Campus Ministry Leadership Ministry Descriptions 2026-27
*selection for these positions will happen outside of given timeframe
Positions eligible to those who have previously served on Campus Ministry Leadership
President
Models the Catholic faith and Dominican principles to Campus Ministry Leadership and the Providence College community
Helps organize and plan Open Table on Monday nights
Regularly meets with the Chaplain
Develops relationships and collaborates with various campus organizations and students in order to direct them to a life of grace with Christ and various ministries
Assists CML as needed especially by creatively planning for Spring Training, Banquets, and CML gifts
Vice President
Models the Catholic faith and Dominican values to Campus Ministry Leadership and the PC community
Regularly meets with the Chaplain
Assists the President with duties
Service Coordinator
Is the peer leader of the CML leaders responsible for service activities.
Assists the chaplains and campus ministry service staff in promoting the corporal works of mercy on campus.
Aids service leaders in recruiting for their particular projects.
Serves as student leader for one-time and miscellaneous service activity.
Represents Campus Ministry on the Service Board.
Peer Ministry Coordinator
Peer Ministry Coordinators serve as the internal organizers of the Peer Ministry program. They work in collaboration with one another and Peer Ministry staff in service to the Peer Ministry program. PMCs also work with the executive board of Campus Ministry Leadership in support of CML
Peer Ministry Coordinators are returning Peer Ministry Leaders who mentor six to eight Peer Ministry Leaders throughout the year.
Coordinators meet with their six to eight Peer Ministry Leaders bi-monthly as a group in Saint Families. The Saint Family serves as the PMC’s “small group,” ensuring Peer Ministry Leaders have access to ample support and resources.
Peer Ministry Coordinators meet weekly with Campus Ministry staff to plan and promote Peer Ministry programming, engage in ongoing formation, and collaborate with Campus Ministry initiatives and campus-wide events.
The PMC role requires strong communication skills, organization, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.
Peer Ministry for Study Abroad
Four returning Peer Ministry Leaders will lead small groups for students going abroad during the 2024-2025 academic year. One group will be composed of leaders and students going abroad in Fall 2024 and one group will be composed of leaders and students going abroad in Spring 2025. Groups will follow a traditional Peer Ministry schedule during their semester on campus and a modified schedule while abroad. Groups meet digitally while abroad and in person when on campus.
Peer Ministry Leaders for Study Abroad hold the same responsibilities as traditional Peer Ministry Leaders (see above) during their on campus semester. While abroad, Peer Ministry Leaders for Study Abroad meet 1:1 with a staff member at least once and maintain email/Slack connectivity as needed.
This role requires exceptional organization, communication skills, and a willingness to work with staff and participants.
Positions Open to New and Return Leaders
Adult Literacy
Recruits, matches, and maintains volunteers for weekly on-campus engagement with Local Providence adults with special needs and adaptive abilities
Designs weekly interactive educational lesson plans, including holiday themed parties, throughout the year
Collaborates with on-campus clubs, such as Best Buddies, Special Olympics, etc.
Maintains contact with the following sites: Arc of Blackstone Valley & the Fogarty Center, in addition to adults participating individually
Creatively builds community amongst student volunteers
Encourages use of Helper Helper Sign Ups to manage volunteer hours and data
Athletics Liaison*
A Providence College Divison 1 student athlete selected by the Athletics Chaplain, Fr. Dominic Verner, will hold this position on Campus Ministry Leadership
This student will promote/advertise offerings of the Office of Chaplains/Campus Ministry to the student athlete community and SACC.
All oversight is given by the Athletic’s Chaplain with guidance on CML/Campus Ministry from a Campus Ministry staff person
As part of CML, the Athletics Liaison will be responsible for fulfilling the CML expectations, as is reasonable based on their academic and athletic schedules
Behold: Women Need Women
Schedule, plan and lead bi-monthly gatherings of women
Choose women of influence (saints, women of PC, etc.) to highlight during these meetings
Desire to build authentic community and friendship with other women, for its own sake.
Bible Study
Plan for and lead weekly one hour Bible studies with the assistance of Campus Ministry staff
Advertise for Bible study and regularly communicate with active members of the ministry
Children’s Outreach
Recruits and maintains volunteers for the following sites: St Pius V and Smith Hill Early Childhood Learning Center
Works closely to support the coordinator for the San Miguel Mentor program
Works in Partnership to help Coordinates the annual Giving Tree program
Coordinates & monitors transportation to sites via PC vans
Creatively builds community amongst student volunteers
Ensures student use of Helper Helper for hour data
Communion Liberation*
Works within the framework of Communion and Liberation University, an international movement of university students committed to cultivating community, an intentional engagement with the life of faith and the mystery of God, and charitable outreach.
