Offering a
Gospel vision by which to walk and energy by which to live, the
Campus Ministry team hosts a variety of vibrant, mainly student-generated
programs ranging from liturgical ministries and retreats to hands-on
service to disadvantaged populations in the Cedar Rapids area
and beyond, all of which have as their primary aim to tap into
young adults' thirst for a spiritual connection with God.
Reflecting
the Catholic and Judeo-Christian character of the college as well
as the all-embracing charism of hospitality which is the legacy
of the Sisters of Mercy, our vision and energy is fired by our
Faith-inspired zeal to form an ecumenical and inclusive learning
community that values the dignity and contributions of all its
members and where human differences flourish. We are witness to
authentic Catholicism, its inclusiveness, ecumenicity, desire
to avoid sectarian narrowness, concern for social justice and
characteristic sacramentality that sees in all of creation the
touch of a loving Creator. We nurture a spirituality within the
diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is Mount
Mercy College, which appreciates what multiculturalism contributes
to the richness and vitality of our living and working together.
Campus Ministry
at Mount Mercy supports students, faculty and staff of all faiths,
and those of no particular religious faith, on their personal
and communal spiritual journey of finding meaning in life through
pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, reflection groups, ecumenical
worship and fellowship and social service experiences. At the
same time, Campus Ministry fosters an awareness of social
justice and diversity issues. Members of the college family serve
the local community through extensive volunteer involvement with
area helping professions and non-profit organizations. Student
projects include mentoring high school students, immersion trips
in which students work side-by-side with the poor in Appalachia,
inner-city Chicago and Mexico and learning a new language by which
to communicate more effectively with an immigrant population.
