Grow in your faith

The Christian life is a continuous journey of growing closer to Christ as a member of His Church. Participating in the activities and events hosted on campus is one way to do that.

Interested in becoming Catholic or receiving sacraments? Let us know!

Please also check out our page on off-campus Catholic activities and events!

Bible Reading/Scripture Study

Bible in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
Prayer: Spiritual Breathing (includes information on lectio divina, a form of praying with the Scriptures)
Why do Catholics use Scripture and Tradition? (video)
Ways to Read the Bible (video)
The Case for Jesus Series (available on FORMED - send us an email if you don't have an account yet)
The Story of Salvation Bible Study Series (from FOCUS):
- Session 1 - Adam & Eve feat. Father Mike Schmitz
- Session 2 - Noah feat. Bishop Earl Fernandes
- Session 3 - Abraham feat. Sister Josephine Garrett, CSFN
- Session 4 - Moses feat. Heather Khym
- Session 5 - David feat. Cardinal Timothy Dolan
- Session 6 - Exile & Return feat. Dr. Scott Hahn
- Session 7 - Jesus feat. Erin Falbo and Steve Pries

Carmelite Resources

CarmelCast: this is a podcast provided by ICS Publications, the Carmelite publishing house of the Discalced Carmelites here in the United States.
ConnectOCD: connect with the Discalced Carmelites. Sign up for a free magazine on St. Thérèse and be kept up to date on local opportunities to learn more about Carmelite saints and spirituality.

Catechism Resources

Catechism in a Year Podcast with Fr. Mike Schmitz
The Catechism of the Catholic Church (online version)

Dating/Theology of the Body

4 Tips for Dating in College (As a Catholic) (video)
Keys to Understanding The Feminine Genius (video)

Evangelization

The Power of Your Testimony

Prayer

Prayer: Spiritual Breathing

Questions on the Faith

Why do Catholics use Scripture and Tradition? (video)
Do I Have to Go to Mass? Sunday Obligation Explained (video)
Why can't non-Catholics receive communion? (video)
Why be Catholic and not just Christian? (video)
Why can't women be ordained priests? (article)
Is Heaven a Place or Only a State of Mind? (article)
- Where Is Heaven Located? (video)

SEEK/FOCUS

SEEK REPLAY: this website has recordings of talks and keynotes from the SEEK conference, an annual gathering of thousands of college students (last year in St. Louis, there were over 20,000!) organized by the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS). SEEK REPLAY is free to sign up.

Vocations

Catholic Vocations: the Gift of God's Love (video)
Vocations Boston - Archdiocese of Boston (website)
Vocations to the Discalced Carmelite Order (Friars, Nuns, Sisters, and Secular Order): complete the ConnectOCD form.