Facilitates the groups weekly Schools of Community gathering, meets with other coordinators during a weekly Diakonia to plan for School of Community, and organizes group events, trips, and charitable outreach.
Faith & Science
Organizes and plans events for students to experience the unity between science, philosophy, theology, and ethics
Forms relationships with Catholic scientists and theological scholars
Collaborates with other ministries within Campus Ministry and other organizations on campus in order to create a wider outreach and educate students on the myth of conflict between faith and science
Looks for opportunities for students to attend faith and science seminars sponsored by outside organizations and other schools or universities in order to help widen their perspective on these topics
Faith & Business
Organizes and plans events for students to learn the Christian principles that can guide one in a career and professional life. Past events include lunch discussions with faculty and students called “Catholics in the Marketplace” and panel discussions with faculty and alumni.
Forms relationships with Catholic professionals with the hope of facilitating and gaining from their witness to Christ in the marketplace
Collaborates with other ministries within Campus Ministry and other organizations on campus in order to create a wider outreach and educate students on the challenges and opportunities of being Catholic in the business sector
Faith & Nursing
Organizes and plans events that helps nursing students find the connection between faith and their vocation to nursing.
Meets regularly with faculty advisor and Campus Ministry staff supervisor in conjunction with Faith & Nursing executive team to plan out events for the year.
Represents Campus Ministry as needed at Nursing School events (e.g. admission fairs, open houses, etc.)
Promotes to students within the Nursing School the harmony between Catholic teaching and the vocation to be a healer.
Faith & Psychology
Organizes and plans events for students to learn how to integrate a sound understanding of the study of psychology with the Catholic Christian faith in order to guide one in a professional life in the field of psychology.
Forms relationships with Catholic professionals with the hope of facilitating and gaining from their witness to Christ in the professional area.
Collaborates with other ministries and organizations on campus to create a wider outreach and educate students on sound psychological teachings
Looks for opportunities for students to attend faith and psychology seminars sponsored by outside organizations and other schools or universities in order to help widen their perspective on these topics
Hospitality (Post Mass Bash)
Recruits and leads volunteers to coordinate, prepare and serve food to students after the Sunday 10:00 PM Mass (Post-Mass Bash). Brainstorms themes and menus.
Shops for food on a weekly basis
Collaborates with other CM groups and cross-campus groups to host Post-Mass Bash and promote campus events (e.g., Knights of Columbus, RCIA Mass, Bilingual Mass)
Plans and organizes social, service and prayer opportunities for volunteers
Dreams up new opportunities for hospitality in Campus Ministry such as Lenten Simple Suppers, Finals Coffee Houses, Munchkin Runs, etc.
Hunger & Poverty
Recruits, maintains volunteers and coordinates trips for the following sites: My Brother’s Keeper Dartmouth Facility, Emmanuel House and other sites
Provides assistance to leaders of Lightening Others Load (LOL), Friar Food Rescue, Smith Hill Annex Pantry
Provides opportunities for educational and spiritual reflections upon service and justice work
Creatively builds community amongst student volunteers
Coordinates and monitors transportation to sites via PC vans
Collects student service hour data Through Helper Helper for quarterly report
Intercessory Prayer
Supports CML through regular prayer throughout the week
Helps coordinate prayer initiatives for the whole of CML
Helps support the prayer life of individual members of CML
Periodically attend meetings/events for Council ministries throughout the year to learn more about the ministry and thus be able to pray more particularly for the ministry
Supports other Campus Ministry programming, especially retreats, through prayer throughout the year and especially during the most important programs
Knights of Columbus*
Works within the framework of the Knights of Columbus, an international organization of Catholic men committed to community service, charitable fundraising, and building community in a manner motivated and informed by their faith
Forms and facilitates sub-committees that plan and organize the following campus-wide social events: Super Bowl Party, Lenten Fish Fry, community service projects, and charitable initiatives in response to the needs of the campus and the surrounding community
Liturgical Choir
Recruits and maintains volunteers for Liturgical Choir
Meets with Director of Liturgical Music on a weekly basis to prepare for upcoming liturgies.
Leads officer board meetings and assists the other choir officers with attendance, organizing social activities, and musical leadership as needed.
