Loras College - Campus Ministry Loras College Educating Principled Thinkers Services Opportunities Services to others provides Loras students with opportunities to move their faith into action.
Students serve as teachers, helpers and advocates.
Service Opportunities O.C.I.A . Amnesty International Service Fair O.C.I.A. O.C.I.A., or the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a program for candidates, from the whole Loras Community, who seek Baptism, or those of other Christian tradition seeking to be received into the Catholic Church, or for Catholics who have not yet received First Eucharist or Confirmation to complete their initiation into the Church. OCIA includes a program of sponsorship by students for baptismal candidates or candidates for Confirmation. Sponsors and Candidates meet weekly with the Pastoral Associate and with instructors who teach on various aspects of the Catholic faith. The team supports candidates throughout their year of preparation and accompanies the candidates at their Baptism or Confirmation Religious Education Loras students assist many local parishes by providing religious education for parish children and teens.