Lead with a heart for others.

Located in Washington D.C. — home to some of the most powerful leaders and decision-makers on the planet — Catholic University of America is nurturing a different type of leader. One not motivated by accolades or titles, but by servanthood and love.

We model true Christian leadership after the example set by Jesus Christ, who washed the feet of His disciples at the last supper — a profound act of love and service — and instructed them (and us) to humbly serve others in the same way. 

Student Leadership includes a wide range of opportunities for students to be leaders of faith at Catholic University. To deepen and expand our reach, we also have the following ministry leadership teams:

  • Cardinal Service Corps (CSC) Leadership Team

    Lead weekly service sites and large-scale service events while supporting students in faith-based reflection. Students can apply to be on the team after their first semester at CUA.

  • Chapel & Sacred Element Cleaning Coordinator

    Train and coordinate students in cleaning and maintaining the chapels and liturgical items. Students can apply for this position after their first semester at CUA.

  • Communications Team

    Create, manage, and distribute content across media platforms for Campus Ministry. Includes designers, writers, photographers and videographers, and data management. Students can apply for this team after their first semester at CUA.

  • Emcee/Head Server

    Serve and emcee at daily and Sunday liturgies, as well as special Basilica Masses. Students can apply for this position after their first semester at CUA.

  • Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

    Assist the priests with distributing Holy Communion at Mass. Students can be trained, commissioned, and participate in this role as early as their first semester at CUA.

  • Freshman Ministry Team (FMT)

    Help first-year students encounter Jesus and find community on campus through small groups and other activities. FMT also serves on Freshman Retreat. All first-year students can participate in FMT activities. Students can apply to be FMT leaders after completion of their Freshman year at CUA.

  • Head Sacristan

    Train and schedule student sacristans; support Mass setup and cleanup. Students can apply for this position after their first semester at CUA.

  • Hospitality Team

    Assist with welcoming, seating, handing out programs, and facilitating processions during liturgies. Students can apply for this team after their first semester at CUA

  • Music Ministry Team

    Lead worship through music at Campus Ministry liturgies, including participation in the Schola Cantorum. Students can apply and audition for this team after their first semester at CUA

  • Office Assistant

    Support Campus Ministry operations through administrative tasks, event preparation, van coordination, and campus errands. This is a part-time, paid role and spots are limited. Students can apply and interview for available positions after their first semester at CUA. 

  • Praise & Worship Team Leader

    Lead music during Wednesday Holy Hours and Sunday 9 PM Mass. Coordinate team practices and materials.  Students can apply and audition for this position after their first semester at CUA.

  • Reader/Lector

    Proclaim the Word of God during Campus Ministry liturgies. Students can be trained, commissioned, and participate in this role as early as their first semester at CUA.

  • Retreat Team

    Formerly Freshman Retreat Team (FRT) this new team runs both Freshman Retreat in the fall, and the new Undergraduate Retreat in the Spring. Students are welcome to apply for this team after their first year at CUA.

  • Small Group Leaders

    Lead sophomores  to seniors in faith-sharing groups focused on Scripture, theology, or spiritual topics weekly for students seeking spiritual growth and fellowship. Students are welcome to apply to be a small group leader after their first semester at CUA.

  • Women's Ministry Planning Team

    Opportunities for Catholic women to grow in faith, friendship, and virtue through weekly and one-off events. Open to all female students. Women can apply for the planning team after their first semester at CUA.

Expectations and Pillars of Student Leaders

  • Excellence in Study

    Your primary vocation right now is to be a good student. As a student leader, we encourage you to order your priorities, especially in your studies

  • Excellence in Virtue

    We encourage every Student Ministry leader to live virtuously, practicing especially the cardinal virtues (prudence, justice, temperance, fortitude). Opportunities for formation and education in the virtues and how to practice them will be provided, as they pertain to each role.

  • Be an Ambassador for the Mission of Campus Ministry

    Campus Ministry aims to make Jesus Christ known, loved and proclaimed in the world, primarily through guiding students towards a lifelong integration of faith, prayer, study and works of mercy. In serving or working as a Student Ministry leader, we encourage you to be an ambassador of this mission.