Catholic Campus Ministry Resource Guide
2010 Version
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“Pastoral ministry is an indispensable means by which Catholic students can, in fulfillment of their baptism, be prepared for active participation in the life of the Church; it can assist in developing and nurturing the value of marriage and family life, fostering vocations to the priesthood and religious life, stimulating the Christian commitment of the laity and imbuing every activity with the spirit of the Gospel.
Close cooperation between pastoral ministry in a Catholic University and the other activities within the local Church under the guidance or with the approval of the diocesan Bishop, will contribute to their mutual growth.”
Ex Corde Ecclesiae, I.B.2.42
Table of Contents
Campus Ministry in the Twenty-first Century 1
Your Particular Campus Ministry Setting 1 Who are the Catholics? Where can ministry happen? Does ecumenical or interfaith cooperation exist? How do students, faculty and staff describe life on campus?
The Mission of the Campus Ministry 2
Comprehensive Campus Ministry 3
Hiring Considerations 5 The Responsibilities of the Campus Minister Resources for the Ministry Salary and Budget Guidelines The Hiring Process Development of a Campus Ministry Position Description Determining Necessary Qualifications of Applicants
Standards for Campus Ministers 8 CCCM Professional and Minimum standards Additional Competencies to Consider
The Search Process 13 Advertising Interviews Contracts Benefits Mandate and Commissioning A Story
Support for New Chaplains 14 New Campus Ministers’ Institute National Conferences Personal Liaisons The National Coordinator – When the National Coordinator Comes Calling Recommendations for Campus Ministers Working Alone
Evaluation 17
Appendices A - About Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry 29 B – Professional Code of Ethics 33 C - Sample Mission Statements for Campus Ministries 35 D - Sample Position Descriptions 38 E - Salary Information 48 F - Profile of a Campus Minister 50 G - Rite of Commissioning for a New Campus Minister 52 H - Glossary of Frequently Used Acronyms 54 I - Other Resources 55
Campus Ministry in the Twenty-First Century
The primary goals of a Catholic campus ministry are expressed in the document The Presence Of The Church In The University And In University Culture:1
“In every situation, the presence of the Church must be seen as a "plantatio" (planting) of the Christian community in the university milieu, through witness, proclamation of the gospel and the service of charity. This presence will mean growth for the "Christifideles" (Faithful) and a help in approaching those who are far from Jesus Christ. In this perspective, it seems important to develop and promote:
-a catechetical pedagogy characterized by a "sense of community," offering a variety of proposals, the possibility of differentiated itineraries and responses to the real needs of concrete persons; -pedagogy of personal guidance: welcome, availability and friendship, interpersonal relationships, discernment of the circumstances in which students are living and concrete means for their improvement. -a pedagogy for the deepening of faith and spiritual life, rooted in the Word of God, shared in depth through sacramental and liturgical life.”2
Your Particular Campus Ministry Setting
Canadian universities and colleges reflect a wide diversity of campus ministry situations. While some universities have well-established Catholic chaplaincies, many do not yet have an active Catholic presence on campus. Each campus has its own pastoral opportunities and challenges, many of which may be determined by answering the following questions:
Who are the Catholics on campus? The demographics of students can vary greatly from campus to campus. More people than ever are returning to college as mature students, often juggling children, school and work all at once. In some cities, a large percentage of students come from other countries and cultures. Campuses with many student commuters present different challenges for campus ministry than campuses where many students live in residences.
Where can the ministry happen? Some campuses have one or more chapels and busy campus ministry centres. At others, campus ministers meet with students in cafés or classrooms in the evenings. Local parishes sometimes support ministry to a campus and are willing to provide space for meetings and events. Developing relationships with the university administration and with the student government is important; in
1 Congregation For Catholic Education, Pontifical Council for the Laity, and the Pontifical Council for Culture (1994)
2 The Presence Of The Church In The University And In University Culture, III.1.8
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some instances, after years of “camping out” on campus, chaplains became officially associated with the university and were given office space rent-free after the value of the campus minister’s service to the campus became evident.
Does ecumenical or interfaith cooperation exist? The quality of cooperation among religious groups varies from campus to campus. Some very secular campuses manage to develop thriving interfaith teams, which provide support for chaplains from different faith communities. At other places, Christian chaplains are just learning to work together peacefully.
How do students, faculty and staff describe life on the campus? Evaluating the realties at your particular environment for campus ministry is an important first step. What kind of challenges and opportunities does it present for ministry? What kinds of qualities will be needed in the minister called to serve this ministry?
The Mission of the Campus Ministry
“University and, more widely, university culture, constitute a reality of decisive importance. In this field, vital questions are at stake and profound cultural changes present new challenges. The Church owes it to herself to advert to them in her mission of proclaiming the Gospel."3
In order to develop the mission for the ministry at your particular setting, it is advisable to consult with as many groups in the community as will be involved with the ministry: students, faculty, parishes, diocesan youth ministers, etc. This consultation will not only help to prioritize the needs of the ministry; it also will help to develop a network of interest, information and support for the new minister in his or her pastoral work (Samples provided, Appendix C).
3 The Presence Of The Church In The University And In University Culture: Foreword, Paragraph 1
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Comprehensive Campus Ministry
FOSTERING A ECUMENICAL CULTURE OF &MULTIFAITH FAITH VOCATIONS COMMUNITY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & HOSPITALITY
CAMPUS PASTORAL CARE PRESENCE
LEADERSHIP JUSTICE & SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
PRAYER &
SACRAMENTS CATECHESIS RETREATS &
LECTURES
EVANGELIZATION
Elements of Comprehensive Campus Ministry 1. Faith Community & Hospitality Builds an environment where all feel welcome, based on Catholic faith and tradition. Provides outreach to all. Creates an atmosphere of Christian hospitality. 2. Pastoral Care Provides pastoral counselling, guidance, spiritual direction and support to students, staff and faculty. Knows when and how to provide referrals to professional counselling, medical and spiritual directors/experts. Keeps regular and accessible office hours and times of availability. 3. Justice and Service Nurtures students in social consciousness based on the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching. Provides for justice and service (charity) work. Infuses the concepts of justice, peace, stewardship of creation and human dignity into all aspects of ministry.
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4. Prayer and Worship Provides opportunities for students, staff and faculty to celebrate the Sacraments, especially Eucharist. Offers a variety of prayer experiences. Nurtures personal and community prayer. Provides opportunities and helps others grow in personal relationship with God through spiritual direction and an active, consistent prayer life. 5. Retreats and Lectures Provides opportunities to attend retreats that contribute to community, faith development, evangelization and leadership enrichment. Provides opportunities to attend lectures, usually from the local campus, university or area that contributes to the wide range of Catholic thought. 6. Evangelization Invites others to experience the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Proposes that relationship with Jesus Christ is life giving, while at the same time accepts the faith journey of each person and the campus culture, which is often secular. Evangelization should be an aspect of all areas of ministry. 7. Catechesis Provides opportunities for others to deepen their relationship with Christ and increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Enriches and expands the understanding of Scripture and Sacred Tradition to help others better “read the signs of the times.” 8. Leadership Development Calls forth and affirms the diverse gifts and talents of those whom campus ministry serves for campus involvement, parish leadership, and vocational call. Empowers leadership locally, regionally, nationally and internationally. Promotes the Canadian Catholic Student Association (CCSA) and its initiatives. Encourages attendance and active involvement at CCSA conferences and events. 9. Campus Presence Is visible and active outside of the office and chapel. “Loiters with intent.” Is available to students, staff and faculty in their milieu. Collaborates with student services and related departments (includes committee work). 10. Community Involvement Models and encourages involvement on the campus and in the local community. Is involved in the mission of the college or university. Reaches out to the local community to build bridges between campus and community, campus and youth ministry, campus and high school, campus and diocese. 11. Ecumenical and Multifaith Involvement Interacts and collaborates with other Christian denominations and multi-faith communities, especially with ecumenical groups during the Week for Christian Unity and with multi-faith groups regarding peace and dialogue events. 12. Fostering of a Culture of Vocations Fosters an awareness of one’s personal vocation and mission rooted “in the new life received in the sacrament of Baptism” (Novo Millennio Ineunte # 46).
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Hiring Considerations
“A sufficient number of qualified people-- priests, religious, and lay persons-- are to be appointed to provide pastoral ministry for the university community, carried on in harmony and cooperation with the pastoral activities of the local Church under the guidance or with the approval of the diocesan Bishop. All members of the university community are to be invited to assist the work of pastoral ministry, and to collaborate in its activities.”4
Campus ministers today are both lay people and ordained, men and women, working part-time and full-time. It used to be that Catholic campus ministry was served by a priest as a full-time ministry. However, over the last few decades an increasing number of lay ministers have been called into campus ministry. At present, a campus with a full-time priest campus minister is the exception. More often, professional lay ministers provide pastoral counseling, faith development programs and sacramental preparation, and work in cooperation with local parish priests to ensure that a Sunday Mass is available in the campus neighbourhood.
With ever-increasing numbers of lay people acquiring theological education and pastoral training, hiring committees can be selective about the kind of background and abilities they are seeking in a campus minister. Before advertising to hire a campus minister, the employer (diocese or university) should have completed a review of the following issues.
The Responsibilties of the Campus Minister
Developing a clear position description is laying groundwork for a satisfying working relationship with your campus minister. It is also a necessary basis for fair evaluation of the campus minister’s work. Some examples have been provided in order to demonstrate some of the ways that position descriptions can be expressed (Appendix D).
