Ongoing Programs

Campus Ministry seeks to provide opportunities for students to develop their spiritual growth through contemplation, to participate in community building, and to learn more of the heritage of CNR through ongoing programs and special events.

Prayer and Spirituality

Prayer Fellowship Group
When read with faith and understanding, the Bible serves as a source of personal inspiration, a guide for a good life, an answer to questions, and a contact with God. Our campus Prayer Fellowship Group builds on the rich tradition of Christian communities who continue to find comfort, guidance, and values in the books of the Bible. Join in the discussion every week in the Campus Ministry Office. I'm Interested!

Pastoral Counseling
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Members of the Campus Ministry team are always available to talk about any problems or issues. Please do not hesitate to call or drop in to our offices in Brescia Hall. I'm Interested!

Sacrament Preparation [more]
Fr. Joseph Flynn, OFM Cap., our Chaplain, is available for sacrament preparation, arranging Catholic alumnae/i marriages, and reconciliation. I'm Interested!

Spiritual Direction [more]
Spiritual Direction is a means to examining the relationship between the human and the divine. I'm Interested!

Peace and Justice

Peacebuilders [more]
MediaLibrary#1410 Peacebuilders, the CNR Pax Christi Chapter, studies, reflects on, and prays about issues of peace and justice on both local and international levels. In addition, Peacebuilders plans action and advocacy for the CNR Community on vital issues of justice and peace such as hunger, homelessness, and human trafficking. I'm Interested!

Mission Service Project [more]
MediaLibrary#1471 The Mission Service Project is an ongoing commitment of the CNR community to help people in need in the United States and in varied places throughout the world. Members of the divisions and schools of the College serve on the MSP committee and meet regularly to continue guiding the College community in serving our sisters and brothers whom we encounter on our yearly Plunge Service Trip. Much needed assistance has been made in the past to impoverished populations on the US/Mexico border, the West Virginia and Kentucky Appalachians, Hale House in New York City, Guatemala, and New Orleans. I'm Interested!

Fall Semester Social Justice Series

Hunger Banquet
The Hunger Banquet
is a unique activity raising awareness about hunger. It engages participants in a dramatization of the unequal distribution of resources and wealth in the world, thereby educating individuals on world hunger facts as well as ways to combat this global tragedy. CNR’s Hunger Banquet, which is outlined by Oxfam America, takes place during the fall semester, alternating with the Sleep Out and Stuck in Traffick.

Sleep Out
MediaLibrary#864 The Sleep Out is a unique opportunity for the CNR Community to spend a night outside sleeping on Maura Lawn to discuss, think, and learn about homelessness, in order to raise awareness and advocacy. CNR’s Sleep Out, which is outlined by the National Coalition for the Homeless, is the major fall semester event for Campus Ministry's CNR Pax Christi Chapter, in lieu of the Hunger Banquet and Stuck in Traffick.

Stuck in Traffick: A Human Trafficking Event
MediaLibrary#865 Stuck in Traffick was developed by the CNR Peacebuilders chapter and premiered in October 2006. A slide presentation showcases the global crime of human trafficking. Participants are encouraged to write to their congressional representatives immediately following the program at advocacy tables set up by Government Relations. Stuck in Traffick is the third in the fall semester social justice series.

Ministries

Peer Ministry [more]
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Peer Ministers are student leaders who assist the Office of Campus Ministry in its work of worship, service, and social justice. Those who feel that sharing their faith is an important part of their lives should consider joining the team! I'm Interested!

Liturgical Ministries
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Become an active member of the worshipping community at CNR as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector/Reader, Chapel Choir Member, or Server. I'm Interested!

Music Ministries [more]
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Become an active member of the CNR Gospel Choir or Chapel Choir. I'm Interested!

Celebrations

Open House
A celebration at the beginning of each new academic year is held at our offices in Bresica Hall. Food and drink are shared as the Peer Ministers and professional staff welcome students to active participation in our community of faith.

Creche Blessing and Tree Lighting

Advent is observed at CNR with special blessings of the outdoor Nativity and a specially-lit Christmas tree outside the Castle on Chidwick Walk. Carollers lead everyone in song as hot chocolate, cider and Christmas cookies warm up the December night air.

Roses in December
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The lives of four American women who were martyred in 1980 while working with the poor in El Salvador are remembered each year at CNR on December 2 -- Ursuline Sister Dorothy Kazel, lay missioner Jean Donovan, and Maryknoll Sisters Ita Ford and Maura Clarke.

Angela Fest
MediaLibrary#2353 In celebration of the life of Angela Merici, the founder of the Sisters of St. Ursula, Campus Ministry hosts a traditional feast every January on [or near] St. Angela’s feastday. All members of the College Community are invited to partake of some food and comraderie.

“Evening of Praise” Spring Concert
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The Gospel Choir, joined by other choirs and a praise dance team, invite the community to join in an evening of praise and worship during the spring semester.