Spiritual Growth
A fundamental goal of campus ministry is being present for students,
staff and faculty. You'll always find us around to lend a listening ear
when you need to talk, whatever the issue.
Spiritual Mentorship
One
of our aims is to mentor students as they integrate their learning with
their faith and make sense of the world. Spiritual mentoring
essentially involves one person walking alongside another as a companion
on the journey of faith to help them answer the questions: "Who is
God?", "Who am I in Christ?", and "To what has God called me as I live
out my life." The campus ministers at St. Thomas More College are
always happy to accompany you on your journey of faith. For more
information, please contact Campus Ministry.
Bible Study
Are
you interested in praying with the scriptures once a week for an hour?
Come explore and reflect upon the Gospel, using the ancient prayer form
of Lectio Divina - spending time with the Word of God. We gather on
Monday evenings at 7:00PM in the Chapel Prayer Room.
For more information, contact: Michael MacLean.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession)
In
the Sacrament of Reconciliation, Jesus provides us with a way of being
reconciled to God and to those we've hurt, and to be strengthened in our
connection to God's entire family. Opportunity for individual
(one-on-one) celebration of the sacrament is available at the College on
Wednesdays from 12:00PM-1:00PM in the STM Chapel Prayer Room, or by
appointment with:
Fr. Ron Griffin 966-8067
Fr. André Lalach 966-8930
In
addition, gathered evening reconciliation services, which include the
opportunity for individual confession, are offered once per term,
usually during the Advent and Lenten seasons.
RCIA
Every
year hundreds of people decide to become Catholics, and each one has
their own special story. Each is drawn to the Church by different
experiences and circumstances. The Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults (RCIA) has been established as the means by which a person can
explore the faith of the Catholic Church. It offers a way to grow in the
knowledge of Christ, and the Catholic faith, in company with others on a
similar journey.
The RCIA Program at St. Thomas More College
takes place within the parish community so participants are able to
share in the life of the Church expressed in a local parish. Weekly
meetings begin in September and culminate at the Easter Vigil on Holy
Saturday evening.
For more information, please contact Madeline Oliver.
Catholic update
If
you've recently completed the RCIA and want to continue growing in
faith, or if you're simply looking to refresh your knowledge about
Catholicism, then Catholic Update might be just for you! Bi-weekly or
monthly sessions, depending on participant schedules. Discussion topics
selected based on individual interest.
For more information, or to sign-up, please contact Fr. Andre Lalach.
Busy Person's Retreat
This
campus retreat for busy students is an on-campus, guided-prayer retreat
made within the daily activities of the lives of students (and faculty
and staff). The style and method is that of a directed retreat, in
which each retreatant meets daily with a director who guides their
reading of scripture and their personal prayer. Beginning on a Sunday
evening and ending on Thursday, retreatants commit themselves to one
hour per day, which includes 30 minutes of prayer and reflection with
selected Scripture readings and 30 minutes for meeting with a retreat
director.
For more information, please contact Fr. Andre Lalach.
Newman Retreat
In
January, the Newman Centre offers students and faculty an opportunity
to take time away from campus to pray and reflect. Through presentations
and discussion, songs and prayer, as well as fun activities, students
have the opportunity to explore more deeply their relationship with God
and their commitment to living a Christian life.
For more information, contact Michael MacLean.
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism
Confirmation
First Eucharist
First Reconciliation
Individuals
or parents of children needing to prepare for or schedule any of the
above sacraments, please contact Michael MacLean.
