May God continue to richly bless you and bring you great joy. As we struggle to redefine what it means to be Christian in a secular society, a society filled with apprehension and high levels of anxiety some may question the allocation of financial resources and personnel to Campus Ministry. Perhaps instead of questioning why we should support Campus Ministry and the people who work in the field we should ask if we can afford not to support this important work. In a sense Canada s college and university campuses are the mission fields of the present and the future. Campus Ministry or Chaplaincy is placed to represent the Church in a unique way.
Chaplains offer students a welcoming and supportive presence in an often overwhelming place.
Campus Ministry can recognize that students do have souls, souls that need care. This type of Ministry is immediate, easily accessed and easy for students to relate to. It is Ministry that is available during the normal course of the student s day. Because of its location on campus, Chaplaincy is integrated into the routine of academic life. This Ministry is posited to integrate academic studies and faith.