CAMPUS MINISTRY

Roncalli Campus/Community Ministry seeks to form intentional, missionary disciples by mentoring students in developing both personal and communal relationships with Jesus Christ.  By experiencing Sacraments, prayer, service and Catholic formation, Roncalli students are challenged to open their hearts to the gift of faith: to discover, follow and worship Jesus, thereby sharing Jesus as missionary disciples.

Roncalli Catholic Schools Patron Saints
St. John Baptist de la Salle
St. Francis
St. Edith Stein
St John XXIII

Sacraments and Liturgy
In the offering and celebration of the Sacraments, Roncalli connects the students to both the Universal Catholic Church and the Person of Jesus Christ who makes Himself known in the Sacraments.

• Monthly All-School Masses
• 7:17 a.m. Mass almost every Thursday
• Weekly Confession on Tuesdays during Jet Block
• Weekly Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesdays during Jet Block
• Lenten Reconciliation Service

• 20+ students attended the Steubenville Youth Pilgrimage through St. Francis of Assisi Parish
• Mission Day for all grade levels:
  • 9th Grade: Patrons Activities
  • 10th Grade: Milwaukee Church Tour
  • 11th Grade: Manitowoc Church Tour
  • 12th Grade: Senior Retreat
• Annual Staff Retreat 
• Daily Prayer Before Lunch:
  • Mondays with Mary
  • The Angelus (student-led)
  • Divine Mercy Chaplet on Fridays
• Prayer at Monday Convocation

• Grade 8: Quo Vadis? Where Are You Going? The Road to Sainthood
• Grade 9: Discover Jesus - Who is Jesus? Who are You in the eyes of Christ?
• Grade 10: Follow Jesus – As Teacher, Friend and Savior
• Grade 11: Worship Jesus - Catholic History of Manitowoc and Church Tour
• Grade 12: Share Jesus - Staying Connected to Community and the Church 

• Adopt-a-Family Christmas Drive 
• Americans Serving African Children
• Manitowoc Beach Clean-up
• The Crossing 
• Divine Savior Catholic School - Apple Pie Making
• Felician Village - Valentines for Residents 
• Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity
• Hope House 
• InCourage (formerly domestic violence center)
• Knights of Columbus
• Leaf Raking for those in the community 
• Metro Jam
• Ron Rubick Memorial Field (Post-Football Game Clean Up)
• Salvation Army Bell Ringing 
• Serra Club of Manitowoc County
• St. Clare Society
• St. Francis of Assisi Parish
• St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish
• St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Parish
• Lenten Service Projects based on 7 Works of Mercy:
  • Shelter the Homeless: The Haven
  • Feed the Hungry: Peter’s Pantry 
  • Drink to the Thirsty: CRS Burundi Refugee Project
  • Clothe the Naked: St. Vincent dePaul
  • Comfort the Sick: 100 Hearts Comforted Challenge
  • Ransom the Captive: Care Packages to Lighthouse Addiction Recovery
  • Pray for the Dead: Partnered with Calvary Catholic Cemetery

• St. Andrew Dinners 
• National Vocations Awareness Week: guest speakers at Convocation, seminarians who visit classes
• 2007 Graduate: Nick Blattner (Capuchin Friars)
• 2011 Graduate: Sister Mary Teresa Bettag (Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity)
• 2016 Graduate: Brother Joseph Cullen Hilliker (Dominicans, Province of St. Albert the Great)
• 2016 Graduate: Joseph Cherney (Seminarian, Diocese of Green Bay)

• Adult Theology Series: Every January, the Roncalli Campus Ministry and Theology Department partner to provide adult theological formation in the Catholic faith through a 6 week series called “Learning on the Journey.” Each week ushers in anywhere from 80-100 attendees.  Presenters can include: Mr. Tim Olson, Dr. Paul Schwiegl, Mr. Taylor Geiger, Fr. David Beaudry, Mrs. Dianne Vadney, Fr. Matthew Colle, and Mrs. Callie Hynek.