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Life in Christ: Charity

Whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.
(Mt 25:37-40)


Planned Parenthood Students lead a prayerful protest every Saturday at the Planned Parenthood abortuary in Washington D.C.

Formed by the truth and nourished by the celebration of the sacred mysteries, the Christendom College community lives the faith in works of charity.  The College Chaplaincy and Student Life Office offer numerous opportunities to reach out to our brothers and sisters with Christian love.

Works of Mercy

  • Pro-Life Activities
    • Shield of Roses
      Prayer and witness for an end to legal abortion, beginning with 7:30 A.M. Mass on Saturdays and followed by a visit to an area abortion clinic.  Once a semester, we have a greater witness with “Mega Shield.” For more information, please contact:
      shield@christendom.edu
    • Front Royal Pregnancy Center
      Volunteer to help at this local center which assists women with unexpected pregnancies and information about women’s health. For more information, please contact:
      pregcenter@christendom.edu
    • March for Life
      Every year in January, the College marks the infamous anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion by cancelling classes to pray and march in Washington, DC, with thousands of Americans from all over the country. For more information, please contact the Director of Student Activities: cbowers@christendom.edu
    • Students for Life
      This is the Christendom College group of the national Students for Life of America, which works to to end abortion by educating students about the issues of abortion, euthanasia, and infanticide; by identifying pro-life student leaders; and, by equipping student pro-lifers with the training, skills and resources to be effective and successful. For more information please contact: sfl@christendom.edu

  • Matt-25
    • Catholic Charities Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry
      Volunteer to help our local hungry neighbors by assisting at this Front Royal institution on Saturdays anytime from 10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. For more information, please contact: pantry@christendom.edu
    • Missionaries of Charity Gift of Peace Home, Washington, DC
      Help Bl. Mother Teresa of Calcutta’s sisters serve the poor living with HIV/AIDS.  For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at:  mbrownatchristendom.edu
    • Hangout with the Homeless
      Bring food and fellowship to local homeless persons.  Parents and students, read the Christmas Time Appeal. For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at:  mbrown@christendom.edu
    • Red Cross Blood Drives
      Help end the national blood shortage by giving blood at Crusader Gymnasium on Thursday, September 29, 2011, and on Monday, February 27, 2012. For more information, please contact the Director of Student Activities: blooddrive@christendom.edu
    • Tutor Local Youths
      Help local high school students with their academic work.  For more information, please contact: tutoring@christendom.edu
    • Habitat for Humanity
      Assist this nonprofit, ecumenical Christian work of mercy seeking to eliminate poor housing and homelessness from the world and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action which invites people of all backgrounds, races and religions to build houses together in partnership with families in need.  For more information, please contact:  habitat@christendom.edu
    • Nursing Home Visits
      Visit the elderly sick at a local retirement home.  For more information, please contact:  nursinghome@christendom.edu
    • Soup Kitchen/Meals on Wheels
      Help cook and serve meals at a local soup kitchen, and deliver meals to the homebound.  For more information, please contact:  soupkitchen@christendom.edu
    • DONATE!
      Support our Matt-25 Works of Mercy with a financial gift.  Please mail your generous offering (by check payable to “Christendom College”) to:
      Chaplain of Christendom College
      “Matt-25”
      134 Christendom Drive
      Front Royal, VA  22630
  • Mission Trips
      • Mission trip Students on mission trip in Honduras
      during Spring Break
    • Spring Break Mission Trip to the Dominican Republic
      This mission involves a variety of support work in the Diocese of Arlington’s mission in Bánica, Dominican Republic.  For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at: mbrown@christendom.edu
    • Spring Break Mission Trip to Honduras
      Assist with the many needs of a parish in Honduras.  For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at: 
      mbrown@christendom.edu
    • Spring Break Mission Trip to the Bronx, NY
      Join Fr. Benedict Groeschel's Franciscan Friars of the Renewal in serving the urban poor. For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at: mbrown@christendom.edu
    • Spring Break Mission Trip to Denver, CO
      Work with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Denver in serving the urban poor. For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at: mbrown@christendom.edu
  • Catechesis & Youth Ministry
    Volunteer at St. John the Baptist Parish in Front Royal as a…
    • Catechist:  Teach religious education classes to children. 
    • Youth Ministry Volunteer:  Assist with the parish’s high school youth group. 
    For more information, please contact: catechesis@christendom.edu
    • Please note: All parish volunteers who have regular contact with minors must be comply with the Diocese of Arlington's policy for child protection.

 

  • Charitable Giving
    • Chapel Poor Box
      Donations collected during the Spring 2012 semester will be given to Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, which serves the poor in Northern Virginia.
    • Sunday Second Collections
      The regular Sunday collections at Christ the King Chapel support the liturgical needs of the Chaplaincy.  In addition, the following Special Collections will contribute to the mission and needs of the Church throughout the world:
        • World Mission Sunday - October 23, 2011
        • Catholic Charities Christmas Collection - December 11, 2011
        • Church in Latin America - January 22, 2011
        • Church in Central & Eastern Europe - February 22, 2012
        • Catholic Relief Services - March 18, 2012
        • Holy Land Shrines - April 6, 2012

Those involved in pastoral ministry will encourage teachers and students to become more aware of their responsibility towards those who are suffering physically or spiritually. Following the example of Christ, they will be particularly attentive to the poorest and to those who suffer economic, social, cultural or religious injustice. This responsibility begins within the academic community, but it also finds application beyond it. (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 40)