INTERFAITH

What if you aren’t Roman Catholic or you wonder how others experience the divine in the world?

Campus Ministry staff will assist non-Catholic students who wish to find a site of worship near campus. We also support non-Catholic student efforts to gather on campus for personal and spiritual support.  If you would like information on Sunday Christian Church services,but don't know where to go in Jersey City stop by the Office of Campus Ministry and request a "Church Walk" schedule.

A Muslim prayer space is located on the second floor of Dinneen Hall and is open to Muslim students to pray throughout the day.

Campus Ministry regularly gathers the Interfaith Council, which is made up of students, faculty, staff and administrators of various religious traditions. We join together for Soup and Substance discussions (usually lunch) at which we talk about our experiences of being Jewish, Muslim, Christian, Hindu or one of the many other religious traditions from which SPC community members come.

We also come together for structured prayer or religious celebration several times a year. Our objectives are to provide a forum where community members can learn about one another and to build understanding and trust among people of different faiths on campus.

Throughout the year we host Interfaith Days of Service in our surrounding community.  Students come together from different faith backgrounds to work for common goals serving the needs of others.  They reflect on themes common to their diverse religious traditions, such as welcoming the stranger, hospitality, themes of justice and charity, creation care, and stewardship.

Interfaith News

iftar 

Sponsored by MSA, and  Indo-Pak, Co-Sponsored by Campus Ministry, and Student Activities

Festival of Sukkot

Week-long Jewish festival celebrated by the building and blessing of the sukkah.  All are welcome to enjoy the hospitality of the site by eating meals, sharing conversations, or holding small group meetings under the shelter of the sukkah. 

zendo

Introduction to Zen meditation with Fr. Braden

Interfaith Evening of Reflection

All are welcome to come for a discussion about journeys of faith and culture, share in story your family's pilgrimage, learn where our paths merge, and celebrate our diverse SPC community.

Interfaith Day of SErvice

Seder Meal