HARVARD CATHOLIC CENTER

Attendance at the 5 PM Sunday Mass has grown significantly, and FAM each week has been drawing upwards of 200 students. What started as simple meals has evolved into a core event in our weekly programming, with approximately 15 FAMs each semester. FAM is also a way to evangelize in a casual setting. Many times, students are inviting their non-Catholic friends to Mass, and the good food served afterward is a way to introduce them to the Harvard Catholic community. Each week, a dedicated team of students purchases ingredients, prepares the meal, and cleans up afterwards. Occasionally, when academic courseload necessitates, FAM is catered by a local restaurant.

 

The Class of 2026 has chosen to direct their efforts toward sustaining FAM. We have set an ambitious but meaningful goal: $30,000 to help cover the ongoing costs of these meals and essential items, like essential cooking equipment, to keep this ministry vibrant for future Harvard Catholic students.