Summer Catholic Fellowship for a Lifetime of Missionary Discipleship
for Young Adults 18 to 25 years old
May 18 – June 11, 2023
(Tentative Dates – Subject to Change)
Gallup, NM • Flagstaff, AZ • Phoenix, AZ
May 18-21
Service Projects – Gallup, NM
We will begin to form lasting relationships as we serve as missionaries to the Little Sisters of the Poor, Missionaries of Charity and the Sacred Heart Retreat Center. These days spent on the Navajo Indian Reservation, will consist of work in a soup kitchen, nursing homes and service at a Catholic Retreat Center.
CHRIST IS ALIVE
Monday, May 22 - Thursday, May 25
Tuesday, May 30 - Friday, June 2
Monday, June 5 - Thursday, June 8
Study Theology
We will begin our theology course (topic/professor TBD), with three transferable credit hours available from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Saturday, June 3 - Sunday, June 4
Community Life
In addition to opportunities for social time and prayer, this weekend will include a group excursion (TBD).
CHRISTUS VIVIT
Sunday, June 11
Sending Forth
Closing Mass with Commissioning, being sent forth as a missionary disciple.
INTEREST FORM
"Christus Vivit Fellowship brings together crucial elements in the Christian formation of young people. Please join me in support of this inspired apostolate through your prayers and financial contributions that this may produce lasting fruit in the lives of those our Lord calls to participate."
Endorsements
- Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted, Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
- Bishop James S. Wall, Bishop of Gallup
- Fr. Steven Kunkel, Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Phoenix
Purpose and Goals of Christus Vivit
- Build a network of Catholic friends
- Immerse yourself in service
- Explore your Catholic faith
- Discover your personal vocation
The Institute of Catholic Theology (ICT) is located at Saint Thomas the Apostle Roman Catholic Parish in Phoenix, AZ. ICT offers undergraduate and graduate theology to the faithful of the Diocese of Phoenix. In addition to credits being accepted at GCU, ASU and NAU, participants are able to work towards a Certificate in Catholic Apologetics and a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Theology, with credits fully transferable to Franciscan University of Steubenville.
Christus Vivit Fellowship Cost: $2,000.00
Transferable Credits from Franciscan University of Steubenville: Add $450.00
TESTIMONIES
SUPPORT CHRISTUS VIVIT CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP 2023
Christus Vivit begins this May. Help us to launch it by building our Christus Vivit Scholarship Fund by contributing by February 1, 2023!
$2,000 offers a full scholarship to one young adult.
$1,000 offers a half scholarship to one young adult.
$250 helps gain crucial momentum towards a scholarship.
QUESTIONS / MORE INFORMATION?
Dr. Eric J. Westby
ewestby@ictphx.org
602-954-9089