Catholic Campus Ministry has a very rich and long history on the campus of Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Founded in 1914 by twin sisters, CCM has grown from a small Catholic club into a substantial and influential ministry on SEMO’s campus. In short, CCM can be defined by their Mission Statement:
"CCM gathers the Catholics on campus for prayer, worship, learning, service, and social activities. Together we strive to bring the light of the Gospel to illumine concerns and hopes of the university community. Empowered by the Holy Spirit, all members of the Church on campus are called, according to their own gifts and talents, to be a sign and instrument of the kingdom in the academic world at Southeast Missouri State University."
The members collectively come together to form the Body of Christ and be the light of the Gospel to the rest of campus. The Newman Council, the student leadership team for CCM, puts on various events throughout the year to encourage spiritual growth. The different teams within the Newman Council host events to correspond with their titles – Spiritual Life Team, Service & Advocacy Team, Social Team, and Peer Evangelization Team. For example, the Spiritual Life Team has hosted Praise and Worship/Adoration nights and Bible Buffets. The Service & Advocacy Team has cleaned up yards, helped with Habitat for Humanity, and sent letters to the imprisoned. The Social Team has hosted scavenger hunts and karaoke nights. The Peer Evangelization Team is new this year and will focus on ways to bring the ministry of CCM out to the rest of campus.
More importantly, the Sacraments are always available at CCM. Mass is celebrated Monday through Thursday at 5:15 P.M., Friday at 12:00 P.M., and on Sundays at 11:30 A.M., 6 P.M., and 8 P.M. The Sacrament of Reconciliation and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament are available Tuesday through Thursday. RCIA classes are also offered through CCM.
For more information about Catholic Campus Ministry please visit CCM’s website at www.ccmin.org or follow CCM’s blog at www.remainblessed.blogspot.com. You can also follow CCM on twitter at twitter.com/ccmin.
