Good morning and happy NUNDAY! Today’s Nunday features Catholic Sister Carla Kovack, OP, a San Rafael Dominican Sister.
Sister Carla is engaged in campus ministry at Dominican University in San Rafael. She believes it is a privilege to participate in the lives of students – especially the freshmen and new transfer students. During this important time of transition, growth and learning, students explore key questions of adulthood: who am I, who am I in relationship to God, self and others and how can I make a difference in others’ lives?
As other who are active in campus ministry, Sister Carla creates programs that empower students to explore these important issues. Retreats, small faith communities, service opportunities, study about issues of justice, and weekly Sunday liturgies, invite young adults to a journey. She says,
“Our journey is on sacred ground but I find that a good sense of humor and a deep respect for the freedom of the individual allows us to form community that bridges diverse faith traditions, age and life styles. Building the Dominican spirit, our theme this year in campus ministry, is both an individual and communal challenge. Our common commitment to study, reflection, community and service integrates and makes us one.”
Sister Carla on right
Thanks to Sister Pat Farrell, OP, for photos and text!
Archived Comments
- May 18, 2009 at 11:48 am
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Fun pics! My Campus Ministry Team’s mantra is “If you feed them, they will come.” Good to see another sister in this ministry.
- May 18, 2009 at 2:53 pm
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It is so great to see my sister here today! She does such wonderful work at the university. And truly, any time I went up to the campus ministry center, there were plenty of snacks, a smile, and a listening ear.
- May 18, 2009 at 7:18 pm
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I am so grateful for all of the men and women that work in youth/campus ministry. It is so important to keep young Catholics involved as much as possible … and in a very special way. I hope and pray that more unverisities and dioceses engage paid, full-time professionals in this vital work. It shouldn’t be an afterthought. It’s our future.
I really like Sr. Pat’s words about a “deep respect for the freedom of the individual.” From my experience, most younger people are in that searching kind of mode. They need someone understanding and nonjudgmental to help them explore their faith. I’m glad there are folks out there like Sr. Pat to do that.
- May 19, 2009 at 5:27 am
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May God Bless all the religious who offered their life for God’s greater honor and glory
- May 19, 2009 at 4:11 pm
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my five years in campus ministry were the best five of my life. helping young people find their way, helping them find a place, is immensely satisfying. more sisters should be involved in campus ministry. college kids like finding out that nuns are people, too. questions come up, too, that might never be asked of a priest. interesting dynamics all around.
