Rooted in the
Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius and our Catholic, Jesuit tradition,
University Ministry affirms the rich diversity of faiths at USF and
provides opportunities for spiritual growth in the areas of social
justice, retreats, worship, and faith formation. All are welcome to
participate in our programs. We attempt to provide a ministry that
focuses on compassion, justice, contemplation, and individual and
corporate responsibility.
Social justice programming includes co-sponsoring the
Justice Lecture series, the Stand 4 Conference, Community Action, the
October and April Action programs, our Arrupe national and international
immersions, lobby days, and our tutoring program in San Francisco
elementary schools.
Worship includes our weekly student 8:00 p.m. Sunday Mass in
St. Ignatius Church, as well as the Mass of the Holy Spirit,
Commencement Masses, services of reconciliation, and inter-faith
services. All are invited to participate in various ways in these
liturgies. Sacramental preparation programs for those who wish to be
confirmed or baptized are also available.
Our Retreat program includes Kairos Retreats as well as an
Ignatian Retreat. Retreats offer opportunities for reflection,
connection, and inspiration. Weekly opportunities are also available for
prayer and reflection through our CORe (Community of Reflection) group.
Resident Ministry Interns live in residence halls and are
part of University Ministry's outreach where the students live. RMIs
provide a pastoral presence in the residence halls as well as offering
programs, supporting the living-learning communities and the various
programs that are offered by University Ministry.
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