New Student Night

Last week Friday was New Student Night at the Mary Washington CCM (Catholic Campus Ministry). It was similar to a mini-retreat for new students, especially for new freshmen. We had quite the turnout-- almost 40 new students! It was great to see some familiar faces and meet new students.

The night had some ice-breakers, a talk by Fr. Edlefsen who is the campus chaplain, quiet time for prayer and reflection, and lots of fun and games! It was a great way for the new students to meet some of their classmates, and become more familiar with the CCM building.

I spoke at New Student Night, encouraging the students to become involved with the CCM, and sharing the importance of having good friends who share your values.

Here is one of the small groups for the night. Students gathered in small groups to reflect on the talks given by the campus chaplain and others in the CCM.

P.S. I don't know if you can tell from the pictures above, but the room both photos are in is the room we have Sunday Mass in! I'm standing in the top photo next to the lecturn podium, and the alter is pushed against the wall to the right of that. There are Stations of the Cross on the wall, and we pull in folding chairs for seats. The CCM isn't big, but they definitely make do with what they have!