Charity Drives

fall. The retreat focuses on the journey to becoming a Man of Faith, an Integral Student Outcome (Section 2.1). The second is a mandatory immersion experience, Faith, Service, and Community (F.S.C.), that involves direct service, reflection, prayer and advocacy. Participation is a graduation requirement and a “service learning” component of the Religious Studies 3— Living the Gospel curriculum. The F.S.C. immersion experience takes place in the Tenderloin District of San Francisco and is co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the Saint Anthony’s Foundation Justice Education Department.

The Senior Kairos retreat brings the entire De La Salle experience into focus. This is an optional, three-day and two-night experience where students are challenged to examine their faith and the difference their De La Salle experience has made in their lives and how it has impacted their relationship with themselves, others, and God.

In addition to class retreats, two weekends are set aside each year for parents and sons to go on retreat. All retreats are staffed by the Campus Ministry team as well as faculty and staff members.

VEN A VER

Spanish for “Come and See,” Ven A Ver is a special immersion program for Juniors and Seniors who meet the qualifications and application procedures for this specialized program. Ven A Ver engages students in a five-day and four-night experience in service, simplicity, community, and prayer. Students join in the life and work of particular communities. Ven A Ver takes place in the fall and spring with sites in the Salinas Valley and San Diego.

LASALLIAN YOUTH

All students are welcome to be a part of this group that seeks to study and live out the principles important to the identity of a Lasallian school. Activities of service include not only preparing Campus Ministry events for the campus community but also networking with other Lasallian schools in various service projects. A week-long summer service conference is sponsored by the District of San Francisco New Orleans for all Lasallian schools in the District as well as service projects in our local community.

CHARITY DRIVES

Campus Ministry sponsors a number of on-campus charity drives throughout the year to benefit Lasallian mission schools as well as other pressing needs within the community. These drives take place throughout the school year to give our students numerous opportunities to live out our core principle for “Concern for the Poor and Social Justice.”