Catholic Campus Ministry at Elon University

ABUNDANT LIFE: Enriching Faith and Community on Campus and Beyond

The Elon University Catholic Life 2025-2030 Strategic Plan

As Catholic Life approaches 50 years of service to the Elon community, we spoke with students, faculty, alumni, parents, and benefactors to identify the key areas of growth for our ministry. Taking inspiration from the Gospel of John, where Jesus proclaims, "I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly" (John 10:10), the Abundant Life Plan will serve the needs of the entire university community, helping to entrench Catholic Life and Catholic Campus Ministry as an indispensable part of campus life for decades to come!

ENGAGE

Increase and enhance participation of students, faculty, and staff in Catholic Life activities. Strengthen CCM’s connectivity by collaborating with other campus departments and student organizations. We will:

Implement targeted welcome and outreach to first-year students
Develop engagement and mentorship programs linking new students with upperclassmen
Establish drop-in areas within a new Catholic facility
Serve students involved in other key areas of campus such as athletics and Greek Life
Invite faculty and staff to participate alongside students at events

DEEPEN

Enrich the spiritual life and faith understanding within the CCM Community and serve as an important gateway to lifelong faith engagement. We will:

Expand the discipleship model to encourage students in their practice of faith
Deepen the experience of Mass through greater understanding and active participation
Create programs to educate students on their global responsibility as faithful citizens
Connect students with Catholic faculty and staff to build a network of support
Establish a new Eucharistic Adoration chapel granting students 24/7 access for prayer

STRENGTHEN

Build on what’s working and establish a long-range success model for the ministry as it enters into the next 50 years. Ensure that Catholic facilities are consistent with the organization’s goals to provide for students’ spiritual needs, expand its reach, and increase opportunities for broader community support. We will:

Enrich training and development programs for student leaders
Enhance social media presence and email strategies
Ensure spaces in a new Catholic facility can accommodate multiple-use gatherings
Undertake succession planning for staff leadership
Increase monthly giving to provide steady and sustainable resources

EXPAND

Broaden ministerial reach beyond campus and identify additional ways that the benefits of our ministry and faith can serve ministry constituents outside of Elon. We will:

Develop a program of faith-based service activities linking with local community needs
Establish an Elon Catholic alumni network to serve alumni in various cities
Form a parent group for Catholic parents to engage with the ministry
Initiate events at the new Catholic facility that welcome and encourage family and alumni participation
Partner with nearby parish to help students bridge the gap between campus ministry and parish life

To read our plan in its entirety, please download the ABUNDANT LIFE - Elon Catholic 2025-2030 Strategic Plan. We would love to talk to you about how you can partner with us to bring this plan to fruition! Please contact or !