Providence, R.I., Sep 15, 2012 / 13:34 pm
While most college students are enjoying the final days of summer with family and friends, a group of Providence College students arrived early on campus to put their faith into action.
The 26 new students and seven student coordinators participated in Faith Works, a pilot program developed to increase service opportunities available to incoming freshmen and to augment the number of faith formation programs available to the college's students.
The energetic students served at diocesan sites such as Emmanuel House, the St. Martin de Porres Center, and the Office of Life and Family and Office of Immigration and Refugee Services.
As students learn more about the relationship between the college, diocese and the community, the program allows them to establish connections with Catholic agencies that offer numerous opportunities for service.