About the Program
Caritas is a formational program for returning Pastoral Musicians. Caritas seeks to develop the spirit and skills of each Pastoral Musician, prepare repertoire for the school year, build relationships, and prepare and present music for the Orientation Liturgies and Closing Ceremony.
Returning students who have prior choral, band or orchestral experience, as well as any newcomers who want to begin their experience with this training program, are strongly encouraged to register. Students will
- participate in skills workshops
- receive repertoire training
- participate in team-building activities
- engage in leader formation
- share in spiritual reflection
- lead music for various Liturgies, including the Closing Ceremony of New Student Orientation
- move into their rooms on the weekend before the rest of the student body
Getting Involved
To register, send an email to sean.mcelwee@villanova.edu. There is no fee, as all participants serve as student ministers to our community.
2022 Schedule
Campus arrival: Wednesday, August 17
Program conclusion: Tuesday, August 23