, the body of Christ.  The letters are an acronym for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. QUESTIONS?   Contact kathy.overturf@villanova.edu or call 610-519-7978.

FOCUS
Focus Christian Fellowship, an ecumenical Christian group, meets on Monday nights (started August 25th) at 8:00 pm in St. Rita's Chapel. All are welcome.

GET REAL GROUPS
Get Real Groups are starting.  Meet with fellow students in a small group setting to talk about the everyday challenges of student life. Form new friendships as you share on topics that matter: Who am I? Where am I going? How do I live a meaningful life? Contact Linda at 610-519-6699 or see your campus ministry intern.

 

 

Video Clip: "Video Slideshow"
Photos from Miguel Aleman, Mexico Spring  Break Trip 2008
( Flash Video, 2.3 MB)

Video Clip: "A View from Within"
Watch this student-produced video on the inner workings of Campus Ministry and how we serve the Villanova Community
( Flash Video, 35.5 MB)

 

Interested in Getting Involved with Campus Ministry? Check out our offerings in:

Service & Volunteering
Retreats
Liturgical Ministry
Music
Faith-Sharing & Support Groups