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Student Leadership

The Mission and Ministry Center vision focuses on providing spaces and places where all can explore their faith and questions of human existence, as well as deepen their understanding of & relationship with God; and forming students as leaders in a complex world in great need of visible and radical witnesses of love and solidarity.

Meet our Current Student Leaders

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MMC Student Leadership 2018-2019 opportunities (click on the tabs below):

Lasallian Peer Ministers

Lasallian Peer Ministers (LPMs):

Liturgy & Prayer - the LPM for Liturgy & Prayer seeks to provide liturgical settings and ritualized celebrations that nourish the spiritual life of the College community. Rooted in the Eucharistic liturgy as the “source and summit” of our Christian life, this person helps to animate the rich tradition and diverse expressions of Catholic liturgical life, all the while fostering prayerful opportunities for those of different faiths to be spiritually integrated within their lived experience.
Faith Formation - the Faith Formation LPM is intentional in building relationships and seizing formative moments to nourish the spiritual life of the College community. Rooted in the Catholic faith, this LPM helps to animate the vibrant expression of a lived experience of Catholicism. This also means that the LPM must be keenly aware of the necessity to humbly honor and appropriately respond to the diversity of how faith or non-faith is lived out on campus
Interfaith Events - the LPM for Interfaith Events will assist in planning various interfaith events throughout the year, including interfaith solidarity suppers
Latinx Ministries - the LPM for Latinx Ministries reaches out to and works side by side with Latino communities represented by the students of our campus. Particular attention is to promote and provide opportunities for the faith celebrations of the Latino community
Liturgical Music - the LPM for Liturgical Music seeks to provide ritualized music that fosters prayerful celebrations of campus liturgies, especially the weekly 8:00pm student led Mass on Sundays. Along with serving as lead cantor and/or instrumentalist, this person will help plan, prepare, and implement (not limited to) the following: 1) Music rehearsal and peer mentorship of fellow student choir members, and 2) Arrangement and selection of music that ensures there is beauty according to the three judgments of Catholic worship: musical, liturgical, and pastoral
Justice Education - the LPM for Justice Education plans, supports, and implements educational programming around the themes of: labor & food justice, homelessness, Immigration, equality in education, and racial justice (rotating themes throughout the year)
Immersions - The LPM for Immersions provides dynamic, timely, and sustainable immersions for SMC. Its scope will include collaboration within and beyond the MMC. Additionally, this LPM position is also supervised Lasallian Scholar graduate students and includes: Collaboration with LV scholars and supervision of LPC of the specific immersion; creation of a sustainable, universal curriculum for all immersions (Salinas, Mexico, Blackfeet, Oakland, Los Angeles) as well as uniquely tailored curriculum for specific immersions; finding additional student leaders/coordinators to collaborate with; developing relationships and partnerships/collaborations in order to authentically engage students in MMC offerings

LPMs are paid hourly, participate in formation activities, and work 5-8 hours per week throughout the year

Contact the mmc: mmc@stmarys-ca.edu

Lasallian Program Coordinators

Lasallian Program Coordinators (LPCs):

