CLC's mission is to bring students together to engage in intentional conversations, explore tools of Ignatian Spirituality, and form meaningful relationships. Weekly small groups allow peers to open up in a supportive space about important topics such as spirituality as college students.
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Spirituality
As a Christian organization, CLC is open to students of all spiritual backgrounds, or lack thereof. In addition to Ignatian prayer in meetings and the discussion of religious topics, all CLC members and friends are invited to attend religious services such as Mass and Taize Prayer.
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Community
All CLC leaders and members are invited to many social events and prayer gatherings throughout the year, including CLC art night, Thanksgiving dinner, barbecue, and more.
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Mission
All CLC members are invited to live out their spirituality by dedicating time to serve people in need. The Paulist Center in dowtown Boston is one of the many locations CLC members are called to help and assist with whatever they may need.
Christian Life Community Programs
Retreats
CLC offers retreats throughout the year in order to engage participants creativity as a spiritual practice. These are opportunities to deeply listen and connect with yourself, others, nature and God in new, poignant, and playful ways.
Community Events
Throughout the year Christian Life Community hosts a variety of community events such as the Kickoff Pizza Social at the Stokes Amphitheater, the CLC Retreat in the Simboli Hall Chapel, the CLC Halloween Social, the CLC Thanksgiving Social, the CLC Christmas Party just to name a few!
Taizé Prayer
Taizé is a form a Christian prayer originating from the ecumenical Christian community of Taizé in France. It is a simple, meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell deeply on Christ's presence around and within us. It is a time to "come away and rest for awhile".
General registration for the 2025- 2026 academic year is live! There is no application process, but all new members must register in order to be placed in a group.
If you are interested in joining a group please email cura@bc.edu
Interested in joining an alumni group? Contact Danielle Scraramella.
CLC Leaders animate and live out the pillars of spirituality, community, and mission. This is a formative, year-long leadership opportunity within Campus Ministry at Boston College. We are looking for students who are committed to growing in faith, fostering welcoming and inclusive spaces, and passionate about cultivating a more loving and just community.
The CLC Council brings to life the pillars of spirituality, community, and mission. This is a formative, year-long leadership opportunity within Campus Ministry at Boston College. We are looking for students who are committed to growing in faith, fostering welcoming and inclusive communities, and passionate about cultivating a just world.
CLC 2025 - 2026 Council Members
Terrence King (Co-President)
Jennie Sherwood (Co-President)
Mia Maalouf (Co-President)
Giovanna Giuditta
Brendan Richardson
Maureen Conley
Cameron Strouse
Clark Mocek
Courtney McAllister
Lincoln Jarvis
Taizé Prayer from 8:00 - 8:30 p.m. EST
Date
| Location |
| Tuesday, September 23 | Ashby Chapel |
Wednesday, September 24 | Trinity Chapel |
| Tuesday, October 7 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, October 21 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, November 4 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, November 18 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, December 9 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, January 27 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, Feburary 10 | Ashby Chapel |
| Tuesday, February 24 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, March 17 | Trinity Chapel |
| Tuesday, March 31 | Lannon Chapel |
| Tuesday, April 14 | Lannon Chapel |
Belonging & Becoming is a day retreat for first year students to reflect on new beginnings, transitions, and what community and faith might look like for them in college.
The Community Retreat offers an opportunity to engage in small group conversations and reflect on how the fall semester is going.
The Council Retreat is for CLC Council Members to engage in faithful conversation and reflection with one another.
Join us as we tap into our call to be co-creators with the Ultimate Artist. Reflect and pray with us in creative, life-giving and embodied ways!
This retreat is for New Leaders to enjoy a weekend full of fun bonding activities and spiritual reflection!
After participating in the Christian Life Community, students should:
- Cultivate listening and discernment skills.
- Foster compassion and empathy while nurturing a more inclusive community.
- Deepen faith and spirituality by integrating prayer practices and scripture into daily life.
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