2005 USD Fact Book

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, faith reflection groups, and social justice and service opportunities. USO is a Roman Catholic institution proud of the religious diversity on campus. The annual All-Faith Service celebrating the many faith traclitions on campus is a USO tradition. The Jewish Student Union and the Intervarsity 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 for marriage in Catholic churches. Sunday Mass is celebrated in Founders Chapel at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. throughout the school year; Mass also is celebrated daily at 12:10 p.m. Mass is celebrated at The Immaculata Parish on Saturdays at 4'30 p.m., Sundays at 9 a.m. and II a.m., and daily at 8 a.m.

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For more information, call (619) 260-4735, log on to www.sandiego.edu/ministry or e-mail svasquez@sandiego.edu.