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What comes after High School?

As we grow older, we don't leave behind our faith journey when we Graduate from High School, we are called to live lives of hoiliness and mission wherever we go! 


“Dear young people, let yourselves be taken over by the light of Christ, and spread that light wherever you are!” - Pope St. John Paul II

We have put together this little guide for what your next steps might be! You can always reach out to us at Youth@holytrinityns.ca and we can help you get connected!


Whether you are staying in Halifax to continue your studies, or taking a gap year, or going straight to work, we've got you!


 
I an staying in Halifax
  1. Find your community.

  • Check out some of the communities of Young Adults in HRM, reach out or come to an event!

  1. Get involved with your community

  • Get involved with faith studies, retreats, or other events in your community, seek out good Christian friendships and keep exploring your faith!

Young Adult Communities in HRM

Holy Cross Chaplaincy (HCC)

All Young Adults within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth 

HCC is a place where young people can develop deep roots of faith for their whole life long. We help every student own their core identity as adopted children of God and as members of His family.

  • Chaplaincy Center at Saint Mary's University (Loyola Academic Building across from Tim's)

  • Multifaith Center at Dalhousie University (International Center)

  • Sunday 5pm Mass at St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica followed by fellowship in the hall

  • Retreats & Workshops

  • Catholic Vocational Discernment Houses

    • Magdalene House (Women's)

    • St. Jerome House (Men's)

Instagram: @HCCCHAPS

Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO)

Students at Dalhousie University & Saint Mary's University

Catholic Christian Outreach™ (CCO™) is a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. We challenge young adults to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world.

  • Faith Studies on Campus (Dalhousie and Saint Mary's)

  • Retreats & Workshops

  • Annual National "Rise Up" Conference

  • National & International Mission Trips

Instagram: @CCODALHOUSIE @CCOSMU @CCOCAMPUS


 
I'm moving within Nova Scotia

Whether you are staying in Halifax to continue your studies, or taking a gap year, or going straight to work, we've got you!

  1. Find your community.

  • Check out some of the communities of Young Adults in HRM, reach out or come to an event!

  1. Get involved with your community

  • Get involved with faith studies, retreats, or other events in your community, seek out good Christian friendships and keep exploring your faith!

Young Adult Communities in the Diocese of Antigonish

St. Francis Xavier University Chaplaincy

  • Student Mass (5PM Sundays)


Chaplain: Father Donald MacGillivray | (902) 867-2279 | dwmacgil@stfx.ca

Instagram: @stfxchaplaincy

CATHOLICS @ X

Connect through St. FX Chaplaincy

CBU Chaplaincy

The CBU Chaplaincy is open Monday-Friday and is located in CC-135. Individual meetings with Father Doug or any of the additional Chaplaincy representatives can be arranged by email. Please contact doug_macdonald@cbu.ca or stop by the Chaplaincy for more information.

Chaplain: Fr. Doug MacDonald | 902-563-1173 | Doug_MacDonald@cbu.ca


Young Adult Communities within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth

Holy Cross Chaplaincy (HCC)

All Young Adults within the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth 

HCC is a place where young people can develop deep roots of faith for their whole life long. We help every student own their core identity as adopted children of God and as members of His family.

  • Manning Memorial Chapel (Acadia University - 45 Acadia St, Wolfville, NS B4P 2P7)

    • Saturday 6:00 PM Mass (while classes are in session)

Chaplain: Fr. Craig Cameron

See Corpus Christi Parish for more information

Instagram: @HCCCHAPS @catholicacadia

Catholic Acadia (HCC)

Catholic club at Acadia University A Holy Cross Chaplaincy Campus


 

I'm moving out of Province

Whether you are staying in Halifax to continue your studies, or taking a gap year, or going straight to work, we've got you!

  1. Find your community.

  • Check out some of the communities of Young Adults in HRM, reach out or come to an event!

  1. Get involved with your community

  • Get involved with faith studies, retreats, or other events in your community, seek out good Christian friendships and keep exploring your faith!

CCO Campuses Across Canada

CCO Faith Studies provide a simple but personally challenging look at the Gospel message. You can sign up to take a study at one of the campuses here: https://ccofaithstudies.ca/.

Find your campus here: https://cco.ca/campus/


Other Catholic Communities

Search out a Catholic Community or Chaplaincy in your area, or seek out a Catholic Church and ask what kinds of programs they offer for young adults and get involved! If you need help finding something in your area feel free to reach out to us at youth@holytrinityns.ca! We have lots of connections all across Canada, so we can help you find a community!

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