I will post a solution in the next post.
What about Catholic parents who send their kids to college, only to have them lose their faith?
"You have to work out, with fear and trembling, your own path to knowing God's love. So, I get a little tired of people moaning that their kids are going to college and losing their faith... Well, what did they think would happen? Do they think they would go to a public university, full of non-Catholics or failed Catholics, and expect them to be reassured? No, this is not what happens. It's a nasty world out there.
From Serra USA
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.
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
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
College Connection for Catholics, Administrator
NET Ministries, USA
Email: collegec@netusa.org
Phone: (651) 450-6833