Grow

BTC members are challenged to grow personally and spiritually by living in an intentional faith community. 

Life in Community

First and second year corps members live together forming a community of support. Our first-year cohorts range from 6-8 teachers, and our entire St. Louis community ranges from 10-14 per year. The BTC teachers share responsibilities within the community such as cooking and daily chores. Each member has their own room. They all share common spaces such as the kitchen, family room, community space, chapel, laundry room and even a ping pong table.  

The St. Louis community is housed in an old convent attached to an active parish ministry. The parish community is incredibly welcoming and provides many opportunities for engagement.​ 

Community Events have included:
A Cardinal’s game
A trip to the St. Louis Zoo
Brunch
Candle making 
Game nights
Hanging out in Forest Park/Tower Grove Park
Ice Cream at Ted Drewes
Kickball
SLU Homecoming Parade

Spirituality Nights have included:
​Affirmations
Goal setting for spiritual health, emotional health, physical health
Finding God in children’s literature
Lectio Devina
Mass
Meditation
Praying the Examen 
Reflections on scripture