FORMING THE FAITH COMMUNITY

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Pastoral counseling

Pastoral counseling is available to a wide variety of groups, including athletes and alumni. Please contact Fr. Brian Cummings.

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Individual spiritual counseling and spiritual direction 

Are you looking for growth in your relationship with God?

 “A spiritual director helps you to be more aware of and respond to God’s revelation as you experience it affectively- that is, in your feelings and emotions, not just in your mind.  In other words, spiritual direction deals not only with the head, but the heart as well.  In this sense, it is concerned with the whole person, or, in the jargon of the day, it is holistic. 

 Still more specifically, a spiritual director helps you to express your struggles, pain, joys and gratitude, and to share these with God; to notice God’s presence in your life and your prayer; to savor, relive and respond to your experience of God, and, finally, to notice interior changes and the effects these changes have on your relationships and your life.” (from What  To Look For In Spiritual Direction, written by Maureen Conroy, RSM, in Praying Magazine)

For more information by spiritual direction, contact Fr. Brian Cummings.

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Campus Ministry FOCUS Team

FOCUS (Faith Of Christians Uniting Students) is a group of St. Michael's students who are actively involved in Campus Ministry.  The FOCUS Team uses student involvement as peer ministers to the campus community to express and grow in faith.  Their "focus" is to enflame the heart and engage the mind in light of the Catholic faith.  The FOCUS team extends the presence of Campus Ministry into the Residence Halls and offers opportunities for other students to become more involved in exploring their spiritual life.  If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Anna Lester.

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Family and Friends of Faith Program

This program provides a chance for students and permanent community members to get to know one another, share a meal or activity, and build relationships.  We hope that this program will strengthen our connection between our permanent community members that worship at Saint Michael’s Chapel and students.  We also want to offer students the opportunity to enjoy a home environment while they are away from their families.  If interested, please pick up an application at the entrances of the Chapel, in the Edmundite Campus Ministry Office, or contact Anna Lester for more information.

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Grief Support Group

The Grief Support Group meets according to the needs of the group for Saint Michael's College community members who have suffered the death of a loved one. For more information, please contact Joanne Nelson.

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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

Based on demand, we join area parishes to help those who want to join the community of Christ, prepare for the reception of the Easter sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. For more information, please contact Joanne Nelson.