At the Office of Campus Ministry, we want to walk with you.
It is our mission to cultivate a community of faith here on campus and empower a generation of men and women who reflect the Gospel.
We do this by creating opportunities for men and women to build a relationship with Christ. Whether it be through worship or service, gathering with other believers in fellowship or seeking out opportunities to grow deeper in faith, stepping up into leadership or exploring your spirituality for the first time — Campus Ministry offers many ways to meet with a God who loves you and to get to know His heart for you.
Our Mission Statement
The Office of Campus Ministry supports the members of The Catholic University of America community in their individual and communal growth as they strive to live the message of the Gospel.
The ministry is directed toward and seeks to involve all members of the Catholic University of America community: students, faculty, administrators, and staff.
The Office of Campus Ministry is responsible for articulating a vision for this ministry and for acquiring and developing the necessary resources for implementing this vision.
The central responsibilities for this office include: convening the community for prayer and worship; providing a pastoral presence on campus and in the residence halls; facilitating social justice, community service, and outreach activities; offering sacramental catechesis and educational opportunities pertinent to faith development; and providing pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, and retreat opportunities.
Franciscan Vision of Campus Ministry at the Catholic University of America
Inspired by the mission and passion of St. Francis of Assisi, the beloved 13th century saint who sought with all his heart to live the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Campus Ministry staff at Catholic University of America strives to:
- Inspire young men and women to follow Christ and embrace and live the values of the Gospel within the context of the core values of The Catholic University of America.
- Encourage our students to participate as fully as possible in the liturgical and devotional life of the Church.
- Live our common life on campus as a witness to the community which we serve.
- Inculcate a special love and concern for the poor and those in need.
- Promote the culture of life in the hearts of our students, on campus and in our nation.
- Encourage a regard for nature as a gift from God to be used, developed, preserved, and revered.
- Instill in our students a faithful respect for the Church's Magisterial and a desire to always promote unity and charity within the Church.
- Serve all members of the Catholic University community regardless of their religious beliefs or practice.
- Act as student advocates by serving their corporal and spiritual needs through a ministry of presence.
For more information check out Franciscans.org.