Today, for the 4th week in July, the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation highlights Catholic Christian Outreach in our Catholic Evangelical Ministries articles.

Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) was founded and began its campus ministry in Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan in October 1988. It remains the movement’s flagship campus. I remember when André and Angèle Regnier were setting things up on campus. There were a lot of students searching for opportunities to grow in faith. Many wonderful, zealous and authentic young people from Evangelical churches and campus clubs were eager to meet and pray in a Catholic context.

Nothing has changed in that regard. It is a testament to how determined and zealous André and Angèle Regnier were/are for CCO when we realize that, for over 30 years, CCO has been effecting change in the lives of the students to whom it ministers, calling them to deeper conversion and a Christ-centred life. In 2015 André and Angèle were awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice Medal (the highest medal awarded to laity by the Pope) for distinguished service to the Church and the work of CCO.

CCO campus missions are now held from Vancouver, BC, to St. John’s, NL, across over 15 University campuses, with teams ministering to those who don’t know Jesus or don’t know him well enough. These “missionaries” build authentic relationships with students and seek opportunities to proclaim the Gospel. They foster growth in students, inviting them into a dynamic relationship with Jesus and his Catholic Church. They ask the important question “How has Jesus changed your life?”

For more information about CCO, their website offers vast resources for parishes, campuses, and missions. CCO is also promoting their Rise-Up national Catholic conference in Vancouver, where hundreds of students and young professionals will meet (December 29 – January 1), for four days of worship, Mass, and life-changing encounters with Jesus.

The Sask K of C Charitable Foundation is pleased to support CCO, a Catholic faith-based Evangelical Ministry that clearly encourages spiritual growth and outreach across Canada. We ask you to visit our website to see more about the Endowments maintained by the Foundation. Help us support these Catholic Evangelical Ministries. Is the Sask K of C Charitable Foundation a prime target for your donations? If not, please consider helping us to bring Jesus to those who need him the most.