Caldwell College students and residents of St. Catherine's Health Care make Christmas cards
for Aids Patients

The Office of Campus Ministry provides opportunities for all students, faculty and staff to nurture not only the spiritual and moral aspects of their lives but the social as well. It brings to life the Dominican and Catholic identity of all aspects of the spiritual life on the campus. It is the Mission of Campus Ministry at Caldwell College to assist all students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends in fostering their faith life and spiritual growth while strengthening and building the Caldwell College faith community. The Campus Ministry Office promotes Christian ideals through programs, liturgies, retreats and informal gatherings. Recognizing the diverse religious experience of the campus, the programs offered by the Campus Ministry Office are open for all to participate. Students, faculty and staff serve in various liturgical ministries throughout the year as lectors, acolytes, cantors and Eucharistic Ministers. Formal instruction leading to the initiation into the Sacraments is available to any student expressing an interest or desire. Each year, students are invited to go beyond themselves and meet the needs of the world community and local communities through special service oriented outreach projects.

The Campus Ministry Office serves all members of the College community; one does not have to be a Catholic or a Christian in order to benefit from or participate in the programs this office sponsors. Campus Ministry provides an avenue for spiritual growth and a vehicle for students, faculty and staff to contribute significantly to the religious life of the entire campus and their own spiritual lives. Students are invited to join with the Campus Minister in the planning and celebrating of those occasions that will enrich the religious and spiritual life of

Caldwell College students organize activities for Aftercare Program in Our Lady Help of Christians School, East Orange

the entire College. The Office of Campus Ministry serves as resource to students, faculty and staff seeking to deepen their spiritual lives through spiritual directions and programming that enables the spiritual growth and well-being of the individual.

  • The primary responsibility and concern of the Campus Ministry Office is the spiritual growth of the College community.
  • The goal of Campus Ministry is to call the entire institution to preserve and enrich its religious Dominican traditions.

  • A Eucharistic Celebration is held Monday through Friday at noon and Sunday at 9pm. Volunteering opportunities available at the Eucharistic Celebration include:
    - Music Ministry
    - Eucharistic Ministers
    - Readers

CAMPUS MINISTRY PROJECTS

The Campus Ministry sponsors at least one yearly retreat over a three day weekend.

A Newsletter is sent out throughout campus which contains a letter from the Campus Minister, a list of up-coming events sponsored by the Campus Ministry Office and by local parishes, as well as current Catholic information.

The Campus Minister resides in the Mother Joseph Residence Hall and is available to meet with students and faculty.

Anyone interested in Receiving the Sacraments for the first time is encouraged to meet with the Campus Minister to learn more about the Catholic faith. RCIA classes held on the bases of need. Click here to see projects done here on campus.