Faith Forward

A Movement That Lasts a Lifetime

Through your partnership and prayers, Faith Forward is turning a national crisis into a national movement.

Thanks to donors and church leaders like you, Newman Connection is reaching parishes, dioceses, Catholic high schools, and campus ministries across the country with one bold goal:

To keep 1 million students connected to their Catholic faith as they leave home.

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Support Faith Forward

Every gift, every connection, every student—it matters.
Help us reach one million Catholic students.

Through your donations, we are able to:

Provide free digital and print resources to thousands of parishes
Expand our partnerships to over 100 endorsed dioceses
Connect students to campus ministries before they ever step foot on campus
Connect students to their military chaplain after basic training with our partnership with the Archdiocese of the Military

Support Faith Forward
Every gift helps us reach more students.

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The Bridge That Keeps Faith Moving Forward

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Faith Cliff: A Moment We Can’t Ignore

As students leave home, many leave their faith behind.

80% of Catholic college students never engage with campus ministry.
Over 50% stop practicing their faith in college or the military; most never come back.
This moment is critical—but it doesn’t have to be a crisis.

Newman Connection is the Bridge

We’re here to help dioceses, parishes, and families stand in the gap. With your support, we connect students directly to their Catholic campus ministry or military chaplain—before they ever arrive.

Help your student stay Catholic for life. Connect Them Today

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“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

Equip Your Parish or Diocese

Faith Forward gives you ready-made tools to reach graduating seniors and connect them with their next Catholic home.

For Bishops & Dioceses

Free tools to reduce the 50% drop-off in young adult faith participation—and keep students connected for life.

For Parishes

Download your free “Sunday of Sending” resources to help graduates stay part of the Church they love.

For Catholic High Schools

Access free Faith Forward tools to help students carry their Catholic identity into the next chapter.

For Parents

Use our simple, free tools to connect your student with faith-filled mentors and military chaplains before they leave home.

“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

One Million Souls. One Bold Mission.

Faith Forward isn’t just a campaign—it’s a call to action. And it’s only possible because of our mission-driven community of donors, parish leaders, ministry partners, and Catholic families.

Together, we can keep this generation connected to the Church.

Together, we can ensure no Catholic student walks onto campus without their faith community already in place.

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