Koinonia
The koinonia retreat weekend is an experience in Christian community based on the Paschal mystery of the Lord Jesus, His life, Death, and Resurrection. Themes for these three days include Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. The retreat consists of talks, discussions, reflections, prayer and celebrations of the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist. Though the Retreat is offered from a Catholic perspective, non-Catholics are welcome to attend.
Four Koinonia Retreats are offered each academic year. Two in the fall semester and two in the spring semester.
NFK 110: Oct. 14-16 2011 NFK 111: Nov. 4-6, 2011
NFK 112: Feb. 10-12, 2012 NFK 113: March 9-11, 2012
To find out how to go on a Koinonia retreat, please contact
Sister Loretta Dedomenicis at loretta.dedomenicis@sjcnc.org
SJO (Service and Justice Outreach)
Our Service and Justice Outreach ministry (SJO) is a great opportunity to live Christ's gospel in service to others. Throughout the year there are numerious events you can get involved in, including the annual "run for justice," fundraisers for the poor, and the hunger banquet, among others. There are also weekly opportunities to serve alongside others, such as the weekly help at soup kitchens and the Illini Heritage nursing home.
To join in on SJO activities or to get more information, please contact
Sister Bernadette Mota at bernadette.mota@sjcnc.org
FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students)
FOCUS is a national organization which works on college campuses to help students grow in faith and virtue. The six full-time missionaries who serve the students at the University of Illinois lead Bible studies, host large-group events, and find other ways to reach out to the campus community, such as their efforts in one-on-one mentoring (or "discipleship").
The goal of FOCUS is to build a Christian culture one individual at a time. Please come visit the FOCUS office at Newman Hall to meet the missionaries or learn about how to get involved!
Contact us at uofifocus@gmail.com.
Knights of Columbus
The Knights of Columbus is a national fraternity of Catholic men promoting the four values of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. The Illini Council of the Knights serves to promote these values and the Catholic faith on campus through prayer and various philanthropic efforts.
If you'd like to join the Knights of Columbus, please contact
Brent West
Grand Knight, Illini Council
West7@illinois.edu
