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Campus MinistryCampus Ministry at Rice seeks to foster the spiritual growth of every student, faculty member, and staff member and to deepen our relationship with Christ. Together, we strive to fulfill our God-given potential by growing in faith, learning, serving those in need, and caring for our community.
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Mass
Once/month we gather as a school community to celebrate Mass together.
We are happy to invite you to our optional daily Mass at 7:20 am in the Chapel:
- Mondays: Father Luke Austin
- Tuesdays: Father Luke Austin
- Wednesday: Father Dwight Baker
- Thursday: Father Timothy Naples
- Friday: Father Dallas St. Peter
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The Campus Ministry RoomThe campus ministry room is a space where students can share a meal (Lunch A & B) with like-minded peers, work on school assignments during study hall, or meet after school for group assignments. The room is typically open Monday 8-2:30 and Tuesday-Friday 8-3:30.
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Retreats & Special Events
Monthly Night In:
Once a month we meet in the campus ministry room for a themed event which involves prayer, games, plenty of food, a movie, or fun activities. This event is led by Mrs. King along with Father Naples and visitor chaperones.Advent & Lent Retreats
The seasons of Advent and Lent offer meaningful opportunities to slow down, look inward, and draw closer to Christ. These retreats provide students with the time and space to do just that. Through age-appropriate games and activities, relatable speakers, good food, prayer, Holy Mass, Adoration, and opportunities for confession, students are invited to step away from the busyness of daily life and focus on their faith. Campus Ministry holds both an Advent Retreat and Lent Retreat are held at the beautiful St. Anne’s Shrine in Isle LaMotte.
Mount 2000 Retreat
An annual weekend conference for high school students, hosted at Mount St. Mary's University in Emmitsburg, Maryland and led by seminarians. It is a wonderful opportunity to foster a relationship with Christ and His Eucharistic presence. It takes place on the first weekend of February. Campus Ministry brings a group of students who are interested.
Steubenville East Conference:
An annual conference open for all high schoolers, including those who will be graduating both 8th grade and high school in the spring. It takes place around the third weekend of July in Springfield, MA. At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their faith, strengthens their prayer life, and empowers them to live on mission long after the conference ends. The Diocese of Burlington brings a group of intereseted students with the support of the campus ministry team.
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Community Service
The objective of the Rice Community Service Program is to encourage and guide students to live out the teachings of Jesus Christ. It has two major goals: bringing forth the kingdom of God and reaching out to the poor, vulnerable and marginalized in society. We hope that participation in these efforts will help students grow in faith, develop important character traits, learn new perspectives and grow in compassion.
Some of the projects in which students participate are: King Street Youth Center Reading Buddy Program, Vermont Catholic Charities' Thanksgiving Basket collection, the Polar Express, the Penguin Plunge, the Spectrum Sleepout, COTS Walk, and many more.
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For more information on these programs contact:
Mrs. Pam King
Father Naples