Ubuntu Fellowship's Kick-off Event
Student Involvement at the CSTM creates an enriching experience for theological and ministerial formation and education. Through our involvement in a variety of organizations from Lumen Et Vita to the Theology Arts Collective to liturgical ministry, we have grown significantly. Active participation in student groups has aided our human formation and sharpened our academic capacities.
As Student Forum representatives, we serve as an umbrella organization for all student groups. Our task is to provide support to fellow leaders through financial guidance, facilitate open forum meetings, and act as liaisons between students, administration, and faculty. In this role, we have broadly witnessed—both in ourselves and others—how engagement with the community through student groups shapes how we discern the needs of the Church and the world.
For instance, several new student groups have emerged over the past few years in direct response to recognized gaps in the community. Inspired by the newly canonized St. Pior Giorgio Frassati, Frassati Men’s group was created as an intentional space for lay men in the CSTM community to grow in fellowship and service. Similarly, the Ubuntu Fellowship was created for Black students to build community and prepare all students to serve in multicultural settings. The Sports and Spirituality club was formed to bridge fitness and activity with spirituality, something many students expressed a desire for. The Theology Arts Collective was formed as a creative hub for all students seeking artistic expression and exploration in community.
Student organizations at the CSTM provide an opportunity to grow beyond the classroom. Participation enables students to foster new relationships, step outside their comfort zones, and encounter God in new ways.