Purdue University - Debris Yearbook (West Lafayette, IN)

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Both in the classroom and at the Randy Stone Hill Concert students ofthe Christian Student Fellowship grow together. In its annual Ceremonial Evening Meal, the Seder, members of St. Thomas Aquinas help celebrate the jewish Passover. The meal includes special dishes and symbolizes the hardships ofthe Isralites during their bondage in Egypt. lk lit-llgn-n M. Hammond NI Hammor JS

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'7 'n 'Q 1 . 41474, 9'.r Q Q. 7:4 -Eta' D.D. Harlan . I. SP., x another important aspect, may include suggestions to the priest of what elements would be re- levant to the service. At University Church, an interdenominational organiza- tion representing The Christian Church tDisciples of Christl, The Church of the Brethren, The Society of Friends, The United Church of Christ, The United Methodist Church, and The United Presbyterian Church, the emphasis is placed not on the differences of each faith, but rather on the similarities. In their effort to lift up to Christ in unityn stu- dents participate in a Saturday Something . Held at 11:47 P.M. every Saturday, students de- velope and lead the entire ser- vice. This also encourages stu- dents to become active in lead- ership as well as becoming in- volved in determining the shape of the ministry and working with each other towards a com- mon Christian goal. Likewise, Rabbi Cedlyah Engel of the Binai Brith Hillel Foundation sees the need of working with the students to help them realize their Jewish heritage and subsequently find a religious faith that inspires people in their study and every- day activity. This is done on Friday evenings when students 1 .- J 1.- af S W Stewart gather to read about, study, and discuss their faith. The need for a more per- sonalized interaction with reli- gion is felt by many. Special programs, bible studies, prayer groups, and even credit courses are available to any student to help them discover the role of Cod and jesus Christ in their lives. Credit courses offered through The Christian Ministry Center in conjunction with Mil- ligan College in Tennessee and through St. Thomis in conjunc- tion with Norte Dame enable in- terested students to learn about the Old and New Testaments, the life of Christ, and The Ex- perience of Cod. Integrating faith into every day life goes beyond weekly services and smaller interaction groups. Activities such as coffee houses, ice cream socials, and picnics let students make reli- gion part of their social life. But even one step further, there is the opportunity to reach out with friends and share the ful- fillment found through Jesus Christ and Cod with the com- munity and society. It is this point that all religions come tO- gether and work towards a common goal. Ccontinued on page 205 Rlp, ll

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2., K hugvbqn iwfsxilfsif . lifiisssiil ' , RL. X i' WHL ..,1, K 's For many the cross at the alter of St. Thomas' depicts the simplicity and spirituality arouncl which the Catholic community is huilt. D.D. Harlan R Carhoe R. Garhoe i, wafer C0urtesylSt, Thomas Aquinu Cntr Religion X 19