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Year of Mercy
Starting today, on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy will be observed by the Catholic Church through November 2016. This year of Mercy is an opportunity for us all to experience God's healing mercy. Pope Francis encourages us to forgive, listen, engage in peaceful dialogue and practice the spiritual and corporal works of mercy. Be sure to check out the Year of Mercy section of our website and join our online mercy retreat to receive student reflections and suggestions for how to bring God's mercy to others. Learn more here. |
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Student Blogs
This week Megan and Katie discuss the Year of Mercy and how we are called to both acknowledge God's mercy in our lives and act mercifully and generously to those around us. Specifically, Katie (Go Forth) takes on the concept of Holy Doors and how our every day encounters with entrances can play a role in our orientation toward the world while Megan (Come! Live in the Light!) discusses her recent visit to the South Bend Juvenile Justice System and our call to serve everyone, not just those who are easy to love.
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ATTN Juniors: Now Hiring!
Juniors with a desire to serve the church within their campus and parish communities are encouraged to apply to be a Campus Ministry Anchor Intern for the 2016-2017 Academic Year. Anchor prepares students to lead and serve while also taking on responsibilities in the areas of Sacramental Preparation and Catechesis, Multi-cultural Ministry, Compass Freshman Fellowship, Liturgy, and Retreats Pilgrimages and Spirituality. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. Apply here.
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Becoming Catholic or Being Confirmed
Learn more about the year-long RCIA program or completing your initiation into the Catholic Church through the confirmation short course at an informational session on Jan. 13 at 7 p.m. in the Coleman-Morse Center, room 330. This session is designed for interested students and sponsors. For more information, please email Brett Perkins or Deacon Matt Hovde. |
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
A special bi-lingual Mass will celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Friday, Dec. 11 at 5:15 p.m. in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart. All are invited to join in prayer and song with the Notre Dame Folk Choir, Coro Primavera de Nuestra Senora, Mariachi ND and Balet Folklorico. University president Fr. John Jenkins, C.S.C., will preside and Fr. David Scheidler, C.S.C., will preach. Coro Primavera will provide prelude music starting at 5 p.m. Las mananitas, a celebration including the singing of the traditional birthday song of Mexico will kick off the celebration for Our Lady on Thursday, Dec. 10 at 11:30 p.m. in the CoMo Chapel. A fiesta with food will follow.
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Sing with the Community Choir
The University of Notre Dame Community Choir is comprised of men and women of all ages from the greater South Bend community as well as students, faculty and staff from the university. One of the choir's major roles is singing at Midnight Mass on Christmas. Rehearsals are open to anyone and will be held on Dec. 14 and Dec. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and on Dec. 24 at 9:30 p.m. in room 329 of the Coleman-Morse Center. For more information, please email Patrick Kronner.
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Music at Mass
This spring, Campus Ministry will offer a series of workshops designed to help current and future music commissioners and accompanists with specific needs for their hall's music at Mass. Offerings include piano accompaniment, guitar accompaniment, the role of the choir and leading a choir/improving choral sound. If you're already a music minister, or think you might like to become one, please stay tuned for more information when you return to campus in January. Please also feel free to email Kate Barrett to learn more. |
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World Youth Day Pilgrimage
Campus Ministry will lead a pilgrimage to World Youth Day, a worldwide youth celebration with Pope Francis, in Krakow, Poland from July 23 to Aug. 3, 2016. Join us for an informational session this Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. in the CoMo Lounge. Accepted students will attend a variety of WYD events, including catechetical sessions with English-speaking bishops, a pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Sanctuary, daily prayer and Mass opportunities and several encounters with Pope Francis. Learn more here.
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Spring 2016 Nun Run
Campus Ministry will sponsor a "Nun Run" over Spring Break for any female student discerning a religious vocation. Students will travel with Sr. Maria Gemma Salyer, O.S.F., to various religious communities near Nashville, Tenn., St. Louis, Mo. and Chicago to gather in prayer and learn more about religious life. The cost for the Nun Run is $30. Students are also responsible for meals on the road. The trip is limited to 13 students. Apply for the Nun Run here. For more information, please contact Sr. Maria Gemma.
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Pancake Break
Campus Ministry will serve free pancakes to hungry students interested in taking a break from studying on Monday, Dec. 14 at 10 p.m. in the St. Andre Room inside the Coleman-Morse Center. The St. Andre Room is located on the first floor next to the Student Lounge. All are invited.
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