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What is CORC?

CORC, short for ‘Catholics On the Road for Christ’, is a diocesan youth ministry group that evolved out of SONfest ‘05. CORCs seek to live their faith by sharing it with their peers. As such, they are involved with a great many diocesan events, but also run a number of their own initiatives. Recently, a CORC constitution has been submitted to Bishop De Angelis for approval, which is designed to structure and strengthen the group as a diocesan organization and reach youth also in the far-flung reaches of the Diocese of Peterborough, from Courtice to Parry Sound and from Brighton to Powassan.

Who are CORC's?

Generally, CORCs are young people between the ages of 14 and 25 who have a basic understanding of their faith, but wish to learn more and grow in their faith together with other youth. CORCs also have the desire to help their peers grow in the faith or come to know it better by sharing, through talks, discussions and music, their experiences with God and their passion for all the great things the Catholic Church has to offer.

When do the CORC's meet?

CORCS meet every other Thursday of the month at the rectory of Saint Peter-in-Chains Cathedral in Peterborough. But check before you come. Schedules might change slightly.

What do CORCs do?

In the past, you may have seen CORCs assisting at SONfest and leading group discussions on topics such as vocations, martyrdom, personal walk with Jesus and others. CORCs also assist in the Diocese with a retreat called ‘LifeSaver’, a Pro-Life retreat geared to grade 7 and 8 students, which focuses on the struggles and challenges they may come up against in high school such as drugs and alcohol, pre-marital sex and abstinence. Just last spring many of the CORCs participated in the Youth Office's ‘Way of the Cross’ through downtown Peterborough, where they took on acting roles re-enacting the passion and death Christ endured for us. More recently, CORCs have participated in ‘Morning Watch’, a new all-night adoration initiative by the Youth Office, where they help lead hourly reflections as well as music ministry. In addition, CORCs have shared witness talks at local Catholic high schools, been on ‘Rock the Flock’ tour with Christian rock band ‘Hello Kelly’ and visited different parishes of the Diocese promoting Youth Office initiatives and inviting local youth to join them.

CORC Music Ministry

One of the greatest ways of interacting with youth and making connections is music. CORCs try to incorporate music into every event they facilitate or assist with. As such, CORCs try to perfect their own music skills and have even helped develop parish youth choirs. For the next several months you can listen to CORC music at St. Anne's Youth Mass, which is celebrated every first Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm.

Want to know more about CORC?

Join us at one of our regular meetings. We begin each meeting with a spiritual reflection or Mass at 7:00 pm, followed by a business portion where we discuss various upcoming events and initiatives as well as participate in group discussions. Our regular meeting ends at about 9:00 pm, but we stick around for some social time until about 9:30 pm or later. And if you should no be able to join us at the meetings, you can still be part of CORC. Just e-mail us and find out. More information about how to join CORC please email Krista or fill out application available below.

Contact Information

Email: Krista Wood, corc-peterborough@hotmail.com

CORC Application: Available :: Here :: in PDF Format

To view the CORC Constitution Available :: Here :: in PDF Format