2004 USD Fact Book

UNIVERSITY MINISTRY

University Ministry University Ministry helps students, faculty, staff and alumni nourish an adult faith, form a strong community of worship, serve the needy and act for justice. The catalyst of spiritual life on campus, University Ministry invites people of all religious traditions and those still searching for religious identity to participate in its activities, which include retreats, Scripture study, pastoral counseling, spiritual direction, liturgical ministries, ecumenical services, worship, the Founders Chapel choir and faith reflection groups and social justice and service opportunities. USD is a Roman Catholic institution proud of the religious diversity on campus. The annual All-Faith Service celebrating the many faith traditions on campus is a USD tradition. The Jewish Student Union and the lntervarsity Christian Fellowship for Evangelical Christians are active campus organizations. Any student can receive information from University Ministry about on- and off-campus opportunities to practice any faith. Programs for those interested in learning more about the Catholic faith or preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) are presented from mid-September through early April. University Ministry staff members are available to assist in preparation fo r marriage in Catholic churches.

For information, call I619) 26o-4735 or visit www.sandiego.edu/

Ministry, ore-mail svasquez@ sandiego.edu .

Sunday Eucharist is celebrated in Founders Chapel at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. through the school year; Eucharist also is celebrated daily at 12 :10 p.m. The Eucharist is celebrated at the lmmaculata Parish on Sa turdays at 4:30 p.m. and Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m., with daily services at 8 a.m.