A position description should be reviewed annually to ensure that it still reflects the needs and expectations of the ministry. This process allows the Spirit to call us back to priorities that are central to the mission of the Church.
Campus minister Fr. Art Menu SJ offered the following insight in his contribution to the document Focus: Remembering, Living and Visioning Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM 1985): “In writing a position description, one must strike a balance between reflecting the already existing tradition (“the way we do things”) and stating an ideal (“The way things ought to be done”). This is an instance of the tension between institution and prophecy in the Church. What it means is that the writing of a
4 Ex Corde Ecclesiae, General Norms, Article 6.2.
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position description is an ecclesially significant act. It is also an opportunity to practice the truth in love.”
Campus ministers may be responsible for some or all of the following pastoral responsibilities. They should have training, education and competency in most of the areas of Comprehensive Campus Ministry or the willingness to acquire necessary expertise.
If the campus community may, at times, be without a priest, the campus minister should be trained in lay presiding and preaching skills.
Resources for the Campus Ministry
Space: A campus minister needs regular access to an office, either on campus or very close to campus, where he/she can meet with students and staff. A neighbouring parish, campus counselling services, ecumenical chaplaincy offices or a student centre may be able to provide this space.
Communications: It is important that a campus minister have the means to produce posters and other materials for advertising on campus, and a means to receive and send mail. Campus ministers need to have access to the methods of communication used by the community being served (e.g. phone, computers, internet, text-messaging, etc.)
Resource Materials: Books and other resources for program planning are important. The office should be stocked with basic supplies including a desk, chair, filing cabinet, paper, stapler, pens, pencils and computer.
Salary and Budget Considerations
CCCM has initiated research into the salaries of campus ministers and found that they range widely. The discernment of a just wage and fair compensation for campus ministry work should take into account factors such as the minister’s level of education and training, years of experience, and work expectations. Salaries also need adjustment for a higher cost of living in urban areas. The information provided in “Appendix E: Salary Information” will assist employers in determining a just wage. Cost of living increases should be calculated annually.
The total amount available for a program budget needs to be calculated before hiring a campus minister. Retreats, advertising, office supplies, resource books, and promotional events cost money. Travel and registration for the annual CCCM conferences should be budgeted for the campus minister’s ongoing professional development and support.
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The final details of a budget will be worked out according to the program developed by the campus minister, but a general picture of the available resources should be provided to interviewees.
In some circumstances, it may be possible to find other sources of funding for a diocesan campus minister position. These sources may be more forthcoming after the value of the ministry has been demonstrated, so it may be necessary to start with a part-time position. Alternative sources of funding are found in the following scenarios: local parishes have a sense of ownership of the campus ministry, and contribute to the salary of the minister the Student Services Department sponsors or contributes to the salary the university pays the complete salary and benefits for the campus minister (more likely at a Catholic university) a foundation (such as the Newman Foundation) contributes funds the cost of the ministry is shared with another Christian church and the campus minister serves students of both denominations.
In situations when more than one body provides funding for a position, the campus minister’s job description, evaluative process, and means of support and accountability need to be carefully articulated and agreed upon by all involved parties in order to avoid confusion. A Campus Ministry Committee may be very helpful in providing ongoing direction, mediation, support and evaluation when more than one sponsoring group is involved.
It is very important that the expectations of sponsoring parishes or institutions are based on the job description, and that the terms of their financial commitment are negotiated by a committee, not by the campus minister alone.
Development of a Ministry Position Description
Appropriate persons (campus ministers, representatives of the community and/or college faculty, diocesan representatives) should collaborate to develop a ministry position description based on established needs.
This description includes goals of the campus ministry, areas of professional responsibility, lines of accountability, employer's expectations, and evaluation procedures. Clarification of these issues will be essential in order to provide accurate information to applicants during the interviewing process.
In campus ministry, a position description is a written statement of those facts which are important to the campus ministers and those to whom they are accountable regarding the duties, responsibilities and organizational relationship of the role.
A position description may serve to point out areas of indefinite or unassigned responsibilities. Used effectively, it can be helpful for the campus ministers, 7
administration and university community as a guide for the direction of the campus minister’s work.
For more information about developing a position description, and to view samples of current Campus Minister position descriptions, see Appendix D.
Determining Necessary Qualifications of Applicants
The search for the right campus minister for your setting will be much more successful if the hiring committee is clear about the necessary qualifications of applicants.
CCCM Standards for Campus Ministers
The goal of CCCM is for all of its members to meet or exceed the professional standards. CCCM encourages its members to pursue the professional development required to meet or exceed these standards.
Minimum Standards
Taking into account the demands and role of campus ministers, these standards represent the minimum qualifications the CCCM deem necessary to be hired as a campus minister.
Professional Standards
The Professional Standards indicates a high level of competencies deemed necessary by CCCM for the professional practice of campus ministers.
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Category Minimum standard Professional Standard
Degree a) University Degree in related field (theology, religious studies, philosophy, education, counselling)
b) University degree in unrelated field Masters in Divinity or equivalent* but with a certificate in youth ministry, recognized diocesan lay formation certificate or combined experience and training.
Studies Three full year (or 6 half year) undergraduate level courses in theology, religious studies, and philosophy with at least two in theology and religious studies from an Masters in Divinity or equivalent* accredited college or university.
Certification in counseling practices and ethics (if one-on-one pastoral counselling will be any part of the ministry)
Experience One year experience in campus Two years’ full-time professional ministry or two years experience in a experience in campus ministry or five relevant ministry (e.g. youth and young years part-time. This experience must be adult ministry) in a college or university environment. Demonstration of . Through one of the following means: Professional a) supervised ministry experience (250 Competency hours) b) one unit of Clinical Pastoral Education c) or equivalent for those with 5 years professional experience*
Associations Current membership in the CCCM Current membership in the CCCM
Ecclesial Must provide an Ecclesial Must provide an Ecclesial endorsement, Endorsement endorsement, i.e. formal recognition by i.e. formal recognition by a Bishop in the a Bishop in the diocese/Eparchy of a diocese/Eparchy of a candidate’s candidate’s residence, a candidate’s residence, a candidate’s major superior if major superior if the candidate is a the candidate is a member of a religious member of a religious order, or a order, or a candidate’s ordinary if a candidate’s ordinary if a candidate is candidate is a diocesan priest, that a 9
a diocesan priest, that a person is a person is a Roman Catholic or Ukrainian Roman Catholic or Ukrainian Catholic Catholic in good standing and approved in good standing and approved for for ministry. ministry. Police Check Current criminal record check report Current criminal record check report
Professional Desire and commitment to develop Ongoing professional development Development professionally with a goal of through retreats, conferences, training, professional standard within 5 years. and study.
Code of Ethics Commitment to uphold the CCCM Commitment to uphold the CCCM Professional Code of Ethics Professional Code of Ethics
Additional competencies to consider when hiring: Person of faith, fully initiated member of the Catholic Church Nourishes faith through an active participation in a Catholic community Demonstrates a balanced lifestyle in the areas of physical, emotional and spiritual health Loves working with young people, shows awareness of their developmental stages and knows how to adapt to these stages Excellent communication skills, and the ability to articulate the Catholic faith through preaching, teaching, writing and spiritual direction Creative in their response to challenges in campus ministry. An understanding, acceptance and lived out experience of Vatican II ecclesiology so that he/she can empower students and faculty to minister to one another in their campus community Active prayer life: a spiritual director is recommended Knowledge of, and ability to translate into typical student vocabulary: Church History, Scripture, Sacraments and liturgy, Social teachings, Ethics and morality, Traditions of the Church, Pastoral Counseling or Spiritual Direction, World religions and interfaith dialogue Ability to work in a team atmosphere, which includes understanding how a team functions. Understands roles in a collaborative ministry, with lay and ordained working together. Deals with conflict maturely. Willingness and ability to network with: Bishop and Diocesan offices, Student Services and academic departments, Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry and the Canadian Catholic Students’ Association, Other related areas of campus life and young adult ministry
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The Search Process
You are ready to begin the search for candidates when you have completed the following:
researched and written the Campus Ministry Mission statement written the Campus Minister Position Description established a just wage for the job set a program budget for the ministry located the necessary resources of office space and materials determined the necessary experience and personal, academic, and professional qualifications for the campus minister consulted with all individuals or groups who will involved with the interview process, and set a budget for transportation and accommodation of interviewees
Advertising
CCCM can help you to advertise Campus Minister position openings through its web site and email network (see Appendix I, “Other Resources”). In addition, dioceses can advertise in local and national Catholic publication and websites.
Interviews
The hiring committee will be able to ascertain most of the academic, religious and professional qualifications of applicants from their resumes and by checking their references.
Before inviting an applicant to an interview, it is advisable to ask for several references and to check these references in order to get a better sense of whether the applicant is the right person for your ministry setting. Have they ever ministered in that kind of setting before? What gifts would they bring to the ministry?
In order to discern which person will be best for the job, final interviews should take place in person, not by telephone. It is strongly recommended that applicants who qualify for an interview be able to visit the campus ministry setting and meet the people with whom they will minister.
Specific interview questions, developed in advance, can help to determine whether the applicant has the attitudes and personal qualities needed in the position.
