What is campus ministry?

“Campus ministry is an expression of the Church’s special desire to be present to all who are involved in higher education and to further the dialogue between the Church and the academic community.  Campus ministry seeks to proclaim the Good News and work in higher education toward the goal of developing a culture in which human beings can realize their full potential.  The faith community and higher education are involved in the common pursuit of the life of wisdom.  This pursuit finds fulfillment in Jesus Christ, the wisdom of God who reveals the mystery of human existence.  Campus ministry is the public presence and service through which baptized persons are empowered by the Spirit to use their gifts on behalf of the Church in order to be instruments in the Kingdom.“ (Empowered by the Spirit).

Where is Campus ministry?  What do we do?

Campus ministry communities are at Lynchburg College, Randolph College, and Liberty University.  The mission of the ministry is: to provide a spiritual “home away from home” for students, faculty and staff.  Our community is involved in a balance of spiritual, social and service opportunities.  The ministry enables each of us to grow in our faith journey while making great friends and helping others.  The aspects of campus ministry include:

1. Forming the Faith Community
2. Appropriating the Faith
3. Forming the Christian Conscience
4. Educating for Justice
5. Facilitating Personal Development
6. Developing Leaders for the Future
7. Being present to the Institution (of which we are a part)  Empowered by the Spirit

Together we celebrate Mass weekly on campus at LC, eat meals together, have spiritual opportunities such as bible studies, sponsor ecumenical/interfaith gatherings, spend time in fellowship and volunteer on our campuses and in the greater Lynchburg community.  There are also many diocesan workshops and retreats of which students may take advantage. Campus ministry hopes to link the students more closely with the canonically tied parishes  to foster a vital future for both the students and the Church in bringing the Kingdom of God to those around us.

Picture Yourself With Us

Upcoming Retreats

How to get involved?

Contact the following campus ministers:

Kaky Bowden,                                                                 JoAnne Berrier
Lynchburg and Randolph Colleges                               Liberty University
Office (434) 544-8698                                                    home (434) 237-5340
Cell (434) 941-3187                                                        cell (814) 590-2642
Bowden_k@lynchburg.edu                                             berrier@jetbroadband.com  

 Calendar

Dinner for RA’s and EMT’s cosponsored by Catholic Community 6pm

Freshmen move-in, Saturday, August 22^nd, all day

Mass Sunday, August 23^rd, 4:30pm followed by supper in the Spiritual Life Center (SLC)

Mass Sunday, August 30^th, 4:30pm followed by a cookout in the Dell

Ice cream social/start up meeting, Wednesday, September 2nd, 8pm SLC

Mass September 6^th, 4:30pm followed by supper in SLC

Mass September 13^th. 4:30pm followed by supper in SLC

Parent’s Weekend, September 19-21^st, Mass Sunday, Sept 21^st, 9:30am followed by brunch in SLC

Retreat weekend, September 25^th -27^th, ECCL (Empowering Catholic Campus Leaders)

Mass September 27^th, 4:30pm followed by supper in SLC