UNIVERSITY

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UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

University students and young professionals participate in activities which aim to develop leadership and work ethics, deepen their faith, and enlarge and strengthen their friendships in a warm and open setting. University students meet on Monday evenings for spiritual and professional formation and young professionals meet on Wednesday evenings. Other activities include cultural and social gatherings, local outings, study weekends, local and international service projects, community outreach, volunteering and the annual UNIV Congress.

RECOLLECTIONS

The recollection is a time of reflection and prayer. It includes a talk on Christian life, spiritual reading, meditation and Benediction with the Blessed Sacrament.

The spiritual Recollection is held every 3rd Monday of the month from 7-9pm at Eremeran Hills Study Centre in Pennant Hills.

WEEKEND RETREAT

A great opportunity to deepen ones friendship with God, get to know oneself better and make practical resolutions for everyday life. It includes daily Mass, opportunity for the sacrament of reconciliation, time for personal prayer and talks on central themes related to living a Christian life.

Retreats begin on Friday night at 6pm and finish on Sunday afternoon at 5pm. They are held at Bargo Conference Centre. Transport to and from Bargo can be provided.



JOURNEY TO UNDERSTANDING

A series of hosted talks to initiate and engage in reconnectivity and dialogue. Topics include classical literature shaping modern perspective, authentic feminism and living your faith in the workplace and navigating a workaholic world.

The Journey to Understanding aims to support young women living their faith in the middle of the world. Talks are once every 3 months and provide an opportunity to invite friends and engage in discussion and understanding.

UNIV Congress

Every year during Holy Week, a group of University students travel to Rome to take part in UNIV, an international congress for University students. The participants are encouraged to study and reflect upon the theme for UNIV that year, share experiences and generate innovative ideas to shape future thinking.

In addition to the UNIV Congress in Rome, the group take advantage of the trip to visit another European country to enrich their understanding of the world. For more information visit the UNIV website. If you are interested in participating, please contact us.