Caldwell University
June 28, 2017
Campus Ministry offers new faith immersion program for incoming freshmen
Caldwell, NJ, June 28, 2017 ā
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Incoming freshmen are invited to apply to take part in a two-day faith immersion program before the start of the fall semester. The program, āFIRSTā, which stands for Freshmen Immersion into Reflection, Service, and Tradition, will be offered Thursday and Friday August 24 and 25.
Colleen OāBrien, director of campus ministry, says FIRST is an introduction to aspects of faith reflection, service, and the rich Catholic Dominican tradition that underpins the foundation of Caldwell University.
OāBrien says heading off to college can be an exciting time but it can also be filled with fear and anxiety. This will give students a chance to reflect on how they can make the most of their college experience. āStudents are asking themselves questions like āWho will I meet? Will I make friends? How difficult will my classes be?ā With FIRST we want to help lessen a little of that worry and let them know that they are bringing unique gifts to share with our Caldwell community,ā said OāBrien.
Fifteen students will be selected for the program. The cost will be $25 for each student for the two days, which includes food, transportation, and a T-shirt.
Resident students participating in FIRST will move in Thursday August 24. Commuter students participating in FIRST will check-in by 4 p.m. on Thursday August 24 and commute back and forth to the program. The forum will begin with a prayer service at 5 p.m. for the FIRST student participants and their families. After the prayer service, families will depart and the program will begin with dinner.
If interested in applying or finding out more, please contact Colleen OāBrien in Campus Ministry at campusministry@caldwell.edu or 973-618-3660.