Student Campus Minister Responsibilities

Student Campus Ministers are an integral component of the Newman Centre's Campus Ministry Initiative. Under the supervision of the Chaplaincy Coordinator and Executive Director, Student Campus Ministers are first and foremost part of the Newman Centre Residential Community. This Community is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, striving to hear and live the Word of God in the Tradition of the Roman Catholic Church. Thus, Student Campus Ministers are bearers of and witnesses to Christ. Our deepest unity and meaning is found in the celebration of the Eucharist, a celebration that does not end with the Mass, but is instead the focal point that invigorates all our activities.

Each member of the Campus Ministry Team plays an important role in the overall campus outreach of the Newman Centre, bringing his or her own unique personality, talents and skills to the community-at-large. This experience also provides the opportunity for a significant deepening and sharing of personal faith (peer ministry), helping others to grow in the process.

Some of the Newman Centre's programs and activities require a team effort and presence in which the Student Campus Ministers act as a group. During these events, together we provide an environment in which University students and parishioners can come to a deeper involvement and understanding of faith and God, community and friendship, social justice and compassion for others.

Success of community events depends largely on each individual's spirit of availability, flexibility, and willingness to help. During these times, one quickly realizes that living in community involves both self-sacrifice and a spirit of generosity, which can be challenging when faced with simultaneous academic, social and personal demands. Responding to these events as team, however, can make communal responsibilities relatively stress-free and quite enjoyable.

For an example of the current team's specific responsibilities associated with being a Student Campus Minister, click here. For a profile of the current campus ministry team click here

Responsibilities Associated with Residency

Living in community requires a sense of understanding and respect for others. Residency guidelines have been developed to facilitate this experience and to ensure that expectations associated with residency are effectively communicated. A copy of the guidelines will be sent upon application.

Our reasonable room and board rates include private room, shared or private bath, food and utilities.

Application Requirements

• Must be a university student and demonstrate a lifestyle consistent with principles of the Catholic faith.
• Interest and willingness to commit toward becoming a member of the Campus Ministry Team.
  • Being available, flexible, and willing to help in meeting the demands of community life and campus ministry.
  • Demonstrating a sense of generosity in reaching out to help others.
• Willingness to assume responsibility for duties associated with residence at the Newman Centre.
  

To schedule an interview, email a short biographical summary, relating information about your spritual journey, family life, previous experience of living in community (if applicable), program of study and a statement of why you would like to become part of the Newman Centre Student Ministry Team to Fr. Patrick O'Dea, Pastor, at frpatodea@yahoo.com

Deadline for applications for Summer Term (June - Aug '08): March 31, 2008

Deadline for applications for Fall/Winter Term (Sept '08 - Apr '09): May 15, 2008