Overview

These core areas are: Faith Formation, Lasallian Mission, Liturgy and Prayer, Justice and Education, Residential Ministry, and Retreats and Vocation. The members of FIAT - Faith In Action Team work with the professional staff to give bring life and full expression to the core principles through programs, presence and campus participation.   Student voice, participation and leadership are necessary and integral aspects of the Mission and Ministry Center’s outreach to the Saint Mary’s College community. Student Leaders in the Mission and Ministry Center work with the MMC team on presence, programs and experiences that give spirit and voice to our Catholic Lasallian Mission.  Student participation and leadership is a necessary and integral aspect of the continuing development of the Mission and Ministry Center at Saint Mary’s during the 2009-2010 academic year!

FIAT (Fait In Action Team):

Name: Erin Burke
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Major: Politics
Campus Involvement: Women’s Cross Country Team, Student Athlete Advisory Committee, Academic Honor Council
Core Area: Publicity and Communication
What the Mission means to me: To me, the mission means a community of students, teachers, and brothers that uphold a common value and is relatable throughout the world.
Ask me: About the song "Wagon Wheel."

 

 

  Name: Sophie Jacobucci
Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Major: Theology and Religious Studies
Campus Involvement: Santiago Community Leader, FIAT
Core Area: Santiago Community Leader
What the Mission means to me: The mission means a dedication to faith, service, and community inspired by the Catholic tradition and life of St. John Baptist De la Salle. The mission is a support network of teachers, students, faculty, and staff worldwide that I am proud to be a part of where my service has taught me more than what I have given.
Ask me: About Red Rocks Amphitheater.

 

  Name: Thanh Lu
Hometown: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Major: Accounting and History
Campus Involvement: FIAT and Jumpstart
Core Area: Justice Advocacy
What the Mission means to me: We are a team working together to carry out the goal of De La Salle. I want to be a professional human being.
Ask me: How I can eat a lot of food all the time.

 

Name: MarcAngel Nava
Hometown: San Pablo, CA
Major: History
Campus Involvement: FIAT, Peer Council, Lasallian Community, Eucharistic Ministers,
Core Area: Mission Awareness
What the Mission means to me: As Christians we are called to act with justice, to love tenderly, to serve one another, and to walk humbly with God. As members of FIAT and MMC, we experience and live out these qualities every day, which in turn builds a stronger community and faith foundation.
Ask me: About the Lasallian upbringing and about how the phrase “Live Jesus in our Hearts” came about.

Name: Delia Neyra
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Major: English and Spanish Double Major
Campus Involvement: FIAT, Hermanas Unidas, Rotaract
Core Area: Publicity and Communication
What the Mission means to me: To me, the mission means to follow in Jesus’ footsteps every day and apply his teachings, humility, and love to everything I do, even the small things.
Ask me: About Nicaraguan food and culture!

Name: Chelsea Stevenson
Hometown: Santa Clarita Valley, CA
Major: English
Campus Involvement: FIAT, Honors Program
Core Area: Faith Formation
What the Mission means to me: It’s a way for me to be involved on campus and continue my involvement in the Confirmation process.
Ask me: What music I’m listening to.

Name: Joanna Guerrero

Hometown: Mt. Aukum, CA

Major: Biology

Campus Involvement: FIAT

Core Area: Faith Formation

What the Mission means to me: Help others in search of faith.

Ask me: About animals

Name: Ivan Ibarra

Hometown: Soledad, CA

Major: Communication/ Theology and Religious Studies

Campus Involvement: FIAT and Lasallian Community Co-leader

Core Area: Mission Awarness

What the Mission means to me: To be one in community in sharing of eachother to make this world a better place.

Ask me: About life.

 

Name: Matthem Belonic

Hometown: Orange County, CA

Major: Undeclared

Campus Involvement: FIAT, Mission and Ministry

Core Area: Mission Awareness

What the Mission means to me: To help others in the community through service

Name: Gabi Michel

Hometown: Sacarmento, CA

Major: Integral

Campus Involvement: SMC Glee Club, R4L Club + J-Pop Club, FIAT

Core Area: Justice and Advocacy

What the Mission means to me: To educate everyone in the Lasallian tradition.

Ask me: About swimming, food, immersion programs, and any type of Plato's dialogue.

Name: Ali Carroll

Hometown: Oak Park, CA

Major:  Theology and Religious Studies and Politics double major

Campus Involvement: FIAT, Habitat of Humanity, Peer Council

Core Area: Faith Formation

What the Mission means to me: To allow people a deeper relationship with their faith.

Ask me: About Star Trek

Name: Erin Kinda

Hometown: Napa, CA

Major: English

Campus Involvement: Lasallian community, Theatre

Core Area: Lasallian Community Leader

What the Mission means to me: Creating an inclusive community that inspires growth.

Ask me: About Harry Potter

Name: Zach Farley

Hometown: Martinez, CA

Major: English

Campus Involvement: Santiago Community Leader, CRS Associate, Campus lifeguard

Core Area: Santiago Community Leader

What the Mission means to me:

Ask me: About movies, television and Chelsea Handler

 

 

 

Santiago Community Leaders:

 

 

Lasallian Scholars:

Name: Kiera Maguire
Hometown: Dumont, NJ
Major: Education, English studies
Role in MMC: Serving as part of the Santiago Community and a Lasallian scholar with the Lasallian community
What the Mission means to me: The Lasallian mission is one that has become a huge part of my life in the last few years. To me it is about continuing the legacy that De La Salle started and making sure the ideals and virtues are always being held to the highest standards. Especially in the education field, I feel it is extremely important to serve communities in need and make significant connections with all. Attempting to transform lives and touch hearts is key.
Ask me: How to fist pump Jersey style and to teach you a jig.