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Faith Forward Movement

Faith Forward Week is the national movement to connect ONE MILLION Catholic students to campus ministry before they leave home. Brought to you by Newman Connection.

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A Faith Struggle Every Catholic Family Faces

Too many young Catholics lose their connection to the Church when they transition from high school to college or military life. Without a strong faith community to welcome them, they are at risk of drifting away from their spiritual foundation.

The good news? A simple connection can make all the difference.

Faith Forward Week is the movement that helps make this possible. Together, we can connect high school seniors to their next Catholic faith community before they arrive.

 

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A National Catholic Mobilization Effort

Faith Forward Week brings together every part of the Catholic community, from parents to parishes, for one unified purpose: ensuring our young adults stay connected to their faith.

By coordinating these efforts across the nation, we're creating a seamless faith handoff that prevents our young Catholics from falling away.

 

How Faith Forward Works?

Parish "Sunday of Sending" — Seniors are recognized, blessed, and sign up to get connected to their college's campus ministry.

High School Senior Faith Send-Offs — Catholic high schools work to get 100% of their graduating seniors signed up.

Parent Mobilization ensures students complete the form to connect to their college campus ministry.

Diocese Commitment — Bishops formally endorse the Faith Forward movement.

Campus Ministry Welcome — Ministers personally reach out to students before they arrive on campus.

 

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HOW IT WORKS

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Complete our
2-minute form

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We connect
the student

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A campus minister or chaplain reaches out

Parishes
High Schools
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15 YEARS OF STUDENT CONNECTIONS

Students Connected
Partner Ministries
Diocese Endorsements

LET’S MAKE THIS HAPPEN

Join The Faith Forward Movement Today

 

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