In this Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus is being crucified and he is “sneered” at by the rulers, “jeered” at by the soldiers, and “reviled” by one of the criminals being crucified with him. But he only responds to the other criminal who, instead of insulting him, asks for mercy with the words:
“Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom” and Jesus replies, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise“
– Luke 23: 42-43
How do my words and responses invite relationship with God and others?
Remembering Our Deceased Loved One
On Saturday, November 8, eight students participated in part three of a three-part hybrid retreat taking time to spend time with our deceased relatives and friends. One of the student participants shared that it was an experience she would have not thought of and was thankful that the student leaders put this together. November is a month where we remember those with whom we had a meaningful relationship with.
The Mood virtual picture board (see below) is still available to place pictures of those you would like to honor in some way. The link is: https://mood.site/L9YIe8F9?edit=RF6AHt9u
Spring 2026 Registration
Registration for the Spring 2026 semester is now open. If you have not met with your academic advisor, please do so as soon as possible.
The Joan B. Kroc School of Peace Studies will be offering a Spring 2026 course entitled Religion, Conflict, and Peace: Examining Religion’s Dual Role in Fueling Violence and Fostering Peace on Thursday afternoons. The course will explore different frames through which religion can be viewed and treated—religious literacy, pluralism, secularism, and religion as an evolving system of knowledge and practice. The course examines intersections between religion, science, politics, development, and civilization-building in studying its role in conflict and peace.
Discuss this with your advisor and consult Oliver Mamangun if you wish to enroll in this class.
Online MTS-FT students will be registered by their Program Coordinator. Please contact your online Program Coordinator with any questions.
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Service Opportunity
Every Tuesday, We See You San Diego hosts a dinner and distribution of clothing and health/hygiene products for the homeless community at Immaculate Conception Parish Hall in Old Town San Diego – Volunteers are needed to set up, serve dinner or clean up between 3:00pm and 9:00pm. Your participation is welcome. November 18 will be the next opportunity to serve. This will be the third Tuesday of the month, a day that some FST students and staff have committed to volunteer. Please consider joining in with us. Click here to register as a volunteer: http://www.weseeyousandiego.com/
Scholarship Opportunity
2026 Lady Jacoba Scholarship – Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi. If you are a lay woman enrolled in an FST degree program, you are eligible to apply for this scholarship. For more information, please click here.
Mass and Meal
Advent Event
For more information visit: https://www.sandiego.edu/cctc/events/lessons-and-carols.php
Continuing Education for High School Teachers
The Office of Life and Human Dignity at the McGrath Institute of Church Life at University of Notre Dame is now accepting applications for the 2026 Teaching Life and Human Dignity Symposium. The Symposium will be held on their beautiful campus in South Bend, Indiana, June 21-26. This week-long experience is designed to help teachers and administrators integrate the Catholic faith across the subject areas and school culture through the lens of human dignity.
The deadline for applications is December 15, 2025. Accepted applications will be notified by January 22, 2026.
Take a moment to learn more about this incredible opportunity to learn from leading experts, cultivate the professional skills necessary to promote a culture of life, and network with colleagues from across the country.
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Save the Date
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