Every year, thousands of young Catholics graduate from high school, leaving home and heading off to college campuses, work, or military bases where faith can feel distant or even disappear. But thanks to our donors, Newman Connection has been bridging that gap, connecting students to their Catholic communities before they ever unpack a dorm room or report for service.

This summer, we’re going big with Faith Forward, a national movement to connect 1 million Catholic students to their faith community before they begin the next chapter, and we need your help to make it happen.

Through the Faith Forward movement, parishes, parents, and campus ministries can download free tools to share a simple online process for connecting graduating seniors to their Catholic home away from home.

What’s at Stake
More than 80% of students stop practicing their faith after high school. This is not because they’ve given up on God but because they’re disconnected, distracted, or unsure where to go.

When students connect with a Catholic ministry before arriving on campus, they’re more likely to:

      Make friends who share your values

      Join a community that supports their spiritual growth

              Stay rooted in their Catholic identity through a season of change

How You Can Help
Whether you’re a parish leader, campus ministry leader, a parent, or a proud grandparent, you can make a difference today.

Here’s how:
1. Use the Find My Campus Ministry Tool
Send students or parents to newmanconnection.com to connect directly with the Catholic ministry at their college or military base.

2. Share Free Parish Resources
Host a Sunday Sendoff at your parish with our downloadable toolkit:

Pray for students

Bulletin and announcement templates

Social media graphics

3. Give to Support the Mission
Every connection we make is free to students and campus ministries—because of people like you. A gift of $50/month helps create a lifetime of discipleship for one student. Donate today.

4. Join our Campus Ministry Partners
Become a Newman Ministry Campus Ministry Partner and connect your students to a Catholic community where they feel needed, known, and never alone in their faith journey.

Let’s Keep Students Close to Christ
This isn’t just a campaign. It’s a movement rooted in mission, powered by prayer, and made possible through your support. Join us, share the Faith Forward movement, and help us connect the next generation of Catholic students before they even leave home.

Get Started Now

Special Note to Parishes
To every parish already working with us. We thank you! You’ve helped thousands of students stay Catholic in college. If you’re new to Newman Connection, welcome. We’d love to walk with you. It’s fast to join, and the impact is real.

Let’s keep our students connected. Faith Forward.