Spiritual Development

Spiritual Direction: Fr. Bill Karg is our part-time campus spiritual director at The University of Akron.  The spiritual direction meetings are very flexible & works with students schedules & can be held at a number of places including the Newman Center throughout the week.  If you are interested or have questions, please contact Fr. Karg directly @ 234-380-7247 (cell) or by email at wdkarg62338@yahoo.com

Vocational Discernment: Vocation:  A divine call to the religious, married, or single life.  Discerning your vocation doesn’t have to be so overwhelming if you have support.  At NCCM, we encourage all young adults to discern their vocation with the support of clergy & religious life staff by having personal discussions.  If you would like assistance to facilitate discussion about your vocation, contact the campus minister who can connect you with local & diocesan religious to help you with this faith journey for your lifelong calling.

Small Group Bible Study: Meeting weekly to discuss the upcoming Sunday scripture readings, this informal group express share their faith, and have a real conversation about where they are and where they want to go.

Retreats: Yearly fall “CoLLiDe” retreat.  Spring “Catch the Spirit” diocese-wide retreat.  TEC Retreat.  (addition)

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults): To learn more about the Catholic faith in an informal setting, RCIA meetings are held regularly with Deacon Ray during the academic semester.  To contact Deacon Ray for questions, email raydim01@sbcglobal.net or call 330-253-5161.

Music Ministry

Matt Fafrak is our campus music minister for the 8:00pm Mass.  We are always looking throughout the year for both vocalists & instrumentalists.  Do you play base guitar, drums, or any other instrument?  Practice is on Wednesday evenings after our regular gathering.  If you are interested or have questions, please contact Matt directly @ 216-215-2611 (cell) or by email at mfafrak@gmail.com.
http://www.mattfafrak.com

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Social Justice

“Sandwich Making” Program: In collaboration with St. Bernard’s Parish, NCCM students are able to become involved with the “Sandwich Making” program for the homeless people of Akron.

Akron Children’s Hospital EM Program: Soon to be implemented with the Eucharistic Minister training program that has resumed, students at Newman will be able to partner with Akron Children’s Hospital to deliver the Holy Eucharist to patients.

Leadership Development

Get Involved!  Develop your strengths!  There are four different opportunities to develop your personal leadership abilities.  Lead where you are.

Our Leadership Team works collaboratively with each other, the campus minister, & other staff to build & improve NCCM for all students.  There are regular opportunities to lead & learn at Newman with week to week initiatives, leadership retreats, & team formations.

The Willowcreek Leadership Summit is in early August where we take 5-10 students to a satellite site for a global conference for church & business leaders alike.  The Leadership Summit is a global event, experienced each August by tens of thousands of people across the United States and Canada in more than 140 partner Host Sites. Each fall, the Summit is also videocast in a growing number of locations around the world—157 cities in 57 countries and 24 languages in 2009 alone. Participants continue to report that God is using the Summit to provide a place where leaders can develop their skills, experience moments of hope and encouragement, and hear His unique call.
http://www.willowcreek.com/lds (2010 Highlights Promo)

Campus Ministry Leadership Institute, CMLI, is used to form solid a foundation for the coming year & develop a core student leadership.  We send 5 students to a week-long institute at St. Joesph University in Philidelphia, PA.  CMLI is a six-day training and working institute for student leaders and campus ministers who attend together as campus teams. Now in its tenth year, the institute is designed to produce dynamic leaders who work collaboratively to develop and implement successful Catholic Campus Ministry programs.  http://www.sju.edu/cmli

FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) Conference is in late January and is a national outreach that meets college students where they are and invites them into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and the Catholic faith.  http://www.focusonline.org …….“Answering the Call” 2011 Promotional Video

Service

(Greater Akron, St. Bernard’s, UA, & Newman Service Opportunities)