In developing your interview questions, your interview process must be in accordance with provisions of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Besides
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meeting with the hiring authority and the campus ministers, it is helpful if the candidates can also be interviewed by faculty and staff members, representatives of the community and other interested persons. Such conversations help all concerned to articulate their hopes and expectations. It has been found that naming persons to the team without sufficient consultation and for too short a time commitment can be detrimental to the ministry.
A trial period may be desirable. If so, its length and the procedures for assessment at the end of the trial period should be fixed from the outset.
Contracts
When an agreement concerning hiring is reached, a written contract is prepared and signed by the parties. A job contract is for the benefit of both the employer and the employee. There are a number of things that should be included in the contract: term of employment (contract dates) number of hours to be worked in one week (full time is 35-40) naming the person to whom employee is directly responsible what the employee will receive for a salary list of benefits to be received by the employee number of days for sick leave number of vacation days, including list of statutory holidays procedure for formal performance review and appraisal, and salary increases flexibility of work hours; balance of work time and rest arrangements for an annual retreat, and ongoing spiritual direction how will conferences/work-related events be handled, re: cost, transportation, number per year transportation/mileage issue; parish or diocesan policies employer support for on-going professional development
To be a valid contract, the document must be dated and signed by both the employer and the employee.
Benefits
The benefits that must be considered are: Health and life insurance for employee and dependents Retirement program Professional in-service allowance Retreat allowance Paid vacation time Sick leave
The in-service and retreat allowance benefits are essential to the professional development and spiritual health of the minister, and their inclusion should be non- 12
negotiable. The other benefits are sometimes provided through an already existing diocesan plan (for diocesan employees or school teachers) or through a university employees’ benefits plan.
Mandate and Commissioning The bishop may give a formal mandate to the campus minister in writing as well as presiding over a rite of commissioning. A rite of commissioning, ideally within a Sunday Mass celebration with the university community recognizes and celebrate the call of the minister to the ministry (see sample rite Appendix G).
A rite of commissioning can also provide the community with an opportunity to express its support for the ministry and the new campus minister. It will be important to involve the campus community in the planning and celebration of the rite.
A Story4 A Catholic college wanted to hire a woman to replace a departing team member. The members of the ministry team collaborated with members of the community, the President of the College, and the Diocese to prepare a ministry description based on the needs of the College and the community. An ad was prepared, ran in four Catholic newspapers and was posted on several websites including CCCM and Catholic Schools of Theology. The ads requested applicants to send a résumé. The six applicants were contacted: three were thanked, and three were asked to present themselves for interviews. That was a busy week! For three consecutive days, a candidate arrived. She was interviewed by the President of the College and spent a couple of hours with the ministry team looking at the position description, hearing about the way the team worked together and with others, being questioned, and asking questions. She met with the local bishop and some diocesan representatives for lunch, and had coffee with pastors and youth ministers at local parishes. The faculty, staff and residence directors had an open invitation to meet the candidates. It was a lively-- if exhausting-- exchange. There was another gathering for members of the student community to meet the candidate. Finally, since the National Coordinator was available, he too met and interviewed the candidate. When Mary Smith was contacted to say that the position was being offered to her, she came in to make final arrangements. A salary was settled upon, a contract set up and signed. In discussing the ministry description with Mary some changes were made to allow for the inclusion of a particular skill she possessed. This completed the hiring process. Later, Mary Smith was mandated to Campus Ministry by the Bishop of the Diocese. Everyone seemed happy with the process. It was careful, considerate, thorough and inclusive.
4 Adapted from Focus: Remembering, Living and Visioning Canadian Campus Ministry, CCCM, 1985.
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Support for New Chaplains
Catholic campus ministry can be an isolating experience for the minister.
Campus ministers constantly work at developing community among students and staff, but their own collegial support may be inadequate. Often, a campus minister is the only person working in a ministry that by its nature does not model itself on any other ministry in the diocese or archdiocese.
When a campus minister is a priest or sister working alone in the ministry, or is a lay person who is not part of the clergy network, the sense of isolation can intensify into discouragement and burnout. Particularly when a person is new to their role, is the sole campus minister on campus, or works in a multi-faith setting, feeling different and alone can become their norm.
Catholic campus ministers need to have colleagues, however geographically distant, with whom to connect; to compare ideas and get advice in difficult pastoral situations, or just to share what is happening with someone else who has an intuitive appreciation of their situation. Email has made it possible for campus ministers to communicate easily and maintain collegial relationships from across the country all year long.
Without the sense of community, support and inspiration they receive from their annual conferences and ongoing communication with other Catholic campus ministers across the country, campus ministers have admitted that they probably would have dropped out of the ministry years ago.
At their best, the annual CCCM conferences invigorate, bring a sense of refreshment in the Spirit, and offer new perspectives and ideas for campus ministers to take back to their home diocese and campus.
When a new campus minister has been hired in your diocese, please inform the CCCM office, so that we can provide him or her with collegial support (contact information in Appendix I, “Other Resources”).
Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry offers the following means of assistance to new campus ministers:
New Campus Ministers’ Institute ~ recommended either before or after the campus minister’s first year in their campus ministry setting. These resources help ministers to address the pastoral challenges they encounter in their new campus ministry setting. They also provide mentoring relationships and support from experienced campus ministers who have encountered similar challenges.
National Conferences ~ annual gatherings of Catholic campus ministers (CCCM) and Catholic students (CCSA). Conferences provide continuing education, networking, and
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professional development opportunities.
Your Board Representative ~ Outreach from regional CCCM representative provides a year-round connection to the network of campus ministers.
The National Coordinator ~ the National Coordinator will make a pastoral visit to the campus as soon as possible after the appointment of a new campus minister. It is helpful if bishops contact the National Coordinator when a new campus minister has been hired. This visit helps the campus minister to develop a relationship with the National Coordinator.
When the National Coordinator Comes Calling
The National Coordinator provides new campus ministers with pastoral support and facilitates communication with the network of fellow campus ministers. Helpful information, successes, challenges and lived-faith experiences are shared.
The National Coordinator’s visit provides support both for well-established communities and for those which are struggling.
It is customary for the local community to provide accommodation and, if possible, airport pick-up.
A typical visit to the local campus could include:
meeting with the campus minister(s) meeting with the local student community participation at the community’s Eucharist or other liturgical gathering meeting with the President, head of student services, or other related faculty or administration meeting with the local presentations on topics related to campus ministry
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Recommendations for Campus Ministers Working Alone5
Take a retreat at least once a term; find a spiritual director for monthly direction.
Visit with the Bishop a few times each year to keep him appraised of your efforts, develop rapport and maintain communication. Arrange for the Bishop to visit the campus once a year for both a formal meeting with campus administration and an informal chat over coffee with others on campus.
Attend the annual CCCM Campus Ministry Conferences, and develop a network of support among other campus ministers.
Create an advisory committee of faculty, students and colleagues.
Be in close communication with student services concerning campus needs.
Visit the high schools in your area in order for potential students to meet you before they enrol in the university. Leave information related to your services and encourage them to drop by to say hello when they arrive on campus.
Take time to speak to parents during student orientation sessions. Parents appreciate having a contact name to call, particularly if their daughter or son is a first year student attending a university away from their hometown.
Converse with and support ministers of other denominations. Provide bulletin board space for local churches of all denominations to advertise events that might be of interest to the university community.
Volunteer for campus and diocesan committees in order to become involved and get to know colleagues. Become aware of the history the university as it relates to acceptance of campus ministry.
Keep in contact with the National Coordinator of Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry for support and advice.
Delegate work to students and secretaries when you can.
Make connections with local parishes and clergy, and collaborate on pastoral initiatives whenever possible.
5 This section adapted from a contribution by Florence Hayes on May 23, 1984 to Focus: Remembering, Living and Visioning Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry: CCCM, 1985.
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EVALUATION PROCESS
Purpose
The purpose of a self evaluation is to promote personal effectiveness and to strengthen the campus ministry program. There are a number of reasons why an evaluation process is valuable – the most important being:
1. To motivate campus ministers to reach their highest level of professional service by assessing what they are doing well and where they need to improve. 2. To allow the Bishop, President, or Director to hear the concerns of the Campus Minister and thus better respond to his/her needs. 3. To offer information to the Bishop, President, or Director thus enabling each person to become better informed about the work of campus ministry.
Some Assumptions
Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) believes campus ministers have a responsibility to the university, to their fellow campus ministers and to those they serve to carry on a continuous program of evaluation.
CCCM believes that the primary purpose of an evaluation is the development of the campus minister so that he/she may offer more effective service to the Church.
CCCM believes that an evaluation is a cooperative process. The campus minister and the Bishop, President, or Director responsible for making the evaluation should feel a joint responsibility to focus upon the strengths and weaknesses of the individual minister in order to support and encourage the exploration of new directions in campus ministry.
CCCM believes that an evaluation process is a means, not an end in itself.
CCCM believes that the growth of individual ministry is not accidental, but occurs when a deliberate effort is made to achieve it.
CCCM believes that an evaluation involves intentional work, planning, and review.
