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Dear young people … the future is in your hearts and in your hands. God is entrusting to you the task, at once difficult and uplifting, of working with him in the building of the civilization of love. – St. John Paul II

The university years are one of the most memorable and challenging epochs in a young person’s life. The Archdiocese of San Antonio Campus Ministry is delighted to accompany college students in their journey to encounter Christ and enrich their faith! 

Campus Ministry facilitates the formation & development of Catholic college students as disciples of Jesus Christ on college/university campuses. 

We are dedicated to helping college students grow in their faith through formation programs. In Campus Ministry, it all begins and ends with Jesus! We emphasize the importance of all Catholic college students having a truly intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. 

Additionally, we promote leadership skills! God has planted seeds of greatness in every student. As a ministry, we do our best to help each student grow and develop unique gifts so they can become leaders in their communities. In this time of New Evangelization, we are called to renew our vows to serve the Lord by reaching out to the marginalized and oppressed in the student community and showing them—through love and support—that God is truly there for them. 

“All the faithful on campus, by virtue of their baptism, share in the task of bringing the humanizing light of the Gospel to bear on the life of the academic community. They are called to live out Christian values while engaging in the teaching, learning, research, public service, and campus life that constitute the academic world. They are united with other believers in this work but make their own unique contributions, according to their personal talents and specific circumstances.” (From: USCCB Empowered by the Spirit: Campus Ministry Faces the Future

Colleges and Universities

Intercollegiate Gatherings

A couple of times per semester, the Archdiocesan Campus Ministry team will host intercollegiate gatherings among public universities and college and Catholic universities. Be on the watch for more information as we promote our intercollegiate gatherings.

Sacraments Close to Campus

Mass, Confessions, and Adoration Times 

Attend Mass, receive Reconciliation, spend time with Christ in the Eucharist at the Catholic Centers and Parishes of the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Young Adult Catholic Groups

Beyond Campus Ministry, there are other opportunities throughout the year for young adults to learn more about the Catholic faith, to participate in liturgies and the Sacraments, to practice evangelization and outreach, and to join others in fellowship who are striving to do the same.

Alamo Colleges

The following Alamo Colleges have Campus Ministry presence: San Antonio College (SAC), Northwest Vista College (NVC), and Palo Alto College (PAC). See the details below for information on each. 

Events at San Antonio College (SAC) 

• Weekly Faith Sharing meetings 
• Bible studies 
• Monthly on-campus Masses 
• One-on-one Discipleship 
• Monthly socials       

Events at Northwest Vista College (NVC) 

• Weekly CSA meetings 
• Weekly Bible studies 
• One-on-one Discipleship 

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Texas A&M University San Antonio

Catholic Student Organization is a Catholic Association for students at Texas A&M University – San Antonio. We are a group of students wanting to grow in our Catholic faith as a community. We host bible studies and Catholic Student Association meetings where we learn more about our faith and grow in community. We participate in events where we help, serve, and get involved with the city of San Antonio. This association is open to any student on campus. Everyone is welcome! 

Events and Activities at Texas A&M San Antonio 

• Weekly CSA meetings/ The Underground 
• Monthly Encounter meetings 
• Monthly on-campus Masses 
• One-on-one Discipleship 
• Semester Men’s and Women’s nights 
• Day Retreats 

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Trinity University

Trinity University’s Catholic Student Group (CSG) is interested in cultivating our Catholic faith and glorifying God throughout campus and San Antonio. We are a student led community that gathers to celebrate Mass every Sunday at 5 p.m. during the fall and spring semester. Lectio Divina, a meditation and scriptural reading over the upcoming Sunday’s gospel, is held every Wednesday at 7 PM in the Chapel Reception Room. During our meetings, we have opportunities to further strengthen our faith and prayer life and discern how we may apply it to our daily lives through discussions. We offer daily rosaries (the time varies every semester) to Our Blessed Mother and pray for personal petitions as well as those struggling throughout the world.

We aim to provide spiritual and moral guidance and leadership for all students on campus. In doing this, we encourage participation from non-Catholic members to enhance the spiritual community on campus between members of different faiths and to educate members and other students about common practices, traditions, rituals, services, and doctrines of the Catholic Church. We also provide opportunities for members to apply their faith in active and meaningful ways through fellowship and community service.

Events and Activities at Trinity University

  • Sunday Mass on Campus at 5 p.m., Confession @ 4:15 p.m.
  • Weekly Bible studies
  • One-on-one Discipleship
  • Adoration on Thursday nights
  • Service opportunities at the Immigration Shelter and various places
  • Men’s and Women’s nights
  • Weekly CSG meetings/ The Front Porch on Wednesday nights

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students at a campus ministry event

UTSA

The Catholic Student Association at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) seeks to offer students, faculty, and staff opportunities to grow in their faith and to develop as leaders in their faith community. We offer various programs including men’s and women’s small-group bible studies, mass, weekly meetings, adoration, and an Awakening Retreat. Student ministers are offered opportunities to develop their leadership skills through 1:1 discipleship and upper room and leadership retreats. Students are welcome to join us for men’s and women’s nights, service opportunities, and social events.

Weekly Events at UTSA

WhenWhatTime
SundayConfessions6 p.m.
SundayMass10 a.m., noon, 2 p.m. (Spanish), 7 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayConfessions5-5:45 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayAdoration5-5:45 p.m.
Monday, Tuesday, WednesdayMass6 p.m.
ThursdayCommunion Service6 p.m.
ThursdayAdoration5-6 p.m.
WednesdayThe Gate Nights7 p.m.
FridayMass on Campus at 12:20 p.mConfession at 11:30 a.m.
Various DatesBible studiesSee Instagram for more information 

Other Events and Activities at UTSA

  • Weekly Bible studies 
  • One-on-One Discipleship 
  • Weekly CSA meetings/Gate nights 
  • Semester Men’s and Woman’s nights 
  • Knights of Columbus college council 
  • Misa and Mesa on Wednesday mornings 
  • Service opportunities including working with Catholic Charities 
  • Confirmation (Classes begin in September) 
  • Awakening Retreat (Fall)

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Questions or Comments?

Fr. Brian Garcia
Director for Campus Ministry

Email: [email protected]

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