Bored, how to meet other college Catholics?

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I’m so bored right now. I want to meet other Catholics in college, but nothing for me to do. There’s nothing for me to do. There’s nothing for me to do.

Where to meet them? Where to find them? How to communicate with them? How to stay friends with them through and through?

What should I do?
 
Go where the Catholics go. “You’ll know a tree by it’s fruits” - so if you’re college holds Mass, attend. If there’s a Newman Center or Social Awareness, join.

I didn’t meet many Catholics in my classes when I went to college, but I found them going to Mass, Midnight Runs, and teaching ESL.

Be involved, be friendly, and God willing, the friendships you desire will unfold naturally.
 
Blockquote Go where the Catholics go. “You’ll know a tree by it’s fruits” - so if you’re college holds Mass, attend. If there’s a Newman Center or Social Awareness, join.
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I didn’t meet many Catholics in my classes when I went to college, but I found them going to Mass, Midnight Runs, and teaching ESL.

Be involved, be friendly, and God willing, the friendships you desire will unfold naturally.

Sorry, I don’t do college. Got any better ideas?
 
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Blockquote Go where the Catholics go. “You’ll know a tree by it’s fruits” - so if you’re college holds Mass, attend. If there’s a Newman Center or Social Awareness, join.

I didn’t meet many Catholics in my classes when I went to college, but I found them going to Mass, Midnight Runs, and teaching ESL.
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Sorry, I don’t do any of that. I’m looking for college Catholics that I can trust.
 
Oh I misunderstood - I thought you said you wanted to meet other Catholics in college
 
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OP: Are you in college?

Do you want to find Catholic friends who are in college?

You are bored. What do you do every day?

Do you work?

What fun things do you like to do?

Do you have time?

Do you have money?

Do you have a car or other means of transportation?

I ask these things because we can’t help unless we know your circumstances.
 
OP: Are you in college?
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Yes.
Do you want to find Catholic friends who are in college?
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Yes.
You are bored. What do you do every day?
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As a 20 year old workaholic, not much.
Do you work?
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Definitely!
What fun things do you like to do?
I like to read, write, draw, shopping, volunteering at my Catholic campus ministry.
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Do you have time?
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I haven’t had time to do anything fun these past few weeks. Spent a lot of time on my studies. The boredom is getting to me.
Do you have money?
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Yes, but not much left.
Do you have a car or other means of transportation?
Yes, I have a car, but time and money are not plentiful on my end.
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I’d love to have some leisure time, but money and time are kind of tight at the moment. I’m hoping that I’ll have time later this summer, but the frustration, restlessness and boredom are getting to me.
 
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Before summer vacation, I need to find a set of opportunities before the Spring Semester ends. The more the merrier is what I intend.
 
Thanks for the replies; that helps. Other posters are correct that to meet other Catholics, you need to go where the Catholics are–Mass, a Newman Center, or other Catholic club on campus. Unless you’re in a really small nonCatholic school in the middle of nowhere, there are some other Catholics out there!

But it also sounds like you’re feeling burnt out, rather than bored only. While pursuing social opportunities, also make time to do something you find relaxing or stimulating. Walking is free and healthy; if your school has a gym or low-key sports, you could try there; if you like reading, check out your library. (They can order stuff from other libraries, so if you find a really good series you can get more than the books available at your campus library.)

I know it sounds weird to suggest things that aren’t actively looking for friends, and that take up a precious resource (time). But it’s good to find happiness by yourself, along with looking for friends, and it could actually lead you to make new ones!

Finally, try to be like the friend you want. If you want Catholic friends well grounded in their faith, go to Mass, pray, read the Bible and maybe some other improving books. Like attracts like.

It sounds like this is a stressful time. I wish you the best.
 
Thanks for the replies; that helps. Other posters are correct that to meet other Catholics, you need to go where the Catholics are–Mass, a Newman Center, or other Catholic club on campus. Unless you’re in a really small non-Catholic school in the middle of nowhere, there are some other Catholics out there!
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Unfortunately, there is no nearby Newman Center in my Diocese. The nearest one is halfway across the state where I live, in another, neighboring Diocese. Then again, there is a Catholic campus ministry at the college that I was planning to go to [since I am technically in community college].
 
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Unfortunately, there is no nearby Newman Center in my Diocese. The nearest one is halfway across the state where I live, in another, neighboring Diocese. Then again, there is a Catholic campus ministry at the college that I was planning to go to [since I am technically in community college].
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You might want to consider starting a FOCUS group, since you are probably not the only lonely Catholic there.


I got involved at a non-Catholic campus ministry and it did wonders for my spiritual and social life. I know Catholics can be at risk of losing their faith with exposure to heresies, but a lack of fellowship can also be a significant risk. It may be the lesser of two evils.
 
FOCUS is a good choice, but I have to cross a few hundred miles to get to the nearest one. And even then, it’s not in the college I’m planning to go to.
 
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