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Date______Campus______
CAMPUS MINISTRY SELF REPORT
Please rate yourself in the following area/aspects of Campus Ministry. (See Campus Resource Guide, Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry, Gospel on Campus, (NCCB), and Elements of Comprehensive Campus Ministry). Persons who Serve on Campus. Please list the average number of hours per week devoted to this ministry in a 10 month period. Paid Professional Chaplaincy Staff ______Paid Support Staff ______Volunteer Student ______Paid Student ______Volunteer Faculty/Staff ______
Comments: ______
There are twelve elements of comprehensive campus ministry. Each of these areas/aspects has an educational component and an action component. For example, the aspect of Justice has an educational component (e.g. understanding the virtue of peacemaking), and an action component (e.g. serving donated food at a soup kitchen). In the space provided below, please rate your effectiveness: (1 = Strong, 2 = Average, 3 = Poor)
1. Faith Community & Hospitality Builds an environment where all feel welcome, based on Catholic faith and tradition. Provides outreach to all. Creates an atmosphere of Christian hospitality. Is available for personal interaction with students, both in and outside the office
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
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2. Pastoral Care Provides pastoral counselling, guidance, spiritual direction and support to students, staff and faculty. Makes these constituencies aware of the service. Knows when and how to provide referrals to professional counselling, medical and spiritual directors/experts. Keeps regular and accessible office hours and times of availability throughout the year, including summer, or provides alternative ministry. Intervenes, when appropriate, between students, professors or staff concerning things such as deferments, recommendations, and loans where needed
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
3. Justice and Service Nurtures students in social consciousness based on the Gospels and Catholic Social Teaching. Provides for justice and service (charity) work. Infuses the concepts of justice, peace, stewardship of creation and human dignity into all aspects of ministry. Makes campus ministry a safe place where students who have physical needs (food, clothing, etc.) can come for assistance while maintaining their dignity Makes the chaplaincy space available to minority or persecuted groups within our outside the Catholic community Links with other campus and community groups concerned with issues of justice and ethics
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
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4. Prayer and Sacraments Provides opportunities for students, staff, and faculty to celebrate the sacraments, especially Eucharist (utilizing a liturgy committee when possible Where appropriate, provides diversity through scheduling of presiding and preaching and/or giving reflections from Offers a variety of prayer experiences. Nurtures personal and community prayer. Provides opportunities and helps others grow in personal relationship with God through spiritual direction and an active, consistent prayer life.
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details:______
5. Retreats and Lectures Provides opportunities to attend retreats that contribute to community, faith development, evangelization and leadership enrichment. Provides opportunities to attend lectures, usually from the local campus, university or area that contributes to the wide range of Catholic thought. Plans booking arrangements well in advance (suggested one year for retreat houses)
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details:______
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6. Evangelization Invites others to experience the grace of God through Jesus Christ. Proposes that relationship with Jesus Christ is life giving, while at the same time accepts the faith journey of each person and the campus culture, which is often secular. Evangelization should be an inherent aspect of all areas of ministry.
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
7. Catechesis Provides opportunities for others to deepen their relationship with Christ and increase their knowledge of the Catholic faith. Enriches and expands the understanding of Scripture and Sacred Tradition to help others better “read the signs of the times.”
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
8. Leadership Development Calls forth and affirms the diverse gifts and talents of those whom campus ministry serves for campus involvement, parish leadership, and vocational call. Empowers student leadership locally, regionally, nationally and internationally and delegates events to their leadership whenever possible. I Where possible works collaboratively in a team ministry or strives to do so. Where a team functions, members are aware of the style and dynamics of the team structure During team meetings, allows time for sharing personal concerns, planning, evaluating at least once a year plans and participates in a team retreat Promotes the Canadian Catholic Student Association (CCSA) and its initiatives, including conferences and events. Has regular time set aside to discuss and plan next year's calendar Evaluates the types of programming needs — met and unmet
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Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
9. Campus Presence Is visible and active outside the office and chapel. “Loiters with intent.” Is available to students, staff and faculty in their milieu. Collaborates with student services and related departments (including committee work).
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
10. Community Involvement Models and encourages involvement on the campus and in the local community. Is involved in the mission of the college or university. Reaches out to the local community to build bridges between campus and community, campus and youth ministry, campus and high school, campus and diocese.
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
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11. ECUMEMICAL AND MULTIFAITH INVOLVEMENT Interacts and collaborates with other Christian denominations and multi-faith communities, especially with ecumenical groups during the Week of Christian Unity and with multi-faith groups regarding peace and dialogue events. Makes students from other traditions aware of chaplaincies, spiritual leaders, and worshipping communities on and/or off campus, depending on the circumstance. Watches for cult activity on campus and makes students aware of destructive cults
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3 Specific program details: ______
12. FOSTERING A CULTURE OF VOCATIONS
Fostering an awareness of one’s personal vocation and mission rooted in “ in the new life received in the sacrament of Baptism” (Novo Millenio Ineunte #46)
Educational Component: 1 2 3 Action Component: 1 2 3
Specific program details: ______
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Place a check mark in each block that you have addressed in your ministry this year
CAMPUS MINISTRY WIDER ASSESSMENT TOOL STUDENTS STAFF FACULTY COMMUNITY
Faith Community and Hospitality
Pastoral Care
Justice and Service
Prayer and Sacraments
Retreats and Lectures
Evangelization
Catechesis
Leadership Development
Campus Presence
Community Involvement
Ecumenical and Multifaith Involvement
Fostering a Culture of Vocations
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Fill in percentage of focus for each area, recognizing that there is overlap.
Faith Community and Hospitality
Pastoral Care
Justice and Service
Prayer and Sacraments
Retreats and Lectures
Evangelization
Catechesis
Leadership Development
Campus Presence
Community Involvement
Ecumenical and Multifaith Involvement
Fostering a Culture of Vocations
Comment on your effectiveness in the following two areas.
A. FACILITATING PERSONAL & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Continues to develop prayer life Meets regularly with spiritual director Reads ministry material related to young adult and campus ministry. Attends and is involved at regional and national CCCM chaplaincy and student conferences and other related professional development opportunities. Continually upgrades with respect to liturgical norms, the teachings of the church, and developments in pastoral practices such as counseling skills and communication
Effectiveness : 1 2 3
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Comments: ______
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B. ADMINISTRATION
Communicates decisions and activities, campus needs and issues to your affiliated chaplains on a regular basis Makes an annual report to (Dean, Principal, Bishop, Board of Trustees) Has input or influence in the annual budget planning. (Your job isn't to save money but to spend it well!). Adjusts according to changing needs Lobbies for more money according to the growing demands of success Makes use of fund raisers such as garage (apartment) and plant sales, coffee houses, sponsorships
Effectiveness 1 2 3
Comments: ______
Please fill out the following clearly, honestly, and prayerfully.
1. In general, were you satisfied with your work in Campus Ministry?
YES _____ NO _____
Why or why not?______
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2. What was the most satisfying part of your work? ______
3. What was the most unpleasant part of your work? ______
4. How do you think the following groups viewed Campus Ministry this year?
Students: ______
Faculty: ______
Staff: ______
Administration: ______27
5. Keeping in mind the twelve components, where would you like to see campus ministry grow in the year ahead? Are there programs you need to let go of? ______
6. What support or training would be helpful for you?
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APPENDIX A: CANADIAN CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY
Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) is a national network of professional Catholic Campus Ministers, grounded in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church, inspired by the vision of Vatican II.
CCCM exists to bring the Gospel of Christ to the academic world, through a national network; the ministry of the National Coordinator and the CCCM Executive Board; publications, programs, and other means of sharing resources; national and regional Campus Ministers’ and Students’ conferences.
CCCM’s core purpose is “To support Campus Ministry in promoting the mission of the Church in Higher Education.”
CCCM has its roots in the early Catholic Colleges, dating back over 200 years. His Eminence Cardinal McGuigan was our first Episcopal moderator in 1946. The Canadian Conference of Bishops (CCCB) named out first National Chaplain in 1948. The National Coordinator is responsible for the day-to-day running of the association and reports to the CCCM Board, which includes six campus ministers and an Episcopal Liaison appointed by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The Canadian Catholic Students’ Association (CCSA) is intrinsically linked to the CCCM by history, mission and spirit. The National Coordinator of CCCM is also the National Coordinator of the CCSA.
The CCSA is also a member of the International Movement of Catholic Students (IMCS). Established in 1921, IMCS is one of the oldest international student movements. It is recognized by the Holy See and has consultative status with the United Nations. The Secretariat is located in Paris.
CCCM fosters the professional, theological and spiritual growth of Campus Ministers and promotes the mission of the church in higher education through: - the ministry of the National Coordinator and Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry Board, - a national network of mutual support, - publications, programs and other means of sharing resources, - national and regional campus ministers' and students' conferences, both ecumenical and denominational.
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Vision Statement of Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM)
Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry is a national network of professional Catholic Campus Ministers, grounded in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and inspired by the vision of Vatican II.
CCCM derives its life from the persons who bring the Gospel of Christ to the academic world. Through a national network, the ministry of the National Coordinator and the Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry Board, publications, programs and other means of sharing resources, national and regional Campus Ministers' and Students' conferences, both ecumenical and denominational, CCCM fosters the professional, theological, spiritual growth of Campus Ministers and promotes the mission of the Church in higher education.
Our mission and ministry flow from our baptismal identity with Jesus Christ, who is known to us in our experience and in the gospel tradition which calls us to live out the paschal mystery by proclaiming and building the Reign of God.
The Central Elements of CCCM’s Ministry
Journeying with the University Community and its members in their brokenness and pains, healing and joys in the struggle of a liberating movement from all oppression to the freedom of our humanity as intended by God.
