Giving Shape to
Your Faith
In the Franciscan
tradition of service,
caring and openness to
all, Briar Cliff
University
emphasizes a quality
education for its
students, combining a
broad intellectual
background with career
development. The
University challenges
its members to grow in
self-awareness and in
their relationships to
others
and
to God.
The Office of Campus
Ministry focuses on the
spiritual life of Briar
Cliff students and seeks to
integrate faith and
action.
We offer spiritual
growth through
prayer and worship...
Prayer
groups/Bible
study groups on
Mondays and Tuesdays at 9 p.m.
RCIA (Rite of
Christian
Initiation of
Adults) weekly for students
who wish to join the
Catholic Church or
complete
their initiation
by receiving the
Sacrament of
Confirmation.
Campus Ministry
hosts retreats to build
community and promote a deeper
understanding of the
Christian faith...
Antioch
Retreat - A
student-led
weekend retreat
in October and
March.
Busy Person’s
Retreat - A retreat
focused on
developing
a personal
prayer life in
January.
We also
build a sense of
community through
local, national and
international
outreach...
Small group
leadership at high
school
confirmation retreats
Community
assistance in
educational
programs and in
outreach to the poor
The Campus
Ministry staff provides support
during times of
personal crisis, family illness and
the death of loved
ones.
Campus Ministry gives assistance with
discernment for
lifestyle choices.
Peace and justice outreach is accomplished through the Peace and Justice Committee and Gospel of Life. Combined, these groups address such issues as abortion, euthanasia, peace and nonviolence, hunger and homelessness, and care for the earth. Actions include prayer vigils, advocacy, and a 30 hour food fast.
Briar Cliff has
active chapters of
The Knights of
Columbus, a
spiritual leadership
and service group for
young Catholic men,
and the
Catholic Daughters of the Americas,
a spiritual
leadership group for
young Catholic women,
which sponsor a variety of
spiritual and social
activities on
campus.
BCCares, a component
of Campus Ministry,
coordinates all local
service activities, such
as tutoring in schools,
conducting food drives,
working in soup kitchens
and assisting with other outreach
projects. Larger on-campus events include a
Senior Citizen Luncheon,
Christmas Party for
People with Disabilities
and an Easter Egg Hunt.
