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PSALMS 144:1-2  \nA Stronghold is a group of men or women who come together under a Common Call to support eachother’s spiritual growth through prayer, service, commitment, and friendship. Within a Stronghold, the committed members discern a particular devotion, spiritual practice, or virtue in which they would like to grow together. For example, a Stronghold may be made up of participants who feel called to deepen their relationship with the Blessed Mother. Another Stronghold may be made up of members who seek to exercise the Corporal Works of Mercy. Still another could be a group specifically focused on vocational discernment. What matters is that the participants discern their Common Call and then, focusing on that Call, they commit to the essential practices that distinguish a Stronghold from a club, team, or group of friends.  \nWhy should someone join a Stronghold? Prayer, knowledge of the faith, and frequent reception of the Sacraments are essential components of a mature Catholic life. But intentional community is also essential. Being in a Stronghold is an opportunity to learn how to build intentional Catholic community so that when you leave Christendom you will know how to seek out and build the friendships you need to continue growing in your faith. Strongholds are an opportunity to be intentional with your faith life and make the most of your time at Christendom. For older students, Strongholds are a great way to exercise leadership and share with underclassmen how you have grown in your faith while at Christendom.  \nA Stronghold can exist for multiple years, regularly bringing in new members and passing down their commitments from year to year. Strongholds can also exist more temporarily, with members making a defined commitment to a Common Call for a set period time and then forming a new Stronghold once the initial goal or intention has been realized.  \nJoining a Stronghold is not a passive activity. It is not like being assigned to a residence hall or selecting from a list of pre-existing clubs. Strongholds are organic, peer-led groups that form out of a shared interest. The best way to become involved in a Stronghold is to talk to those around you about your spiritual interest and how you want to grow this semester. When you find some shared interests or goals, you have the freedom to create a Stronghold together.  \nWhat are the essential features of a Stronghold?  \nFor where two or three are gathered in my name, three am I in the midst of them. MATTHEW 18:20  \nEvery Christendom student can benefit from coming together with a smaller group of peers who are committed to prayer, support, and spiritual growth. Participating in a Stronghold should compliment and strengthen the academic, Sacramental, and personal formation you receive throughout your time on campus. At the same time, not every Stronghold needs to look the same. They may vary in size, longevity, community involvement, or means of formation.  \nBelow are the essential components that are required of every Stronghold, followed by a few non-essential recommendations that a Stronghold may or may not adopt depending on whether the participants find them useful for spiritual growth.  \nSTRONGHOLD FAQ  \nEssential Features:  \nMen’s and Women’s Groups—There is great value in men and women coming together in the classroom, Chapel, clubs, and other social areas and pursuits on campus. At the same time, there is also value in being able to grow together in ways that are specifically and distinctly male or female. For this reason, Strongholds are made of up of only male or female participants. 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