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High School Outreach for Students

Find Your People. Keep Your Faith. Thrive in College.

Connect with your Catholic campus community before you even arrive

College hits different when you’ve got a faith community that has your back from day one. Don’t wait until you’re drowning in orientations, classes, and new faces to find your spiritual home.

600,000+ students have already found their Catholic community through Newman Connection. You’re next.

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High School Outreach By The Numbers

Let’s Be Real: College Can Be Tough on Your Faith

We know what you’re thinking: “I’ve got this.” And maybe you do! But consider:

  • The average student encounters more worldview challenges in the first semester than in their entire high school experience
  • 8 out of 10 Catholic students never connect with campus ministry
  • Those first few weeks? They often determine your entire college social circle

The difference? Connecting with a community before arriving on campus is the single most important thing you can do to prepare for college.

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What’s In It For You?

Instant Community:

  • Skip the awkward “where do I belong?” phase
  • Be greeted by name when you show up (yes, seriously)
  • Find friends who share your values from day one

Real Support When You Need It:

  • Mentors who understand exactly what you’re going through
  • A place to ask the big questions without judgment
  • Space to grow spiritually while you’re growing intellectually

It Just Makes College Better:

  • Regular events, free food (we know what matters ?), and genuine connections
  • Service opportunities that actually make a difference
  • A balanced college experience where faith remains a core part of who you are

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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

Military-Bound? We’ve Got You Too.

Joining the Armed Forces instead of heading to college? We connect with Catholic chaplaincies across all military branches to ensure your faith journey continues during service.

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How It Works (It’s Literally So Easy)

1. TWO MINUTES — Complete our quick form below

2. WE MATCH YOU — We connect you with the Catholic ministry at your future college

3. PERSONAL WELCOME — A campus minister reaches out directly to you

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“Before coming to Butler and joining the Butler Catholic Community, my relationship with God was surface-level. I did the things that I was expected to do, but I never thought deeply about my faith or how to truly connect with God. So, when I was invited to BCC groups, I met people who were truly living out their faith in an open and genuine way. I learned how to make my faith my own and that I was meant for a deeper relationship with God. I will be forever thankful for how it changed my faith life.”

— Dante, Student at Butler Catholic Community, Butler University

Don’t Start College Without This

Finding a Catholic community shouldn’t be left to chance. Two minutes now = an incredible college experience with faith at the center.

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Help Young Catholics Stay Connected

Newman Connection is committed to helping young Catholics entering college deepen and maintain their faith.

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Newman Connection is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit organization. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law.  No goods or services were received in exchange for your contribution.