This ministry of presence - "loitering with intent"- is our unique means of accompanying. Through this journeying, the Reign of God breaks into our university community and we experience the Paschal Mystery in our lives.
Prophetically calling the University and its members to humanizing,transformative and liberating activity. The healing and educative aspects of this prophetic role, which links life issues to the reality of faith, will be accomplished by listening to the prophets in our midst who call us to conversion; by joining with them in raising ethical and moral issues, especially those involving social justice; working with and empowering oppressed and peripheral people; promoting inclusivity, in particular, the equality of women in the Church and in the university. We witness above all to the truth, the cost of which is redemptive for the university community, and in our own Paschal Mystery.
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Creatively celebrating life, especially in the liberation effected in the university community through struggles and failures, hopes and accomplishments, within a framework of the contemplation of the Mystery of God, especially as lived in the paradigmatic Paschal Mystery of Jesus, and as remembered, made present and anticipated in its fullness in glory in the Eucharist.
We will witness to creative celebration in our acceptance of life as a sacred and free gift from God, in our joyful and fun-filled moments of play, in our living dialogues, in the nurturing of healthy and holistic attitudes about spirituality and in the building of freedom seeking communities (liturgical, scientific, literary) throughout the university community. Once more the Reign of God will break through.
Modeling a collaborative way of ministering, of service to the university community and the Church. We know that the starting point for our ministry is the needs and life realities of the present generation and we acknowledge that we learn from the wisdom of those to whom we minister - students, faculty, staff and administration.
Our teams of clerics, religious and lay persons, male and female, will be the model and goal of our collaborative ministry.
Our teams need to witness to the Reign of God by being just, by being mutually supportive of different charisms and open to ministering with persons from diverse spiritual backgrounds.
Gathering together a visible faith community that is leaven and light in the university, to foster and form a community of faith where the Word of God is proclaimed and enfleshed, where authentic love and intimacy exist, where identity is enabled and belonging and welcoming are a priority, where healing and wholeness are possible and where each is moved to acts of love, caring and service.
Administration of Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry
CCCM is directed by a Board that consists of four Regional Representatives, two Members at Large, and an Episcopal Liaison.
The Board meets twice a year to review the work of its employee, the National Coordinator, consider short-range and long-term planning, review finances, and address current organizational issues.
Board Members take their leadership responsibilities seriously, committing time and energy to the role.
The CCCM National Coordinator is hired by the Board to coordinate and animate the activities of the CCCM and the companion student association, the Canadian Catholic Students' Association (CCSA). 31
Activities of Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry
1) Communication connects campus ministers in a national network. A directory of Canadian Catholic campus ministers is published annually. Into the Fields, the CCCM newsletter, is published twice a year with information relevant to campus ministers working on campuses in Canada. Internet communications include a web site at www.cccm.ca, email updates, and an on-line discussion forum for campus ministers and students.
2) Pastoral Visits by the National Coordinator to universities or colleges as required. Brings support and guidance to campus ministers. Assists with conflict resolution among campus ministry staff or with university/college administration, faculty, or students. Supports program development. Orients new campus ministers.
3) Campus Ministry Conferences National Catholic Chaplains’ Conference National Catholic Students’ Conference Regional Chaplains’ Conferences Regional Catholic Students Conferences Canadian Association of Campus Chaplains (Ecumenical) International Conferences for Catholic Students and Campus Ministers
4) Reporting The National Coordinator reports to the Board at meetings twice yearly, reports to constituents at the Annual Conference, and prepares an annual report for the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
5) Canadian Catholic Students’ Association The National Coordinator supports the development of the CCSA particularly through support to the CCSA executive and for their initiatives (conferences, campus events, communications, etc.) The National Coordinator serves as liaison between the two organizations and maintains the connection to the wider Church community.
6) Global Connections The Global Connections programs promotes and supports the development of a culture of justice and service in the Catholic campus communities. Program elements include an annual student immersion experience, workshops, conferences and training and support to campus ministers in their leadership role.
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APPENDIX B: CCCM Professional Code of Ethics
The code of ethics of the CCCM expresses the standards for practice for all Catholic Campus Ministers. The values and standards of this Code serve as a guide for its members and to others regarding the expectations of members’ professionalism, responsibilities, accountability, decision making and behaviour. Campus ministers have a unique responsibility to enhance the presence and the ministry of the Church within higher education and to influence the future of the Church and society with the message of the gospel.
We, the members and staff of the Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry, commit ourselves to the following professional behaviours:
1. Reflect in your ministerial practice faithfulness to the magisterium and tradition of the Catholic Church.
2. Protect, promote and be faithful stewards of all creation.
3. Adherence to any institutional ethical codes, policies and procedures of your employer i.e., academic freedom, harassment, privacy, human rights, financial practice and expenditures, media, etc.
4. Protect your professional status, reputation and employer by ensuring you are covered with liability insurance by your employer. If not and you are able, obtain coverage for yourself.
5. Advocate for professional development and accountability which protects the public and advances CCCM.
6. Speak and act in ways which honour the dignity and value of every individual.
7. Affirm life-giving decisions, build trust and promote healthy & fulfilling relationships.
8. Proselytizing or any unwelcomed imposition of values or beliefs is inappropriate. Intervene when proselytizing occurs and notify the appropriate authority.
9. Develop communities which promote social justice, non-violence, compassion and courage to challenge structures and institutions which oppress the rights of others. Be an advocate for human rights, justice, non-violence, equality and compassion in accordance with the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
10. Promote respect for the cultural, ethnic, gender, racial, sexual orientation and religious diversity of others, thereby creating a healthy, inclusive community.
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11. Build bridges and seek pathways which respect the religious rights and traditions of others through excellent communication skills, patience, open mindedness, acceptance, knowledge and an integrated life of faith.
12. Build ecumenical and multi faith partnerships.
13. Develop and maintain supportive collegial and professional relationships which recognize the interplay of body, mind and spirit.
14. Enrich your professional competence through ongoing continuing education.
15. Nurture your faith through an annual retreat, membership in a faith community and commitment to continued spiritual growth and development.
16. Provide pastoral care which promotes and protects the best interest of those to whom you minister while preserving confidences shared unless released of this obligation by law or written consent.
17. Notify the appropriate authorities if someone is a danger to themselves, others or the public.
18. Be aware of the limits of your personal expertise and make referrals to other professionals when appropriate.
19. Avoid or correct any conflicts of interests or appearances of conflicting interests.
20. Recognize the imbalance of power in a professional relationship with those you serve and refrain from any exploitation of that imbalance.
21. Seek advice and exercise care when you recognize a shift in a professional boundary to a more personal one and ensure that there has been no exploitation of power or use of one’s position for personal gain regardless of an invitation or consent.
22. Recognize predatory or destructive relationships which fracture the health of the community .Take appropriate action to protect and guide those directly affected.
23. Be vigilant about the balance of time given to ministry and your personal life. Listen to those who express concern and if necessary take appropriate action to restore the balance.
Approved at the 2009 Annual General Meeting of the CCCM
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APPENDIX C: Sample Mission Statements for Campus Ministry
Mission statements express the mission of a campus ministry and form the basis for pastoral prioritizing and goal-setting. Ideally, they should be formed communally in an extensive process of consultation, reflection and prayer.
The process takes time, but can be very helpful in forming a community that is committed and focused on its particular mission within the larger mission of the Church.
The mission statement may be developed in relationship with the mission of the university as a whole, the mission of a local parish, the diocese, the staff, and students. In some cases, students may want to articulate their own mission statement.
Example #1~ St. Thomas More, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 2002
The mission of Campus Ministry at St. Thomas More College is to serve And bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by means of Presence to the College and University, Development of Faith Community, Celebration of Word and Sacrament, And empowerment to service especially to the poor and marginalized
The Campus Ministry Team currently consists of 4 members. In addition to its responsibilities to the President of the College, the Campus Ministry Team is also accountable to the Bishop of Saskatoon for its pastoral activities. Campus Ministry at STM also works closely with Campus Ministers from other faith traditions on the University of Saskatchewan Campus. We work with the Catholic student club on campus, the Newman Centre and maintain strong professional connections with Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry and the Canadian Catholic Students' Association.
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Example #2~ CCSA@SJU, St. Jerome’s Student Catholic Community, University of Waterloo, 2002
CCSA - Student Catholic Community Mission Statement
The Student Catholic community is a community of post-secondary students who share a common belief in God and in the gospel of Christ.
Rooted in the Catholic faith, the community expresses its identity through living out gospel values.
The identity of the community manifests itself in three interconnected directions: spiritual growth, community building, and outreach.
Spiritual growth is nurtured through opportunities for students and others to deepen their faith, to better understand their relationship with God and the Church, and to situate their faith in the contemporary Canadian world and context.
Community building makes all students feel welcome and a part of S.C.C. by involving them in events that build community spirit and a sense of belonging.
Through outreach, S.C.C. shares its values with society and ultimately creates a larger community structure of shared values.
Example # 3 ~ St. Joseph’s College, Edmonton, Alberta, 2002
The purpose of Campus Ministry at St. Joseph's College is:
* to foster community and facilitate a holistic approach to student life at the University of Alberta;
* to offer pastoral care in the life and mission of the College;
* to link with and provide services to the University of Alberta community;
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Example #4 ~ Concordia University, Montreal, 2002
CONCORDIA CAMPUS MINISTRY MISSION STATEMENT
Campus Ministry at Concordia exists within the academic community to nurture faith, spirituality and social responsibility, and to provide a pastoral presence, especially for students.