Liturgical Ministries
Forms and facilitates a Liturgical Ministries core group to:
Recruit and maintain volunteers for each liturgical ministry (i.e., sacristans, altar servers, lectors, and ushers) at all weekend Masses
Train new liturgical ministers on an individual basis
Ensure that students minister as scheduled, or find a substitute in a timely manner
Prepares master schedule of liturgical ministers for all weekend Masses each semester
Plans and organizes social and prayer opportunities for all liturgical ministers
Helps keep sacristy and devotional supplies in order
Mystery of Faith
Organizes and plans events for students that focus upon students gaining a better understanding of the Catholic faith
Collaborates with other ministries to present topics that support those areas, when possible
Selects speakers or presents topics themselves
OCIA (Order for Christian Initiation for Adults- Sacrament Preparation)
Recruits, supports and prays for students in their faith journey
Organizes the information session and continues outreach for potential candidates and catechumens throughout the year
Cooperates with staff in tracking the interest, preparation, and progress of participants
Helps plan the OCIA retreat and plays a primary role in collecting and distributing Palancas, giving witness talks and encouraging students on the retreat
Assists with the OCIA gatherings
Explores and coordinates with CML for volunteer service opportunities for OCIA students
Teaches about the Saints during the weekly meetings
Assists with the OCIA Mass
Develops relationships with the OCIA alumni and encourages their participation in the Mystagogy year and Campus Ministry events
PC for Life
Provides opportunities for campus-wide understanding of pro-life issues through tabling and collaboration with other groups on campus
Aids in the intellectual formation of a culture of life on campus through the Equal Rights Institute training program and other programs.
Organizes and promotes speakers for educational events
Coordinates events such as the March for Life trip to Washington, DC, Respect Life Week, etc.
Organizes off-campus service and advocacy opportunities to help promote the dignity of life such as, but not limited to supporting and cooperating with pro-life crisis pregnancy help centers
Works with local pro-life legislators and offers support
Provides prayer and support for students in crisis pregnancy situations and informs the campus about the Parenting and Pregnancy website and off campus resources
Peer Ministry Leader
Peer Ministry Leaders serve as student leaders and mentors-in-faith for the Providence College community. Their primary role includes regular small group planning, facilitation, community building, and individual outreach with student participants. With support and training from Campus Ministry staff and Peer Ministry Coordinators, Peer Ministry Leaders work together to cultivate Christian communities, seeking to integrate college life with the life of faith.
Peer Ministry small groups range from 6-12 student participants, are led by two Peer Ministry Leaders, and nurture authentic Christian community through praying together, learning about each other’s lives, breaking open Scripture and discussing real topics that affect college students. These groups meet every other week.
Peer Ministry Leaders participate in a formation process, developing skills for leadership, accompaniment, and substantive spiritual reflection with an emphasis on each individual’s personal growth. This process incorporates summer training, retreats, regular 1:1 meetings with Peer Ministry Coordinators and Campus Ministry staff and development of a personal formation plan.
This is a year-long commitment to Campus Ministry Leadership. As individuals and as a group, Peer Ministry Leaders share a sincere desire to grow in faith and to help others do the same.
Quaeritis
Helps create a welcoming space for those exploring questions of sexuality, identity and gender in the context of the Catholic faith
Plans and supports gatherings that foster open conversation, prayer, and belonging rooted in God’s love. (~ once a month)
Collaborates with Campus Ministry and student organizations to strengthen outreach and visibility.
Encourages curiosity and honest seeking by helping peers engage questions of faith, Church teaching, and personal experience in a spirit of compassion and truth-seeking.
St. Cecilia Ensemble
Recruits, maintains, and directs students who sing at Thursday evening Praise and Worship
Coordinates publicity for Praise and Worship
Meets with Director of Liturgical Music on a weekly basis to plan repertoire and rehearsals
Plans and organizes social and prayer opportunities for St. Cecilia Ensemble members
St. Dominic Ensemble
Recruits, maintains, and directs students who sing at the Sunday 10:00 pm Mass
Meets with Director of Liturgical Music on a weekly basis to plan repertoire and rehearsals
Plans and organizes social and prayer opportunities for St. Dominic Ensemble members
Special Olympics
Recruits and maintains volunteers for 4 major sports events (fall and spring basketball tournaments; Tennis tournament and spring swim meet)
In collaboration with Service and Justice Department, determines executive board structure, selects board members, and appropriately delegates organizational tasks
Provides educational materials for executive board members
Establishes and maintains contact with Special Olympics of Rhode Island ➢ Works with several agencies, on-campus departments, and off-campus vendors
Maintains the partnership between Providence College and Special Olympics of RI by welcoming all athletes on the campus into the P.C. family
Youth Education
Coordinates with the Religious Education/CCD programs of Providence area parishes at the beginning of the semester and throughout, the academic year
Recruits and maintains volunteers to teach Religious Education/CCD at Providence area parishes
Has students go through BCI training at the beginning of every semester
Helps students acquire van certification
Assesses student capacity to teach the faith and offers a training session that goes over the diocesan requirements to teach in the schools and parishes
Offers assistance for lesson planning and classroom management
Develops outreach to local parishes, Catholic high schools and middle schools by offering afternoon and day-long Confirmation and faith retreats
Facilitates community between catechists through social events and faith sharing
Collects student service hour data for quarterly report
