This all depends on what community you live in. The life of a student is, well, exactly that. Our student community starts every day with meditation, prayer and mass. This is followed by breakfast, and then most days we’re off to classes. Depending on your university timetable, you might have classes either in the morning or the evening, or both. In the time between classes, we’re encouraged to study.

We also participate in various other activities that the community is involved in. You will find students working in the garden, or the Retreat Centre, making sure the grounds and buildings are in good shape. We are also sometimes asked to facilitate retreats or faith-based programs in local parishes or schools, depending on our strengths and areas of interest. We obviously receive the right training and skills that relate to our chosen apostolate (ministry).

We are encouraged to maintain a healthy social life outside of the community. This means maintaining relationships with friends, family and loved ones. This might mean going out in the evening over the weekend to catch up with friends, or even having friends or family over for dinner with the community. Your family are especially welcome to visit or stay. Whatever way you choose to maintain these relationships can be done in consultation with your formator and/or spiritual director.

An important aspect of all community life is balance. Each of us are encouraged to balance our study, work, social, and spiritual commitments in a way that reflects our commitment to holistic human formation.

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