One of the joys of living our Catholic Faith is sharing it in a supportive parish atmosphere. Our Community and Fellowship Ministries at the Newman Center foster a growing Catholic community among students and challenge us to grow as irons sharpens iron. The Abundant Life is attractive, joyful and meant to be shared!
Opportunities: Move-In Week; Welcome Week; Homecoming; Newman Games; Community Nights; Formals; Immaculate Conception Mass & Party; Formals; Night Fever
Intramural Sports; Coffee Houses;
Multiple Choirs; Tailgates; FOCUS Greek Events; Donuts & Ice Cream after Sunday Masses; Spanish-speaking Outreach; Social Media; Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass & Party; Barn Party
Community
Conversion
As a Catholic parish, the celebration of the sacraments is central to our mission, with the Eucharist as the source and summit of our lives. Experiences in prayer, scripture, and and retreats help to foster a deeper encounter with the Living God. We seek to provide multiple opportunities throughout the year for students to meet Jesus and live fully for Him.
Opportunities: 3 Sunday Masses; 2 Daily Masses; 10 hours of Confession & 60 hours of Adoration per week ;
Koinonia Retreat; Father's House Retreat; Speakers; SEEK; 40 Hours; Mission Trips; Eucharistic Procession;
OCIA (for seekers & those desiring to become Catholic); Women's Ministry; Praise & Worship Holy Hours;
Varsity Catholic for Student Athletes
Opportunities: 3 Sunday Masses; 2 Daily Masses; 10 hours of Confession & 60 hours of Adoration per week ;
Koinonia Retreat; Father's House Retreat; Speakers; SEEK; 40 Hours; Mission Trips; Eucharistic Procession;
OCIA (for seekers & those desiring to become Catholic); Women's Ministry; Praise & Worship Holy Hours;
Varsity Catholic for Student Athletes
An unknown faith cannot be lived, therefore we aim to cultivate both a personal relationship with and an intellectual understanding of Jesus Christ & His Church. Learning how to present the Gospel to others is also an integral part of our formation.
Opportunities: 50+ Weekly FOCUS Bible Studies; 2 for-credit classes from the Newman Institute;
4 non-credit classes to dive deeper into the Faith;
Counseling Partnerships; Chastity Groups for Men & Women; Pi Alpha Chi (Catholic Sorority);
Phi Kappa Theta (Catholic Fraternity); Thomistic Institute; Spiritual Direction & Accompaniment;
Fall Break Trips; Mini Courses; Counseling Scholarships;
Advent Meditation Books; Theology on Tap;
Summer Opportunity Sunday
Opportunities: 50+ Weekly FOCUS Bible Studies; 2 for-credit classes from the Newman Institute;
4 non-credit classes to dive deeper into the Faith;
Counseling Partnerships; Chastity Groups for Men & Women; Pi Alpha Chi (Catholic Sorority);
Phi Kappa Theta (Catholic Fraternity); Thomistic Institute; Spiritual Direction & Accompaniment;
Fall Break Trips; Mini Courses; Counseling Scholarships;
Advent Meditation Books; Theology on Tap;
Summer Opportunity Sunday
build
Send
We address an integral component of growth in charity by helping students to live the Beatitudes. Our faith is not only for ourselves, but we are called to be missionary disciples and share the Good News. Because individual interests and charisms vary, students have a variety of opportunities to evangelize and be of service to the elderly, vulnerable, unborn and impoverished within our own community, across the country and around the world, as well as walking with other students in discipleship.
Opportunities: Pro-Life Work; Mission Trips (Domestic & International); Volunteering in the Community; Knights of Columbus; Altar Society; Street Teams; FOCUS Discipleship; High School Team; St. Joseph and Marian Consecrations; FOCUS Upper Room; Pilgrimages; Cenacle Retreat
Our mission is to forge college students into saints, fully alive in Christ. As our students near the end of college, we to provide opportunities for all of the formation they have received to be sealed in their hearts as they launch into their vocations
Opportunities: Silent retreat; Discernment Opportunities with Religious Communities and Seminaries;
Witness to Love Marriage Preparation; Charism Discernment; Beauty Initiative; Meal Train; Working Genius
Opportunities: Silent retreat; Discernment Opportunities with Religious Communities and Seminaries;
Witness to Love Marriage Preparation; Charism Discernment; Beauty Initiative; Meal Train; Working Genius
forged