Campus Ministry

Campus Ministry focuses on fostering an authentic community rooted in the Gospel so that students may become genuine disciples of Christ.

Guidance

Campus Ministry provides a place for students who need someone in their life to support them, guide them or just someone to talk to. We believe that we belong to each other, so students are always welcome to walk in and spend time with our Campus Minister or our NET missionaries.

DISCIPLESHIP

Many students at JSerra have questions regarding the faith or are unsure of how to grow deeper into a genuine relationship with God. Campus Ministry offers a space for students to ask those questions and gives an opportunity for them to be mentored by the campus minister or a NET missionary. This past year over 200 students participated in either 1-on-1 mentorship or joined a discipleship group where they were able to be guided by their mentor in many different aspects of the spiritual life.

Leadership Opportunities

Many Campus Ministry programs are directed and administered by students. Such responsibility affords students valuable training and an opportunity to practice leadership, which we hope they will take with them to their future parishes and apostolates. We believe that we belong to each other, and students in leadership roles offers ways for our students to support one another and grow within themselves. Leadership opportunities consist of Retreat Leaders, Music Ministry, Altar Serving, and many more.

Retreats

Retreats allow students to focus and deepen their interior lives through an encounter with the living God. All students have the opportunity to participate in several off-campus retreats offered throughout their experience at JSerra Catholic High School.

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Campus Ministry is a place where I always feel welcomed and never feel judged. I have been able to create friendships that are Christ-centered and full of genuine love.
Tess Foley '26

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS

TNL

Tuesday Night Lights (TNL) helps each and every student grow personally and spiritually. It is a weekly gathering for students who wish to be a part of an authentic community and to have opportunities to encounter God through their classmates, campus ministers, and NET missionaries. The night includes events like beach bonfires, service nights, game nights and much more. Students can sign up weekly through the Lion Lowdown and are invited to attend on Tuesdays typically from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in various locations. Please see the Calendar for up-to-date times and special locations.

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RETREATS

Off-campus overnight retreats are a chance for your son or daughter to take a step away from their routine and examine the big questions in life: Who am I? Who is God? Why am I here? What matters most? With our seasoned retreat leaders, your son or daughter will encounter the love of Christ and the Church in a way that will give clarity and purpose to their life, and strength and resolve to pursue the excellence for which they have been created.

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DISCIPLESHIP PROGRAM

Discipleship groups and 1-on-1 mentorships are opportunities for students to explore their faith and apply it to their lives in practical ways. By meeting with a mentor weekly, students are able to grow in their relationship with God and receive spiritual formation. This program is open to students of all faith backgrounds. For more information email Campus Minister Bella Holsten at bholsten@jserra.org.

"Originally, I didn’t believe in God and was just coming on retreat to make new friends. But then we went to pray in church and it was so holy and unreal. I realize it was a sign from God that He is surrounding me always and loves me so deeply."

~ Rising Yang '23

OUR CAMPUS MINISTERS

Campus Ministry Highlights

We offer 9 retreats throughout the school year.
Nearly 150 seniors go on the Kairos retreat.
Almost 100 juniors go on the Junior Retreat.
More than 90 sophomores go on the Sophomore Retreat.
The overnight Freshman Retreat has over 40 freshman participants.
We train over 30 student leaders to assist on retreats.
We have a weekly youth group called Tuesday Night Lights (TNL) — averaging 60-80 students every Tuesday.
We offer Discipleship small groups and 1-on-1 mentorship, which over 200 students participate in, meeting weekly with a mentor.

Campus Ministry on Instagram

JSerra Campus Ministry's Instagram is a great way to stay up-to-date on events including bonfires, on-campus movie nights, and dinners at Chick-Fil-A and Ruby's as well as service opportunities.

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