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Don’t Let College Pull Your Child Away From Their Faith
Connect your high schooler to a Catholic campus ministry before they even start college
As a Catholic parent, you’ve guided your child’s faith journey for years. But college presents unique challenges that have caused 80% of Catholics who leave the faith to do so by age 24.
Newman Connection helps you bridge this critical gap. In just 2 minutes, you can connect your student with one of our 350+ Catholic campus ministry partners nationwide or with Catholic chaplaincy services in all military branches—giving them the spiritual support they’ll need when they need it most.
Over 600,000 students have maintained their Catholic faith journey through our program since 2009
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Why College and Military Service Can Threaten Your Child’s Catholic Faith
These important transitions can be challenging environments for young Catholics:
- Peer pressure to abandon religious practices and adopt secular values
- Academic or military training demands that compete with spiritual practices
- Sunday activities that make Mass attendance difficult
- Lack of Catholic community during a vulnerable transition period
- Isolation from familiar support systems, especially in military settings
Without proper support, many young adults drift away from their faith during these formative years. As parents, you’ve invested too much in your child’s spiritual formation to leave this crucial transition to chance. You wouldn’t send your child to college without picking their classes—why would you send them without choosing their faith community?
How Newman Connection Protects Your Child’s Faith Journey
When you sign up your high schooler with Newman Connection, you’re giving them:
- An immediate Catholic community waiting to welcome them—whether on campus or at their military base
- Spiritual mentors who understand the unique challenges of college and military life
- Catholic friends who share their values and beliefs
- Regular opportunities for Mass, confession, and faith formation
In our experience, young adults connected to Catholic ministry are:
- More likely to maintain regular Mass attendance
- Better equipped to defend their faith when challenged
- More resilient in facing stress and life transitions
- Connected to lifelong Catholic friendships and potential Catholic spouses
“We make the introduction so your child doesn’t have to walk into the Newman Center or military chapel alone.”
“The Newman Center completely changed my life! College without faith is very difficult…there are a lot of forces working against you. But having a community of Catholic friends and mentors was life-changing for me!”
— Brandon H., University of New Mexico
Take 2 Minutes Now to Secure Your Child’s Spiritual Future
The process is simple:
- You complete our quick form below (just 2 minutes!)
- We connect your student with the campus ministry at their college or Catholic chaplaincy in their military branch
- A campus minister or chaplain reaches out personally to welcome them
Don’t leave your child’s faith to chance during these critical years. The small step you take today could make all the difference in their Catholic journey—whether they’re heading to a university or serving our country.
“Thanks for providing this connection. Our son was able to get involved with the Newman Center at UW-Milwaukee, and we are grateful for that!”
— Steven D., Parent
