Catholics-on-Campus: Aims and Objectives, 2006

AIMS:

1. To foster and promote the spiritual, intellectual and general interests of the Catholic community at Monash University.
2. To provide moral, social, cultural and spiritual support for students and staff.
3. To engage people in Gospel values and the principles of Catholicism.
4. To organise regular group discussions on matters concerning the Catholic faith.
5. To promote mutual understanding among faiths.
6. To organise lectures, social functions and other activities as the committee and/or the society may from time to time adopt in keeping with the above objectives.

OBJECTIVES:

To develop those works already being done on campus:

• Chaplaincy service to all students.
• Daily Mass at 12.10pm.
• Sunday Mass at 5.10pm
• Prayer group.
• Choir.
• To conduct spiritual, fellowship and cultural activities.
• Sporting and social activities, e.g. BBQ, camping.

Advantages to Monash University:

We believe that by advertising our presence on campus as an official member of Clubs and Societies, we could be of positive assistance to new students in their transition to Monash University. We can assist students and staff in difficult situations by establishing a network of friends and fellow members of the academic community.

Talk on 1-Feb-2006: "Truth! Freedom! Joy!" -- Msgr. Peter Elliot

Have you ever noticed that Church teaching about freedom and happiness is so different, even opposite, to the messages society gives about it? Let's face it, when compared with today's culture, a lot of Church teaching just sounds crazy. So where does the truth lie? If you've ever wondered about these things, and even if you haven't, come along to hear Monsignor Elliot's insightful discussion of truth, freedom and joy - Catholic-style! There will also be fellow students sharing their own personal experience of conversion. And there will be food! When: Wednesday 1st Feb, 6.30 pm Where: Cardinal Knox Centre (behind the Cathedral, off Lansdowne Rd, East Melbourne) What: Dinner, talk and testimonies How much: $10 RSVP: Wednesday 25 Jan (<-- please RSVP, we really need to know numbers for food) Who: VSCA - Victorian Catholic Students Association More information: Call Josie Restall 0401 887 605 (Publicized through Credibility Blog)