Goals Through ministries of service and presence, the chaplains work to accomplish this mission in a variety of ways:
1. We foster the personal growth of students in the areas of faith and spirituality, moral and ethical questions, human values and social issues. We create and foster experiences of community within the University, and through community and a personal caring presence seek to humanize the University environment.
2. We endeavour to make explicit the presence and holiness of God within the University community. In this we provide opportunities for students and other members of the University community to explore, express, and act upon their own spiritual convictions. We do this in a spirit of respect for all authentic religious traditions, and we endeavour to foster inter-faith collaboration on campus.
3. We collaborate with other units within Advocacy and Support Services, other Student Services departments, and the academic sector of the University. In this we contribute to the building of bridges within the University community, to the support of students in their academic endeavours, as well as in their human development, and assist in thefulfillment of the University¹s mission.
4. We establish and maintain links with churches and other religious bodies and institutions, with community organizations, other educational institutions, and external bodies. In this we seek to work in relationship with the external community to better serve the University and society-at-large.
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APPENDIX D: Sample Position Descriptions
A position description (also called a job profile or job description) is a written statement of facts regarding the duties, responsibilities and organizational relationship of the role. 6
The position description may serve to point out areas of indefinite or unassigned responsibilities, provide clarity regarding the boundaries of the position, and eliminate unclear relationships and duplications. Used effectively, it can be helpful for the campus ministers, administration and university community as a guide for the expectations and evaluation of the ministry.
There are many formats for position descriptions but most have the same basic elements:
Title of Position and Basic Function of Position Term of Office Responsibilities Line of Accountability Standard of Performance Horizontal and Outside Relationships Process for Changing Position Description
In the case of team ministries, a single written description of the ministry of the team using the categories listed in the outline above may be appropriate when all members of the team hold this description as their collective responsibility. In addition, under the heading “Responsibilities,” each team member can list her/his respective duties for the coming year. Defining the responsibilities of individual ministers helps to clarify expectations, as in the team at Concordia University (see below).
Sample Position Descriptions
The samples below demonstrate that the need for a position description can be met in a variety of effective ways when adapted to the particular context of a campus ministry.
The first and second samples provided describe university-funded campus minister positions (one position currently filled by a lay minister, and the other by an ordained minister) that serve together with four other chaplains on an ecumenical team at Concordia University. Concordia University is a secular institution with religious roots,
6 The first four paragraphs on this page were adapted from Focus: Remembering, Living and Visioning Canadian Campus Ministry: CCCM, 1985.
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founded in 1974 with the merger of two institutions, Loyola College (1896) and Sir George Williams University (1926). Because of this history, it retains financial support for its chaplaincy, which is unusual at secular institutions. The urban, two-campus university has a student body of 25,000. The third sample defines the responsibilities of a Catholic lay campus minister in a position of fairly typical complexity: hired by the Diocese of Victoria, working in an interfaith team setting on a secular university campus, providing outreach at a nearby college, and hosting weekly Sunday Mass celebrations at a nearby parish.
Position Descriptions, Sample #1:
Job Profile Work Sheet: Administrative Staff
NAME:
CURRENT POSITION TITLE: CAMPUS MINISTER
DEPARTMENT: CAMPUS MINISTRY
SUPERVISOR: ST. THOMAS MORE COLLEGE PRESIDENT
PRIMARY PURPOSE: PURPOSE The mission of St. Thomas More Campus Ministry is to serve and bear witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ by means of Presence to the College and University, Development of faith community, Celebration of word and sacrament, and Empowerment to service, especially to the poor and marginalized.
KEY ROLES • Spiritual Growth: To develop and provide programs which foster the faith growth of STM students, staff and faculty, ensuring the ongoing dialogue between faith and reason; • Prayer and Worship: To coordinate prayer and worship activities which help ensure the Catholic identity of St. Thomas More College; • Social Justice: To empower students to engage in direct service and social justice opportunities as informed by Catholic Social Teaching; • Community: To foster and create a welcoming Christian community, thereby initiating dialogue between Christianity and culture; • Pastoral Care: To be present to members of the St. Thomas More Community providing a listening ear and pastoral support.
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AREAS OF • Collaborating with student groups such as Newman, STMSU, STM Just Youth Group, Gospel Drama, Knights of Columbus; FOCUS • Serving the STM worshipping community by providing liturgical coordination and sacramental preparation; • Enhancing the community life of St. Thomas More College by serving on the social committee, building committee, web-site committee, Non-Academic Staff Group and other committees as required; • Network with ecumenical and multi-faith chaplaincies on campus; • Engage the wider Catholic Community both locally, nationally and internationally in our relationships with the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy, Diocese of Saskatoon, Greater Saskatoon Catholic School Board, L’Arche Saskatoon, Canadian Catholic Students’ Association, Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry, and Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace;
NATURE OF WORK: REPORTING The Campus Ministry team reports directly to the President of the RELATIONSHIP College. VOLUME • Work is subject to constant internal and external deadlines; • Peak periods in September and March are highly stressful; COMPLEXITY • Multi-level reporting is required; • Supervisory role played in relationship to student assistant, RCIA coordinator and sacristans; • Diverse pastoral situations require good judgement and discretion on a case by case basis; LEVEL & TYPE • Build working relationships with various stakeholders including OF WORK students, parents, faculty, and the community; • Work is often need-driven, in response to changing and variable student schedules; • Impact of decisions are within the Department, the student community, the College community and the wider community; • Establishes and maintains the level of professional relationships that support exceptional collaboration and problem solving. OTHER • Flexibility of schedule is required. Evening and weekend work is WORKING common place; CONDITIONS • Often runs programs outside of regular office hours in rhythm with student life and the liturgical year; • Overtime hours are necessary during the peak periods; • Position handles confidential matters appropriately and with discretion; • Works in an environment where there is ambiguity, continuous change and shifting priorities; 40
ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Client Service • Programs and services meet the continuously changing spiritual needs of students and the University community; • Customer inquiries are handled professionally and compassionately. Inquiries or situations beyond the scope of Campus Ministry are directed/referred to the appropriate resource person. • Customers are courteously provided with information and advice about our programs/services.
Communication/Relationships • Effective, collaborative working relationships are developed and maintained with students and student associations, campus ministry networks, national organizations, service agencies, staff, faculty, and community members; • Works collaboratively with UofS Campus Ministers planning successful events that enhance ecumenical and multi-faith relationships; • Uses appropriate communication and marketing strategies to ensure outreach and engagement of wider Catholic community; • Works collaboratively with Student Services to provide exemplary student recruitment and retention activities.
Administrative • Provides appropriate, timely and accurate information, statistics and/or research to the College President on internal and external programs/issues; • Develops, implements and maintains relevant student, volunteer and parish community resource systems and databases; • Produces quality documentation of team meeting minutes and weekly worshipping community donations to ensure accurate record keeping.
Project Management • Projects are managed effectively, in accordance with student timetables, on budget, and are aligned with the department’s overall objectives.
Managing People • Effectively outlines expectations to student assistant, student sacristans, liturgical musicians and community volunteers, provides quality coaching and monitors staff performance to ensure successful outcomes and personal growth for those involved.
Enabling Research, Teaching and Scholarly Activity • Ensures quality of student life and supports achievement of their academic goals and human development by resolving student issues as required; • Effectively markets the College to students, parents, clergy and the external community.
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Managing Risk • Ensures liability and risk are reduced on all internal and external programs by adhering to College policy, procedures and Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry code of ethics;
Finance/Budgets/Resources • Ensures Department’s financial expenditures comply with College policy; • Effectively administers funds for program enabling by determining budgetary requirements; • Ensures weekly congregation donations are secured and accounted by locking funds after collection and counted with College financial officers.
Administration • Ensures stakeholders are aware of the College offerings, executes successful marketing strategies; • Assists with/leads strategic planning and development of the department through effective assessment of issues as they arise.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION • A degree in theology, pastoral ministry or equivalent (e.g. Bachelor’s Degree and a Youth Ministry (includes training and Certificate or Diploma in Ministry, etc.) licenses)
SKILLS • Superior pastoral and communication skills; • Proven ability to work effectively as a collaborative team member; • Demonstrated computer skills such as word processing, desktop publishing and data base management; • Demonstrated basic budgeting and accounting skills. EXPERIENCE • In good standing with the Catholic Church; • Demonstrated experience in ministry with young adults (2-3 years); • At least two years experience coordinating liturgy and prayer; • Demonstrated, progressive experience in volunteer coordination and management; • Demonstrated commitment to Catholic Social Teaching.
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Position Descriptions, Sample #2:
Job Title: Chaplain and Director of Campus Ministry
Department: Campus Ministry
Grade: 9
Reports To: President and Vice-Chancellor
Effective Date: November 2, 2007
General Accountability
The Director of Campus Ministry is directly responsible to the President. The Director works to promote and sustain an effective evangelical ministry, dedicated to witnessing and promoting gospel values in the milieu of post-secondary education, reaching the broader university campus and local community. This ministry fosters the spiritual growth and faith development of students, staff, faculty, graduates and permanent members of University Catholic Community (UCC) in a Roman Catholic context.
