Catholic college students are a missed opportunity in many diocese across America.  However, with the beatification of Cardinal John Henry Newman by Pope Benedict XVI there is even more reason to contact your local Newman centers.  You may ask “Why involve Catholic College Ministry?”

  • Excellent Source of Evangelization for the next generation of Catholics
  • Young couples preparing for marriage
  • Potential Candidates for religious or priestly vocations!
  • Teachers for Religious Prep or Catechist Programs

How to Plan a Catholic College Event

Well, at Catholic Tools, we like to think even bigger.  Why not create a one day event for your entire state, region, or community specifically for Catholic college students?  Wow, how do I plan a catholic young adult event like that?  You start with some prayer and this simple schedule.

Receiving and Responding to God’s Call

Morning Session: Receiving God’s Call

7:00 Registration/Doors Open
8:00 Opening Music/Welcome
9:00 Official Welcome featuring a popular music group (Righteous B)
9:30 Main Speaker (Father Croppi or another Big Name)
11:00 Mass with local Bishop
12:00 Lunch/Pizza

Afternoon Session – Responding to God’s Call

Session One: Reclaiming Intimacy (Contact a Theology of the Body Speaker) A.K.A. Christopher West
1:30-3:00pm

Session Two: Developing Catholic Communities in College (Maybe a Focus Speaker)
1:30-3:00pm

3:00pm Living Authentic Catholic Lives – Father Croppi
4:30pm Closing Remarks
4:45 – Closing Music by Rightious B (just a suggestions)

The Break Down

Now I know this looks like one big Catholic party, but college students like Catholic events that are fun.  The day is divided up into receiving the Lord’s call in the morning and then responding to what the Lord has called you to do.

I would host this in a big convention center or retreat center.  In addition I would provide plenty of priest for the sacrament of  penance.

Time
I think a Sunday in September would be best, because it wouldn’t interfere with college sports programs.

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What do you think?  Have any suggestions?

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