Loyola Marymount University, Campus Ministry
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[edit] LMU Campus Ministry
Loyola Marymount University's Office of Campus Ministry is a component to the promotion of the university’s mission and identity. LMU is open to students of all religious and faith backgrounds and those with no particular faith.
As old as the University, the Division of Campus Ministry was originally titled University Chaplain, this division became known as Campus Ministry in 1973 with a stipulation that the Director would be a Jesuit. By 1986 this requirement was waived when Sr. Mary Margaret ("Peg") Dolan, R.S.H.M. became the Director.
[edit] Services offered by LMU Campus Ministry:
[edit] Liturgical Ministries
Individual ministries are coordinated by student leaders, who dedicate time to training and scheduling members of the university faith community as ministers of the Mass and other Catholic liturgies.
[edit] Altar Servers (Acolytes)
[edit] Music Ministry
[edit] Video Ministry
[edit] Peer Ministry
[edit] Christian Life Communities
Christian Life Community (CLC) is a community of diverse people who seek a way of life based on the values of spirituality, community, and service.
[edit] Retreat Programs
LMU’s Retreat Programs are an integral part of Campus Ministry’s work to allow and encourage students to integrate the principles of St. Ignatius’ Spiritual Exercises into their own lives. LMU’s retreats strive to develop the students’ faith individually and communally. LMU offers several retreats throughout the year including the First Year Retreat (for freshmen and transfer students), the Emmaus Retreat (a retreat open to freshmen, sophomore, and junior students), the Senior Retreat, and the Silent Retreat (a four day experience based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola). All of LMU’s retreats are led by current students, alumni, and staff members.
[edit] Social Justice and Community Service
Service and justice activities are designed by student leaders, with assistance from staff. Student leadership development is a high priority.
The De Colores program allows students to travel to the slums of Tijuana, Mexico and work with the people of that area to improve their community. Other programs include Feed the Hungry (a program for the inner-city homeless), Fright Night (a Halloween event for school students in at risk neighborhoods), and Spring Eggstravaganza (an Easter event for school students in at risk neighborhoods).
[edit] Ecumenical and Interreligious Services
Ecumenical & Interreligious Services welcomes students, faculty, and staff of differing religious denominations and spiritual beliefs. LMU seeks to create a vibrant community of individuals desiring to grow in their individual faith journeys and learn from the diverse faith experiences of others.
In partnership with the LMU Jewish Community, the Muslim Students Association, Catholic and various Protestant denominations.