Nature and Scope
St. Jerome's University provides a culture and environment for employees that endeavors to promote the mission and vision of the university. Employees are expected to contribute to the larger institutional goals and conduct themselves in a manner that fosters the prevailing sense of collegiality among faculty, staff and students.
The Director is responsible for the design and administration of pastoral care and chaplaincy services to St. Jerome’s faculty, staff and students, permanent members of UCC and the Roman Catholic Community at the University of Waterloo.
The Director will endeavour to ensure pastoral care and support to all employees and students. A key tool in fostering the relationship with students will be the Student Catholic Community, who are members of the Canadian Catholic Student’s Association. Campus Ministry provides a supportive presence on campus for students, staff and faculty regardless of religious affiliation.
Due to the nature of the community served by Chaplaincy it is important that attention is paid to maintaining the presence of a male/female, lay/ordained team.
This year long ministry serves a large and active group of students, faculty and staff, graduates and members of the broader community who attend Mass at the university. St. Jerome’s has a long history of vibrant, informed and well- attended liturgies and a commitment to good preaching. The Director holds membership and sits on a variety of standing committees.
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Statistical Data
• 336 hours of pastoral counselling, confession and spiritual direction per year • Ensures pastoral support to approximately 100 employees, both faculty and staff • Weekly liturgies with attendance of approximately 900 in Spring/Summer, 1200 in Fall/Winter, 1550 at Christmas and 4,000 over the Easter Triduum • 420 hours of pastoral counselling and spiritual direction per year • The Director must be available during regular office hours and averages 20 email responses, 5-10 phone calls and 20 face to face contacts per day • Preparation & Celebration of Sacraments per year: • 60 Baptisms of Infants or Children • First Holy Communion & First Reconciliation with 25 children • Confirmation of 20 – 30 members of UCC per year • Marriage preparation/celebration, 12-15 per year requiring 7-10hrs of preparatory time each • The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, 2 hour weekly for 8 months plus 2 hours preparation time, preparing 10-20 adults for the Sacraments of Initiation • Approximately 10 Funerals per year, requiring 10 hours of pastoral and administrative work per funeral • Prayer groups, bible study, retreats, and other enrichment programs open to 1200 members of UCC • Marriage annulments, approximately 5 per year, requiring 10 hours preparation each
Specific Accountabilities
The Director is mandated to help provide an experience of good liturgy and an experience of Church that is welcoming, especially to students. The Director is to participate in the mission and mandate of UCC to encourage students toward active participation in all ministries to help prepare them for leadership in the Church and in society. The Director will endeavour to reflect and promote the values and ideals of St. Jerome’s University “in a manner consistent with Roman Catholic tradition and the honest pursuit of wisdom and understanding.”
• Supervision of Chaplain, Administrative Assistant • Coordination of three or more weekday liturgies and up to four weekend liturgies • Provides a ministry of presence to the St. Jerome’s Community; Chaplains engage in “creative loitering”, by holding regular office hours and attending as many student and community functions as possible • Called upon to respond to institutional trauma or when appropriate in cases of death or suicide to provide suitable support services for the campus community • The Director is also available by phone 24 hours a day for emergencies • Affirmation, direction and encouragement of volunteers • Facilitates or coordinates prayer groups, bible study, retreats, catechetical formation for students, staff, faculty and members of UCC • Prepares special liturgical activities such as liturgical dance, drama and Reconciliation services • Establishment and implementation of sacramental preparation programs • Preparation and presentation of annual report (May) to the SJU President and Board of Governors • Budget formation and monitoring 44
• Regular meetings with SJU President for review, direction and planning • Membership on SJU committees; Board of Governors, Investiture & Convocation Committee, Student Awards Recognition Committee, Supervisory Staff Committee • Plans & acts as leader of prayer at SJU liturgical celebrations such as Convocation Mass, the Investiture, Installations • Attends annual national CCCM conference and annual Canadian Catholic Student’s Association regional and national conferences • Holds membership in Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry & hosts the annual pastoral visit of the National Coordinator • Holds membership in University of Waterloo Chaplain’s Association, attends monthly meetings and works collaboratively with ecumenical groups on campus
Working Conditions
• Regular office environment requiring utilization of various communication mediums, including digital and print materials, telephone, and email • Work other than traditional work day including some evenings and weekends • Ability to work independently, collaboratively and work with frequent interruptions • Represent the university at local or out-of-town events as required • Attend workshops, conferences, or meetings that may require travel
Qualifications Required
• M.A. in Theology, Religious Studies, or a related degree or field of study • Formation in Roman Catholic liturgical theory and practice • Actively engaged in Roman Catholic tradition, worship, and intellectual tradition of Roman Catholicism • Formation in Sacramental Cannon Law • Familiar with the needs of student and the requirements of university life and have some background in pastoral counselling • 5 years previous work experience in a parish setting, youth ministry, High School or University Campus Ministry • It is highly advisable that the Director has formal training in or holds membership in the Canadian Association for Pastoral Practice and Education or the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy
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Position Descriptions, Sample #3:
The University of Victoria has over 17,000 students on a campus near the city of Victoria, and Camosun College has about 8,000 students on two commuter campuses.
Job Description: University of Victoria Roman Catholic Chaplain As an employee of the Diocese of Victoria, the Roman Catholic Chaplain is accountable to the Bishop of Victoria. The pastoral responsibilities of the Chaplain are as follows: through the Interfaith Chaplaincy, a Department in liaison with Student and Ancillary Services at the University of Victoria, the Roman Catholic Chaplain fills a full-time position on the Interfaith Team. The two components of that position fall between responsibilities to the University as determined through the Department of Student Services and responsibilities determined through the needs of the Interfaith Team. The pastoral role for the chaplain on the Interfaith Team is determined by Denominational, Ecumenical and Interfaith involvement.
As a member of Student Services, the Chaplain provides the following pastoral services to the University of Victoria:
Chaplains are on campus to serve students, faculty and staff. Chaplains are called to work with other Student Services departments. In particular, the Chaplains are in ongoing consultation with Counselling (and occasionally Health) Services when pastoral situations arise. Catholic students in particular, and Christian students in general, are referred to the Roman Catholic Chaplain. Pastoral counselling concerns range from premarital sex, homosexuality, pregnancy, abortion, depression, separation, divorce, abuse, relationship issues, faith crises, religious identity issues, death, grief and loss, suicide, and the spiritual/religious implications of these issues. Chaplains are called upon to respond to institutional trauma (i.e. Montreal Massacre) and when appropriate to intervene in cases of death and provide suitable services for the campus community. Chaplains are occasionally invited to provide a denominational perspective to various faculties (i.e. Education, Philosophy). Chaplains are invited to prayerfully open all Commencement Services on campus. Chaplains provide a liaison between community groups and the University (i.e. Anawhim House, L’Arche). Involvement with Student Services Sponsored events on campus (i.e. Orientation, Student Services’ Day, Clubs Day). The provide the Annual Report for the Churches and Student Services. To share in the planning, facilitate, and attend the Annual General Meeting.
As a member of an Interfaith Team, the Chaplain’s responsibilities are as follows:
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attendance once a month at Team meeting with the Director of Student Services attendance as Department Head at Student and Ancillary Services meeting once a month, if serving a term as Chair of the Team involvement with Interfaith Chaplaincy sponsored events (i.e.) Orientation, lectures, ecumenical services to provide pastoral services for Catholics (i.e. baptisms, weddings, funerals) with necessary preparation to provide educational and pastoral programs on campus to provide a pastoral response to social concerns within the campus community to be available for drop-in pastoral counselling and discussion to provide support for students, staff and faculty involved in cases of harassment to respond to correspondence/concerns directed at the Catholic Chaplain in particular to host the Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry Coordinator’s annual pastoral visit.
The Roman Catholic Chaplain seeks to advertise and extend pastoral services to the students and staff of Camosun College.
The Roman Catholic Chaplain provides on-going programming at Holy Cross Parish directed at meeting the needs of Catholic students.
The Catholic Chaplain attends monthly Parish Council meetings at Holy Cross Parish.
Once a month, the Catholic Chaplain preaches at the 4:00 Sunday Mass. Once a term, the Catholic Chaplain preaches at all three Sunday liturgies. The Chaplain facilitates an orientation Barbecue in September. The Chaplain facilitates one weekend retreat per term. The Chaplain facilitates the organization of monthly potlucks and other social opportunities for students.
Effective Date: July 1996
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Appendix E: Salary Information
The purpose of this appendix is to provide information that will assist employers of campus ministers in discerning a fair salary.
The Range of Campus Minister Salaries
Campus minister salaries in Canada represent a wide range. In 2009 the lowest reported salary was $25,000 and among the highest was $70,000. The top-end salaries represent the wages of ministers with advanced education and training (i.e. Masters of Divinity with ministerial formation) who provide full-time ministry at large universities, and have six or more years of experience in campus ministry. The majority of respondents held graduate degrees in theology with ministry certification, and received salaries from $45,000-55,000 with full benefits (disability, pension, dental, medical) in 2009. This is up from $40,000 - $46,000 in 2001.
