Outreach: Events and Resources
Extending the Mission Beyond the Classroom
Aquinas College serves the Church through more than degree programs. Rooted in the charism of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia and inspired by our mission to unite faith and reason in the pursuit of Truth, we offer a wide range of formation opportunities, educational resources, conferences, retreats, and outreach initiatives that support individuals, schools, parishes, and dioceses.
Through these programs, Aquinas seeks to strengthen Catholic education, promote evangelization, deepen faith formation, and foster lifelong learning for those who serve the Church and their communities.
Whether you are an educator, catechist, parish leader, seminarian, religious sister, student, or lifelong learner, we invite you to explore the opportunities below and join us in the work of teaching the Truth in Love.
Summer Formational Opportunities
Each summer, Aquinas College welcomes educators, catechists, school leaders, and other lifelong learners from across the country for intensive residential formation programs. These workshops combine intellectual formation, spiritual enrichment, professional development, and community life in a uniquely Catholic setting.
Center for Catholic Education: Resources for Schools and Parishes
Aquinas College offers practical resources to support Catholic schools, catechists, parishes, and ministry leaders. These resources are designed to strengthen faith formation, support evangelization, and assist those engaged in the Church’s educational mission.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Aquinas College is proud to support Catechesis of the Good Shepherd through catechist formation and educational outreach. CGS invites children into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through Scripture, liturgy, prayer, and the prepared environment of the atrium.
Virtues in Practice
Developed by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia, Virtues in Practice helps children grow in holiness through the study and practice of virtue, guided by the example of the saints. Free resources are available for schools, parishes, and families.
Retreat Opportunities
Aquinas College and its partners offer retreats and formation experiences that invite participants to deepen their relationship with Christ through prayer, study, reflection, and community.
Whether for educators, parish groups, ministry leaders, or individuals seeking spiritual renewal, these opportunities provide space for growth in faith and vocation.
Siena Hall Conference Center
Located on the Dominican Campus, Siena Hall Conference Center provides an ideal setting for retreats, workshops, conferences, and formation programs. The facility welcomes mission-aligned organizations seeking a peaceful environment for learning, prayer, and collaboration.
Called to Communion
These programs reflect Aquinas College’s commitment to the vision articulated in our strategic plan, Called to Communion: One in Christ, One in Mission. Through outreach, formation, and educational initiatives, Aquinas seeks to support those who teach, evangelize, lead, and serve, helping to strengthen the life of the Church and extend the Gospel to future generations.
One in Christ. One in Mission.