Chapel Enviornment/Sacristy/Liturgical Ministers - Working with the LPM for Liturgy & Prayer, this LPC will coordinate efforts to ensure the following: Chapel environment is appropriate for daily use, special liturgies, and liturgical seasons; Sacristy supplies are met in a timely manner; Liturgical ministers are scheduled and prepared
Faith Sharing Communities/To The Heights - the LPC will work with the LPM for Faith Formation to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: Monthly or bi-weekly gatherings for catechetical formation, theological reflection, spiritual development, and communal growth; Weekly or bi-weekly gatherings of small faith-based communities for theological reflection, spiritual development, and communal growth
Publicity & Communications - the LPC will: publicize the MMC's events, activities and programs (through flyers, website, social media, etc); coordinate MMC's representation at info fairs and other tabling events; update and maintain the MMC student contact list
Interfaith Solidarity Suppers - the LPC will work with the LPM for Faith Formation to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: Opportunities off-campus for faith & interfaith development (e.g., Diocesan events, RE Congress, Interfaith Youth Core); Communal meals that are intentional in establishing and nourishing interfaith relationships on campus and beyond
Lasallian Service Internship - Working with the LPM for Justice Education, this LPC will assist to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: Activities that support the instructor and students enrolled in the Lasallian Service Internship Jan Term course (this should be a student who has taken the LSI course)
Our Lady of Guadalupe - Working with the LPM for Latinx Ministries, this LPC will assist to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: Impactful celebrations during Our Lady of Guadalupe Week; Develop existing Latino, faith-based events and cultural celebrations (Dia de los Muertos Remembrance Altar, OLG, Oscar Romero, LCN, Mexican Independence Day) and others that may not exist on campus at this time
Retreats - Working with the LPM for Faith Formation, the LPCs for Retreats (6) will provide retreat opportunities for our students, particularly those who wish to deepen their faith, engage in a search for the sacred, and strengthen communal bonds. This person will help plan, prepare, and implement (not limited to) the following: New Student Overnight Camp Out; Fall Retreat; Koinonia Retreat; Encountering Jesus Retreat; World Youth Day
GaelPantry - the LPC will market, recruit, and support all things related to the GaelPantry: Insure its staffing during GP open hours with trained student volunteers; Promote GP across campus with pop-ups and campus collaborations; Insure donations and the development of food items; Create marketing content to promote the GP--especially to upperclass, graduate, and commuter students; Collaborate with on-campus and off-campus partners to secure food donations; Shoot to hit 100 students a week (average) GP usage; Develop a “core training” to address food needs on campus
Fair Trade - Working with the LPM for Justice Education, this LPC will assist to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: Fair Trade Fridays; Other Fair Trade events and support structure (such as serving on the FT committee)
Prayer - Working with the LPM for Liturgy & Prayer, this LPC will coordinate efforts to ensure the following: Opportunities for Catholic devotional prayer provide thoughtful interior reflection and nourishing fellowship (e.g., Eucharistic Adoration, Rosary, Taize); Opportunities for students to actively engage in becoming disciples and bringing their faith into action, particularly in the apostolic ministry of caring for the poor and marginalized
RCIA - Under supervision of the Chaplain, this LPC is intentional in creating a faith-based community that support, nourishes, and deepens the spirituality of candidates who are seeking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation. Rooted in the Catholic faith, this LPC will assist to plan, prepare, and implement (but not limited to) the following: weekly RCIA gatherings that inspire discipleship, accompaniment, and peer evangelization that is rooted in the Church’s tradition; an RCIA retreat that strengthens a community of faith and deepens the understanding of Catholic faith

LPC positions are project/program-based and are paid hourly or via stipend

Contact the mmc: mmc@stmarys-ca.edu

Community Leaders

Community Leaders:

There are two living-learning communities sponsored by the MMC and CILSA:

Lasallian Community - Sophomores (Becket Hall)
Santiago Community - Juniors & Seniors (Ageno East)

Each community is led by Community Leaders who help foster the development of the community and organize many of their events. These student leadership positions come from within the communities, and receive educational scholarships. If interested, please apply first to be in the community, and click on the links below to read more about them.

Lasallian Community: Contact Carrie Davis - cak6@stmarys-ca.edu

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities:

8pm Sunday Mass (Student-led): Greeters/Ushers, Singers/Musicians, Acolytes (Altar Servers), Lectors, Hopitality Team & Eucharistic Ministers (this ministry is reserved for Confirmed Catholics)

Other Volunteer Opportunties: GaelPantry

Visit the MMC to learn more! We are located next to the chapel.

Expectations of MMC Student Leaders

In order to best promote and live out the vision of the Mission & Ministry Center, MMC Student Leaders (LPMs, LPCs, and Community Leaders) are expected to:

Be willing to explore issues of faith, sprirituality, and religion
Respect diversity of traditions, backgrounds, and opinions
Have strong oral and written communication skills
Basic familiarity with Google suite
Have a spirit of hospitality
Have a willingness to work hard and receive feedback
Be available for meetings and trainings related to their roles throughout the year, such as:
- All staff & student leader meetings (during Community Time)
- Regular 1-1 meetings with supervisor
- Mid-August before the fall semester begins, and assist with Weekend of Welcome including move-in for first year students (for LPMs)
Be actively present at "all hands on deck" MMC events, such as:
- Major masses: Mass of the Holy Spirit, Ash Wednesday, Commencement Mass
- De La Salle Week (April)
Have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA