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College Connection for Catholics is...

obvious increase the number of students participating in Campus Ministry should greatly benefit the Church in many ways.

SerraUSA wants to help High School graduates locate the "Catholic presence" when they arrive on campus - especially at schools that have an active Catholic Campus Ministry program.

The Purpose

To help High School graduates locate the "Catholic presence" when they arrive on campus - especially at schools that have an active Catholic Campus Ministry program.

The Rationale

A recent study completed by CARA for the U. S. Bishops concerning Catholic Campus Ministry (November, 2005) confirmed a strong opinion that those who were active in Campus Ministry: attended Mass more often than those who did not participate in Campus Ministry; donated more to their Parishes; became leaders in the Parishes; and were more likely to consider a vocation to the Priesthood or Religious Life. The obvious conclusion: increasing the number of students participating in Campus Ministry should greatly benefit the Church in many ways.

The Method

Serra Clubs in the United States are being asked to solicit student information from Catholic High Schools and Parish Youth Ministers. This information will allow to preparation of small packets of information about the school’s campus ministry programs and facilities (location - time of Services - who's in charge – programs –fellowship, etc.).

By furnishing the Campus Minister names and addresses of Catholic students coming to their school, the Campus Minister has an opportunity to send a personal invitation to the student to visit their facility when they arrive on campus. Should there be no official “Catholic presence” on campus, the student will receive information about a nearby Parish.

Further Information

For further information on the COLLEGE CONNECTION for Catholics program contact Judy Cozzens, Program Coordinator SerraUSA Vocations Committee.

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For Catholic Parishes

2012 Plan for College Connection for Catholics in Catholic Parishes

2012 Implementation for College Connection for Catholics in Catholic Parishes

2012 College Connection for Catholics Flyer for Catholic High Schools

 

For Catholic High Schools

2012 Plan for College Connection for Catholics in Catholic High Schools

2012 Implementation for College Connection for Catholics in Catholic High Schools

2012 College Connection for Catholics Flyer for Catholic High Schools

 

Why College Connection for Catholics is so Important!

Sample Packet for your Catholic Student

Resources

Click the link below for the College Connection for Catholics Website!

College Connection for Catholics

College Connection for Catholics, Administrator
NET Ministries, USA
Email: collegec@netusa.org
Phone: (651) 450-6833

Additional Information

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