Christian Life Community'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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Campus Minister
Jayne Losey
jayne.franchini@bc.edu
617-552-3230

CLC Mission

Students from the Christian Life Community at student events day.
All Christian Life Community (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.

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 Taizé Prayer.

Community Programs

Two students volunteering for the Christian Life 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.
Throughout the year, CLC hosts 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!

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.

Learn more about retreats:

Students reflecting on a retreat.

Taizé Prayer

Students light a candle as part of the Taize Prayer presentation.
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".

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Registration

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.

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Leadership Positions

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.

Apply to be a CLC Leader

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.  

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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

Spiritual Resources

Learning Outcomes

After participating in the Christian Life Community, students should:

  1. Cultivate listening and discernment skills.
  2. Foster compassion and empathy while nurturing a more inclusive community.
  3. Deepen faith and spirituality by integrating prayer practices and scripture into daily life.

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