college ministry

a Catholic outreach to young adults 18 to 25

coordinated by the Diocese of Joliet

Being Catholic in the college years (18 to 25) can be difficult at times.

This ministry exists to provide engaging and relevant opportunities for

networking, support, and spirituality for those in this stage in their lives. 

Our goal is to help college student connect with God, the Catholic Church,

the mission of the Church in the world, and a supportive peer community.

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Collegiate Leadership Conference

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, June 25-26-27, 2010

Lewis University Campus - Romeoville, Illinois

Click here for more details on the 2010 conference.

2010 Conference Theme: "Thy Will Be Done"

If you're a Catholic college student and you feel called to

make a difference in your world inspired by your faith,

this weekend conference is perfect for you.

Registration forms and details will be available in January 2010.

Until then,save the date and plan to be with us this summer.

You can also sign up to receive regular email updates about CLC 2010.

Click here and submit your name and email address to be put on our list.

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Collegiate Theology-on-Tap Nights

February 24, March 17, & April 7, 2010

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. @ The Coal Ben Restaurant

Benedictine University Campus - Lisle, Illinois

All collegiate young adults (regardless of your college

or university campus) are welcome to Theology-on-Tap.

Join other collegiate young adults for dinner and conversation

on topics of interest to Catholic college students today at

The Coal Ben Restaurant on Benedictine Univeristy's campus.

For more information about the speakers and other details,

contact Fr. Becket Franks, OSB, in the University Ministry Office

at Benedictine Univeristy at (630) 829-6028 or bfranks@ben.edu.

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Campus Connections

Are you away at school but want to stay connected

to your faith life back home in the Joliet Diocese?

Winter Campus Connections Newsletter

with great articles on important life issues, finding God in

favorite winter movies, and much, much more!

Click here to download a copy of the Winter 2009 Issue

(or click here to download the Fall 2008 issue online)

Contact Paul Jarzembowski if you want to be mailed or emailed this

or future issues of the Joliet Diocese's Campus Connections newsletter.

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Some Resources for Collegiate Young Adults

	Catholic and College Bound: Five Challenges and Five Opportunities (by George R. Szews, ACTA Publications, 2008) is a great little book for anyone heading off to college (or even students around in college). The author outlines five things that will challege college students' faith and well-being on campus, and then gives students five great ways to overcome obstacles and develop strong faith lives while away at school.
	Ready for College: Everything You Need to Know (by Michael Francis Pennock, Sorin Books/Ave Maria Press, 1997/2005 rev.) is a basic guidebook about the transition from high school to a new life on a college campus. This book is also helpful by providing a spiritual dimension that encourages college students to develop an ongoing relationship with Jesus through the practice of their faith and maintain a spritual fitness based on the values taught by their familes and churches.
	Losing Your Religion, Finding Your Faith: Spirituality for Young Adults (by Fr. Brett C. Hoover, Paulist Press, 1998) is a great read for any college students who strugle with their faith. According to Fr. Brett Hoover, losing one's religion is just a part of our growth process, but what really defines us is the real challenge to find a vibrant, honest, and relevant adult appreciation of faith and belief.  On a college campus, this is a great resource when questions and doubt arise.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

Contact Paul Jarzembowski in the Diocese of Joliet Young Adult Ministry Office

at (815) 834-4047, or e-mail him at pjarzembowski@dioceseofjoliet.org

to find out more about College Ministry and programs for college students.

Click here to see the calendar for all the latest updates on upcoming events

for young adults and college students throughout the Diocese of Joliet.

Looking for Catholic Campus Ministry Center on your campus?

Contact Kevin O'Donnell in the Diocesan Campus Ministry Office for more info.

Return to the Young Adult Ministry home page.

Theology-on-Tap copyright 2001 by:
The Young Adult Ministry Office of the Archdiocese of Chicago
(312) 466-9473 - 711 W. Monroe- Chicago Illinois - 60661