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Department of Spiritual Life and Service

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We are the Department of Spiritual and Religious Life. Our mission, drawn from its Judeo-Christian roots and the heritage of the Marist Brothers, is to support the spiritual and religious development of students as they respond to God's presence in their lives.

We work to foster a culture of faith for all undergraduate students of all faith traditions by building and nourishing a community of hospitality, prayer, service and education.

Religious Diversity

We celebrate diversity in all faith traditions by providing opportunities for students to grow in their spiritual and religious lives. We promote awareness and dialogue about various faith traditions, hoping to cultivate mutual understanding, respect, and harmony.

Students are provided with:

  • Prayer and worship services for various faith traditions.
  • Opportunities for Interfaith prayer and service experiences.
  • Faith based student groups.
  • Interfaith Retreats.
  • Spiritual guidance.
  • Interfaith Advocates.
  • Interfaith Prayer Space.
  • Connection to faith groups outside of the college.
  • Information on activities held at other local colleges.

Interfaith Student Advocates

Mission Statement: The Interfaith Advocates offers students from all faith backgrounds a welcoming, respectful, and nurturing opportunities to gather and celebrate religious and spiritual diversity, recognizing that there are many paths to God.

Department of Spiritual Life and Service

Marist's Department of Spiritual Life and Service supports the spiritual and religious needs of our Red Fox community. We promote the integration of the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - by fostering an environment of celebration, service, and education.

Service and Outreach

Service is at the heart of who we are and what we do. Students engage in various service activities, like weekly opportunities at schools and assisted living facilities and special projects and trips. They connect their passion for helping others with local, national, and global communities.

Religious Diversity

We welcome diverse faith traditions by offering students opportunities for spiritual growth by promoting awareness and dialogue to support mutual understanding, respect, and harmony.

Students are provided with:

  • Prayer and worship services for various faith traditions
  • Opportunities for Interfaith prayer and service experiences
  • Faith-based student groups
  • Interfaith Retreats
  • Spiritual guidance
  • Interfaith Advocates
  • Interfaith Prayer Space
  • Connection to faith groups outside of the college
  • Information on activities held at other local colleges

Interfaith Student Advocates

Mission Statement: The Interfaith Advocates offers students from all faith backgrounds a welcoming, respectful, and nurturing opportunities to gather and celebrate religious and spiritual diversity, recognizing that there are many paths to God.

 

Marist Faith Groups and Campus Partners

The Department of Spiritual Life and Service works to ensure we are meeting the spiritual and religious needs of our campus community. No matter your background, there is a place for you to connect and learn among our small faith groups and campus partners.

Women's Spirit group

Catholic Bible Study

Non-Denominational Bible Study

Orthodox Christian group

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