Catholic Campus Ministry Newsletter 2024 Issue 2

“I was really nervous about entering Virginia Tech because I didn’t know a lot of people. But one of the main reasons why I picked VT was because of the CCM program. I went to Adoration on Tuesday night, and I always willing to offer a helping hand or share a word of advice. This is a family, and I am so happy I get to be a part of that.” - Rachel, Freshman Fall Semester Highlights to Date felt welcomed with open arms. Everyone has been so kind and

Claire, Natalia, Caroline, Olivia, Margo, Virginia, and Mirabel (left to right)

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My name is Kathleen, and I am the Team Director for the FOCUS Missionaries at CCM! This is my sixth year as a missionary and my second year at VT, and I have absolutely loved my time here. I have never seen students on a college campus who altogether work hard, play hard, and most importantly, pray hard. The students at CCM are changing this

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“Getting to know the members of the CCM@VT was the highlight of my opening week. From getting to play volleyball, to attending Benediction, to hopping on the D2 train for Sunday Brunch, the fellowship that I experienced has been amazing.“ - Andrew, Freshman

campus by living a Catholic life that is attractive through and through. They have personality, joy, and above all, a growing relationship with their Lord and Savior! This is all because of the leadership of the amazing staff here and the fortitude of our students to embrace the cross with joy in their prayer, classes, communities, and in their mission fields: bible studies, servant leader team, etc. Some junior women who embody this very well are Caroline, Virginia, Olivia, Mirabel, Margo, and Natalia. Their bible study leader, Claire, led their study freshman year and helped build Christ-centered friendships in the group. Last year, four of these women started bible studies of their own to reach others! This year, Caroline, Virginia, Olivia, and Mirabel are walking with their disciples to help them start their own bible studies. What started with one student, Claire, has led to eleven new bible studies in just two years. I have absolutely loved growing in friendship with these women the last two years and am inspired by their desire to know Jesus Christ and fulfill his Great Commission!

Thank you for your support of CCM because it allows my teammates and I to be on the frontlines with these incredible students. God bless you and go Hokies!