Regardless of each student’s future work, Mater Ecclesiae offers students the opportunity to contribute directly in apostolic and pastoral activities. Under the guidance of field supervisors, all students are exposed to this fieldwork throughout their academic career and gain knowledge for their life and mission.

Student services emphasize the formation of an apostolic heart that is willing to put knowledge and talents at the service of society. Every student has leadership and campus governance opportunities: overseeing a specific area of the campus upkeep, organizing a retreat, being a team leader, etc.

These experiences provide students with the necessary and practical preparation to pursue their fieldwork experience both on their own initiative and in conjunction with others. This allows them to put into practice the maxim which summarizes their role as leaders to act, encourage others to act and allow others to act.

Mater Ecclesiae fulfills its mission of incorporating moral values and professional training through fieldwork experiences that contribute concretely to the work of evangelization and the progress of society.

Fieldwork experience opportunities are available in the following areas:

• Educational institutions

• Foreign missions

• Mass media

• Retreat and family centers

• Youth organizations

Resource Center

Social Service Affairs provides a resource center for information on community service opportunities, work-sharing initiatives, and service project models. Services include a pamphlet/booklet display, lending library with books and videos on youth leadership activities, information on workshops and other resources. Students are welcome to drop in.