Bereavement Program
Queens and Staten Island
Campus Ministry is sensitive to the pain and suffering you may
experience should there be a death in your family. Once each
semester we have a Mass and a luncheon for those who are grieving.
Bereavement counseling is also available.
In Queens, call (718) 990-6466.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4475.
Catholic Bible Reflection Group
Queens
Share your faith, prayer and reflections on the Catholic Bible with
a group that meets each Thursday from 4-5pm in St. Thomas More
Church.
Call (718) 990-6466.
Catholic Men's Group
Queens
The Catholic Men's Group is open to Catholic men who seek to
better understand their Catholic identity. Group meets
monthly and focuses on Catholic spirituality as it relates to their
daily living as Catholic students.
Call (718) 990-6327.
Catholic Women's Group
Queens
This group is an opportunity to bond with other Catholic young
women through prayer, scripture, reflection, and service.
Meetings take place weekly and offer a great opportunity to deepen
your own faith, talk about life, and join in community with
other students who share in your beliefs. Journey with us as
together we walk in the footsteps of Christ.
Call (718) 990-6115
Insights
Queens and Staten Island
If you have ever been involved in service, this program is for
you. Come talk, reflect, and pray about your volunteer
projects. Meet terrific people and share your
experiences.
In Queens, call (718) 990-1363.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4475.
Interfaith
Queens
Campus Ministry seeks to foster the faith development of all
of our students and offers opportunities to participate in
interfaith services. These services seek to promote
fellowship, understanding, and respect for all faiths. We
invite all religious groups and students, commuter or resident, to
join us for interfaith worship through song, scripture, drama, and
reflection. Services are followed by a dessert social to
encourage continued dialogue and community between our different
faith groups. All are welcome.
Call (718) 990-2516.
Liturgical Ministry
Queens and Staten Island
Campus Ministry welcomes Altar Servers, Lectors,
and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to serve at
Campus Masses. There is a training program and Commissioning Mass
each fall. There is also on-going formation through an Evening of
Recollection to keep up-dated on newest developments in Church
Ministry.
In Queens, call (718) 990-6466.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4305.
Music Ministry
Queens and Staten Island
Singers and musicians are an integral part of Campus Ministry.
Become a part of our music ministry program by sharing your time
and talent at our Sunday Night Community Mass, weekday
Mass, and other special University celebrations.
In Queens, call (718) 990-2354.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4305
Prayer Requests
Queens and Staten Island
Send your special prayer intention or a campus
ministry/spirituality question or concern to our email address
and we will process your request. We also have an Intentions
Book in which you are invited to write any intentions you have, and
these are prayed for every day at Mass.
In Queens, email campusministry@stjohns.edu
In Staten Island, email SICampusMinistry@stjohns.edu
Retreats
Queens and Staten Island
Give yourself the time you deserve to get away, meet new people,
pray, relax, and take stock of where you are. Campus Ministry
sponsored retreats allow you to do just this. The weekends are led
by a group of St. John's student leaders. Reservations can be
made in any Campus Ministry office.
In Queens, call (718) 990-6255.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4475.
- Freshmen/New Student Retreat: September 21-22
- Fall Retreat: November 2-4
- Spring Retreat: April 4-6
- Busy Peoples' Retreat: An individualized, private, 3- 4 session
on-campus retreat offered throughout each semester at your
convenience
Additional retreats will be offered throughout both semesters -
inquire in Campus Ministry.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
(R.C.I.A.)
Catholic Sacraments Prep
Queens and Staten
Island
The R.C.I.A. process is available for those students who are
thinking of becoming Catholic and for Catholics who wish to receive
First Communion or Confirmation. RCIA begins in the beginning
of the Fall Semester and meets weekly on Tuesdays during the
Common Hour in the Church both semesters. Participants MUST
start the program together in the early fall semester.
In Queens, call (718) 990-6255.
In Staten Island, call (718) 390-4305.