Sacramental Preparation

The purpose of the sacraments is to make people holy, to build up the body of Christ, and finally, to give worship to God. (Sacrosanctum Concilium 59)
Are you prepared to take the next step in your Christian journey to worship God in Spirit and Truth, to publicly share your commitment to Christ, to be more conformed to Christ, and to be sanctified by the Holy Spirit? Click on one of buttons to learn more.
[ St Thomas More Catholic Campus Ministry does not offer reconciliation or  first communion classes for children. Parents are directed to check with other local parishes for for instruction for these sacraments]
If you would like your child (6 years old & younger) baptized, please contact Fr. Vincent in the Newman Center office.  Baptisms are scheduled after a meeting with Faith Formation Director  Corinne Lopez and after attending the required baptism class.
Are You Thinking About Becoming Catholic? If you are interested in becoming Catholic, please contact Corinne Lopez in the church office.
Marriage Preparation should start at least six months before your wedding date. Please contact Fr. Garry to start the process.
What is Confirmation?
Like Baptism and Eucharist, Confirmation is one of the three sacraments of initiation of the Church. Baptism is the beginning of new life in Christ; Confirmation strengthens that life, and Eucharist nourishes the disciple with Christ’s Body and Blood for his or her transformation in Christ. The sacrament of Confirmation “perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to… incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church #1316)

 Who is eligible?
A yearly Confirmation program at the Newman Center is directed toward college-age and older adults who have been baptized and received Holy Communion in the Catholic Church.

The Newman Center does not offer programs for high school students. Those high school students who are wanting to make their Confirmation can do so with St. Alice Catholic Church or St. Mary Catholic Church both parishes provide a comprehensive Confirmation program staffed by trained youth ministry staff. Please call those parishes directly for information about their programs. 


When is Confirmation offered?
College students who are interested in being confirmed are invited to make a commitment to the preparation program.  The candidate completes five months of classes in preparation for the Sacrament.  The rite of Confirmation is celebrated with the local bishop sometime in the late spring after Easter. Please contact Corinne to register.