FAQs
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What is the CCSA?
Rooted in the Gospel of Christ and in the spirit of Vatican II, the Canadian Catholic Students' Association (CCSA) works to nurture christian student leadership, and to support prayerful prophetic and pastoral action within the context of Canadian higher education.
The CCSA is a national framework of support and communication which unifies local catholic student communities and represents them on national and international levels: catholic, ecumenical and interfaith.from http://spartan.ac.brocku.ca/~mbasque/ccsa.html More info about the CCSA can be found at this link.
The Canadian Catholic Campus Ministry (CCCM) is a national network of professional Catholic Campus Ministers, grounded in the tradition of the Roman Catholic Church and inspired by the vision of Vatican II.
CCCM foster the professional, theological and spiritual growth of Campus Ministers and promotes the mission of the church in higher education through:
- the ministry of the National Co-ordinator and National Campus Ministry Committee,
- a national network of mutual support,
- publications, programs and other means of sharing resources,
- national and regional campus ministers' and students' conferences, both ecumenical and denominational
The CCCM National Co-ordinator is Rick Benson - click his name to contact him via email. Rick's role is to coordinate and animate the activities of the CCCM and the companion student association, the Canadian Catholic Students' Association (CCSA).
from http://personal.nbnet.nb.ca/rbenson/
For more information about the CCCM and CCSA, click on this link
Why CCSA conferences?
The CCSA conferences are established to accomplish the following:
- establish our role in the formation of a shared national union of Canadian Catholic students and our role in the Church of today
- to attend lectures and workshops and learn about our shared Catholic faith
- to network and meet students from similar groups across Canada to share and pray
- to gain insights on how we can reach to others within the university community in a meaningful way
Why attend this CCSA 1999 National Conference?
The reasons are endless. Firstly, the location of having it in Vancouver is reason enough, however, if that's not enough, this year's conference is built upon the successes of the previous national conferences held in the past. Every year the conferences just seem to get better and better. Secondly, this year's theme of "Sea to Sky: Let Us Climb God's Mountain" is a reflection of God as our rock and foundation. Also, it calls us to reflect on God the Father, which this year of 1999, is the focus in preparation for the Great Jubilee 2000. Thirdly, there will be a concert by a local band, sessions given by a dynamic speaker, Mass with the Archbishop, a hike up one of Vancouver's mountains, a fun talent night and a dinner and dance evening just to name a few exciting events.
Who attends the CCSA Conferences?
Students! Namely college and university students. This is also open to recent 1999 high school graduates. By no means is this an exclusive conference, however, keep in mind that this conference is geared toward the young adult student community.
When is the CCSA 1999 National Conference?
Friday August 20 to Thursday August 26
Where is it going to be held?
St. Mark's College at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, BC, Canada.
How long is the conference?
7 days
How much does it cost?
Conference fee only is a low $125* for the entire week.
Conference fee and accommodations is only $270** included are meals, a CCSA membership and a T-shirt
How do I get to the conference?
If you're in the Vancouver area, then coming by car, bus or cycle are all good means of getting to UBC. If you are coming from out of town, you must make your own travel plans to get to Vancouver. If you are arriving at the Vancouver International Airport, then there will be people who can pick you up from the airport and shuttle you off to UBC. Please contact the planning team to make arrangements.
Where will I stay during the conference?
If you are only registering for the conference and not for accommodations, then you will be staying at your own place. If you need accommodations for the conference, then you will be staying at one of the residences on campus.
How do I register?
You can register by calling St. Mark's College at (604) UBC-4GOD a.k.a. (604) 822-4463. You can also register by filling out one of the green registration forms and mailing it in. Additionally, you can fax in your registration form to (604) 822-4659. Finally, you can email us all the necessary information found on the registration page.
When is the registration deadline?
Registration deadline has passed. However, if you still want to attend, please email us ASAP or call 822-4463. We would like for you to attend, but we want to prevent problems on the first day so please inform us of your attendance. See you there.
What should I bring to the conference?
Bible, hiking shoes, towel, musical instruments for talent show and liturgy, dress clothes for banquet, swim suit, open heart and open spirit.
IMPORTANT: Please bring a rock with your name and university on it (your own artistic abilities needed here).
What should I expect?
Expect nothing, but gain everything. "Come and see" as our Lord tells us.
How can I get a hold of someone involved with the planning/registration of the conference to answer any further questions?
Contact St. Mark's College at (604) UBC-4GOD a.k.a. (604) 822-4463 or
Contact Fr. Jim O'Neill, CSB by email at frjimo@interchange.ubc.ca or
Contact Jillian Macdonald (Conference Coordinator) by email at jillianb@interchange.ubc.ca or
Contact Gerard Garcia (webmaster) by email at gpgarcia@netinfo.ubc.ca
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