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Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry at SMCC is designed to foster the formation of lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Simply put, a disciple is someone who shapes their habits and priorities around following Jesus and His teachings. With this goal in mind, Campus Ministry cultivates an environment where students are invited to deepen their relationship with God and participate in a variety of faith-based activities throughout the year. Three overarching themes guide the work of Campus Ministry: prayer, service, and retreats.

  • PRAYER: SMCC offers a wide range of prayer opportunities that are meant to inspire students to develop personal prayer habits and actively participate in the prayer life of the Church. These experiences include prayer at the beginning of each class period, daily petitions, praise and worship services, regular praying of the Rosary, Eucharistic Adoration, weekly Mass, and more.
  • SERVICE: Jesus once said that He “did not come to be served but to serve” (Matthew 20:28). Students at SMCC are challenged to move beyond their comfort zones and put their God-given gifts and talents into action for those in need. Through a variety of service opportunities — including mission trips in the U.S. and abroad — students are invited to reflect on how a life of service can lead to authentic joy and peace.
  • RETREATS: Students participate in annual retreats that invite them to reflect more deeply on their relationship with Jesus and with one another. All retreats are led in a loving, Christian environment that affirms the infinite dignity each student holds in the eyes of God. By stepping away from the distractions of daily life, students are able to better appreciate the abundant life our Lord desires for them.

Campus Ministry at SMCC Believes in These Prophetic Words:

  • “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire.” - St. Catherine of Siena

  • "The Church imposes nothing; she only proposes, she proposes like a lover to the beloved.” - St. John Paul the Great

  • “Right is right even if no one is doing it; wrong is wrong even if everyone is doing it.” - St. Augustine of Hippo

  • “The world offers you comfort, but you were not made for comfort. You were made for greatness!” - Pope Benedict XVI

  • “At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.” - St Teresa of Calcutta

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