Campus Ministers and Clergy Salaries
Some lay campus ministers in Canada still receive salaries based on clergy scales. It is worth noting that Catholic clergy salaries were calculated for the needs of individuals for whom the following was usually true:
they were the members of a religious order or were diocesan priests their education was paid for by the diocese or religious community and so were not in a situation of personal debt after completing their training they lived under a vow of poverty a religious community or diocese could provide for them in an emergency they had no spouse or children whose immediate welfare depended on their earnings they had no need to own a house, and their car was usually communally purchased, maintained and insured some of them did not need to have a personal retirement financial plan
As it can no longer be assumed that a campus minister is a member of a religious community or the clergy, salary scales have needed to be re-designed to reflect the current realities of the ministry. It is clear that the traditional clergy salary scale inadequately meets the basic financial needs of lay campus ministers. This analysis is abundantly supported by the experiences of Catholic lay ministers who find themselves struggling to raise families, anticipate home ownership or even pay off their student loans.
Encouragingly, CCCM has noted that the average campus minister salary has risen markedly over the past few years, as employers begin to recognize and respond to this reality. It is now expected that an employee benefits package will be provided to campus ministers through either the diocese or the university.
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Salaries In Comparable Professions
What is a fair wage for a campus minister in Canada? It is helpful to consider the average salaries of professionals with equivalent levels of education, experience and responsibility. While churches may never be able to provide salaries that are truly competitive with secular institutions, it is helpful for employers to be aware of the broader context of remuneration for comparable training, experience and work in Canadian society.
Psychologists, Social Workers, Teachers, Counsellors, Clergy in 2007
Psychologist $62,000 Social Worker $51,400 Counsellor $55,500 Teachers $54,433 Clergy $34,000 Average $51,466
People in this group usually require a bachelor's degree in their area of work. Some require a master's or doctoral degree in a specific or related discipline. They usually need supervised practical experience. Some must complete provincial exams and have provincial certificates and membership in their professional associations. Source: Service Canada,www.jobfutures.ca (data for 2007)
Human Resource Managers Human resource managers working full time, full year earned an average of $64,000 in 2007. Managers in engineering, architecture, science and information systems had even higher full-time earnings ($73,600). These managers generally have a least one university degree, additional training unique to the industry, and industry experience acquired as they have progressed through positions of increasing responsibility. Source: Service Canada www.jobfutures.ca, (data for 2007)
How do clergy salaries in Canada compare to salaries of closely related types of employment? The following government statistics include the available information from clergy of all denominations in Canada.
2007 Salaries: Classification “Religious and Theological Studies M450”
After two years in the labour force, these graduates earned on average 38% less than all graduates at the master's level. They were among the lowest paid of all master's graduates in the humanities. They earned on average 4% more than bachelor’s graduates in similar educational programs. Source: Service Canada www.jobfutures.ca (2007) 49
APPENDIX F: Profile of a Campus Minister7
What are the basic personal qualities and professional skills that should be evident in Campus Ministry personnel?
The following is a compilation of such qualities and skills which surfaced in our survey of Campus Ministers. Also included are criteria taken from United States Campus Ministry Guidelines.
These qualities and skills are not absolute requirements demanded in every campus minister. They are a guide in the selection of a campus minister or an aid to a campus team evaluating itself.
To each of us involved in campus ministry, they may be a tool for more honest scrutiny of ourselves and a stimulus for our ongoing growth.
Approach to Ministry
love of and commitment to Campus Ministry openness to team ministry openness to working with ministers of various faith traditions adaptability willingness to relate to colleagues
Personal Qualities
maturity openness self-direction perception love for people integration of life knowledge of limitations
Academic Criteria
respect for the academic enterprises and the ability o relate in the academic environment in accordance with the standards set by the CCCM (pages 8-10 above) willingness to update information, and a love of learning
7 From Focus: Remembering, Living, and Visioning Canadian Campus Ministry, CCCM, May 1985, 70‐71.
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Pastoral Skills
missionary: ability to go where members of the community are found fostering sacramental life of the community ability to interact with others commitment to a broader sense of community and to the promotion of a just society ability to be with the members of the community and not over them integration of theology with daily life liturgical celebrations reflective of the community knowledge of world and issues spiritual direction
Counselling Skills
basic group and individual counselling skills problem solving, decision making, discernment and referral empathy non-judgmental attitude readiness and willingness to deal with people's pastoral needs ability to listen
Leadership Style
charism of drawing out the leadership and ministry of others reconciler mediator co-coordinator/unifier challenger interpreter and critic of issues
Administrative Skills
Basic knowledge of practical skills: budgeting procedures planning record keeping staffing chairing meetings
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APPENDIX G: Rite of Commissioning For A New Campus Minister
The Commissioning takes place at a community Mass, after the homily. A transitory introduction to the rite by the Bishop could refer to the ancient tradition of blessing those whom the community calls to serve in a specific ministry (Acts 6:1-6).
Bishop: N_____, the people whom you will serve call upon you to affirm your intentions and ask for God’s blessings.
Student/Parishioner: N _____, in your service as counsellor, preacher, and teacher, do you promise to walk with us, the people of God, as we discover the wonder of God’s Word, and deepen our understanding of the mystery of God’s love?
N_____: I do.
Student/Parishioner: In your service as leader of prayer, do you promise to prepare well and celebrate faithfully the sacraments and prayers which mark the important and daily moments of God’s presence in our lives?
N_____: I do.
Student/Parishioner: In your service as a leader of our community, do you commit yourself to discerning, hearing and valuing the voice of God which speaks in the voices of our community?
N_____: I do. Bishop: Like all of us, N_____ has been called to ministry by the sacrament of baptism. As a sign of our common dedication of mission, I invite N_____ to come forward and lead us in a reaffirmation of our baptismal promises. Please respond “We do believe.” (N.B. this part of the rite takes the place of the Creed in the Mass.)
N_____: People of the (______parish/university) community, do you believe in God, the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth? RESPONSE N_____: Do you believe in Jesus Christ, God’s only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and born of the Virgin Mary; who suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; who descended to the dead and rose again on the third day; who ascended into heaven and was seated at the right hand
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of the Father; who will come again to judge the living and the dead? RESPONSE N_____: Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting? RESPONSE N_____: With firm faith I also believe. I pray that I may serve this community with my whole heart, that I may share with you the gifts of love and faith that God has given to me and humbly receive from you the lessons in wisdom and grace that I have yet to learn. Pastor/Team Member: In the name of this community, I commend you to this work, and pledge you our prayers, encouragement, and support. May the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen you, that is in this and in all things you may do God’s will in the service of the community of Christ. ALL: Amen. Bishop: Loving God, in your love for us you sent Jesus Christ to be our shepherd and leader, our brother and our Lord. You continue to show your love for us by sending us pastoral workers to care for your people. Look with favour on this minister, who has now reaffirmed her/his commitment to follow Christ and to serve in your name. Bless + N_____ as she/he takes up this responsibility among the people of this community. Let your Spirit guide her/him in serving your people through listening and preaching, leading worship and prayer, and attending to the needs of your people in times of grief and joy. Give her/him courage, patience, wisdom and vision; and strengthen us all in our Christian vocation of witness to the world and of service to others.
We ask this blessing through Jesus Christ, in the love of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.
ALL: AMEN
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APPENDIX H: Glossary of Acronyms
This glossary lists the acronyms which are sometimes used in CCCM’s reports and communications. The list may be helpful both for bishops and for new campus ministers, and will be found in the New Campus Minister’s Information Package.
The list also provides a glimpse of the breadth of organizations which have a connection with the pastoral activity of CCCM .
ACCUC Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Canada AGM Annual General Meeting CACUSS Canadian Association of College and University Student Services CAPPE Canadian Association of Pastoral Practice and Education CCCB Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops CCCM Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (Association) CCIDD Cuernavaca Center for Intercultural Dialogue on Development CCMA Catholic Campus Ministry Association (USA) CCO Catholic Christian Outreach CCODP Canadian Catholic Organization for Development and Peace CCSA Canadian Catholic Students’ Association CCYMN Canadian Youth Ministry Network CWL Catholic Women’s League IMCS International Movement of Catholic Students (francophone: MIEC) JECI Jeunesse Etudiante Catholique Internationale K of C Knights of Columbus MECQ Mouvement d’Etudiants Chretiens du Quebec MIEC Mouvement International d’Etudiants Catholique (English: IMCS) MRH March of Remembrance and Hope NC National Coordinator, National Chaplain NCCC National Catholic Chaplains Conference NCSC National Catholic Students Coalition (USA) NECC National Ecumenical Chaplains Conference NET National Evangelization Team NSUM National Secretariat of University Ministries RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults WCACYM Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers WYD World Youth Days
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Appendix I: Other Resources
We would like to thank the Kate Fagan Taylor, Former CCCM Board member and Campus Minister for her work developing the original 2002 version of this publication. Also, thank you to the Western Canadian Association of Catholic Youth Ministers for permission to use their materials as a reference for this document. For more information about WCACYM, contact Joe Glaab at (250) 964-4424 237 or [email protected]
This document draws heavily from work done by CCCM, specifically,
Focus: Remembering, Living and Visioning Canadian Campus Ministry, May 1985. This resource records the history of our national structures and support systems. & Campus Ministry in the ’90’s: the Church in Higher Education, July 1993. This report reflects upon developments in Canadian Catholic campus ministry from August 1986 to July 1993.
For more information about Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry, or to send suggestions for future versions, please contact:
CCCM National Coordinator: #307 - 47 Queen’s Park Crescent East, Toronto, ON M5S 2C3 Tel/Fax (416) 506-0183 Email: [email protected]
Other resources, dates for student and campus minister conferences and current information may be found at our website: www.cccm.ca
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