Christus Vivit Fellowship forms young adult Catholics (ages 18 - 25) to be life-long missionary disciples, those who personally strive to follow Christ and help grow the Church. The fellowship helps participants develop the key understandings, attitudes, skills and relationships needed to support Church growth for the next generations.
THIS YEAR'S EVENTS INCLUDE
Opening Night Mass, Dinner and Talk
Friday, May 17
6:00-9:00pm
At St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.
Celebrant: Fr. Steve Kunkel, Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle
Presenter: Nicole Rizkallah
Called and Gifted Charisms Workshop
Saturday, May 18
8:30am-3:00pm, followed by confessions
At St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.
Run by the St. Catherine of Siena Institute and hosted by St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, the Called and Gifted is a day-long workshop aimed at helping participants know and understand their spiritual gifts, known as charisms. The charisms that you have been given are important clues to your God-given mission in life and Holy Spirit empowered tools to enable you to live it.
Christian Spirituality Course
Begins Monday, May 20, 5:00pm
Our theology course is Christian Spirituality, taught by Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski and Rae-Mi LeRoy, with three transferable credits available from Franciscan University of Steubenville.
The full course schedule is available at ictphx.org/summersymposium.
Light of the World Retreat
Friday May 24 - Monday, May 27
At St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.
The Light of the World Retreat is an immersive weekend retreat experience where participants personally encounter Christ through the presentation of the kerygma - the basic gospel message.
Community Life
In addition to opportunities listed above, participants will have the opportunity for student-led social events. I mean, the last thing you want is grandpa Eric organizing these.
Closing Night Mass, Dinner and Talk
Friday, May 31
6:00-9:00pm
At St. Thomas the Apostle Parish.
Celebrant: Fr. Steve Kunkel, Pastor, St. Thomas the Apostle
Presenter: Ryan Ayala, ASU Newman
INTEREST FORM
PURPOSE AND GOALS
"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, with credits fully transferable to Franciscan University of Steubenville.
CHRISTUS VIVIT FELLOWSHIP COSTS
Audit (no homework): $200.00
Doing homework, but don't need the credits: $350
Doing homework, and need the credits: $350 + $150 fee to Franciscan University of Steubenville
TESTIMONIES
SUPPORT CHRISTUS VIVIT CATHOLIC FELLOWSHIP 2024
Help us to continue this work by building our Christus Vivit Scholarship Fund! Your participation helps to keep student costs down, and to allow for the best experience possible!
QUESTIONS / MORE INFORMATION?
Dr. Eric J. Westby
ewestby@ictphx.org
602-954-9089