Our speaker series hosts about one talk a month. We provide a modest stipend, but bringing in a big speaker can cost a lot more. YEAR $6,000
Vocation Pilgrimages
A men’s pilgrimage and a women’s pilgrimage each year, giving our students a chance to see what religious life is like. ONE PILGRIMAGE $2,000 YEAR $4,000
Silent Retreats
Three retreats per semester. 24 students pay $24 to spend 24 hours of silence encountering the Lord. ONE RETREAT $800 YEAR $5,000
Beauty
Altar Candles
Candles are a central part of our worship, reminding us of Christ, the Light of the world. YEAR $1,500
Musician Stipends
We have many students who volunteer their talent, but we also need to pay an accompanist weekly, as well as other musicians for special liturgies throughout the year. MONTH $1,500 YEAR $18,000
Goodness
Carbos for Christ
A weekly, free spaghetti lunch serving about 75 students a week. WEEK $120 SEMESTER $1,500 YEAR $3,000
Welcome Events
We plan a couple high quality events during fall move-in to bring in new students. YEAR $2,000
Student Leader Gatherings
We gather with our student leaders at the beginning and end of each semester and once a month for fellowship and formation. ONE DINNER $150 RETREAT $500 FULL YEAR $1,700
Hospitality & Receptions
Hospitality is a big part of the experience of home. We often provide light refreshments after events to facilitate ongoing fellowship. ONE EVENT $400 YEAR $2,500
Mission Trips
We are taking 35 students on two different trips, to South Texas and Honduras. The students fundraise, but we also offset the cost. ONE STUDENT $225 YEAR $8,000