Liturgy and Faith Community

WELCOME! The Newman Staff welcomes you to our Newman Center here at the University of North Carolina. We are here to support and serve the many undergraduate students who enter our doors, as well as graduate students and permanent members of our parish. Please let us know how we can help you. We can offer you spiritual guidance, a home-cooked meal, and everything in between!



 
Baptism

Baptism Preparation Class Monthy on Second Monday or by Appointment
Infant Baptism is normally celebrated during the Eucharistic Liturgy to welcome the child into the Church and community. Parents must be registered members of the Newman community and attend a class in preparation for their child to receive the Rite of Baptism. Godparents are encouraged to attend a preparation class at Newman or their home parish.
For more information please contact:
Michael and Carol Hubbard: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Cathy McCurry at the parish office.

 
Reconciliation

Saturdays at 4:15pm and by appointment.
Contact the parish office, Monday through Friday, 9am-5pm.
 
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Sacramental preparation for children receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist for the first time is traditionally offered in the second grade. Attendance of one year in the Newman Catechesis Program is required before beginning sacramental preparation. Parents participate in their child’s sacramental preparation by attending catechetical sessions during the year and by supplementing their child’s in class work with a program designed for home use.

 
Confirmation
Preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation is a two-year process for High School students. Preparation requirements include Christian service, two Confirmation retreats, attendance at all Confirmation sessions, and a willingness to grow in relationship with God and witness to the work of the Holy Spirit in our world today.
For more information please contact Cathy McCurry: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The Newman Center offers Confirmation preparation for undergraduate and graduate students.
Please contact Barbara Pegg for more information at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 
Matrimony

Newman offers Marriage Preparation, and the Newman chapel is available for weddings throughout the year.
For more information, contact Tracey at the parish office.
 
The Liturgical Community

Please consider serving in one or more of the ministries listed below. We allow for scheduling requests and provide training for all areas.

Ministry Schedule
Click here to view the ministry schedule for the Newman Center.

Extraordinary Ministers Of The Eucharist:
Distribute the Eucharist to the Community at Mass.

Readers: Proclaim one of the Scriptures at Mass.

Greeters: Welcome the community from the ambo.

Altar Servers: Assist the priest at Mass.

Ushers: Welcome people as they arrive and give them a song book. 

Email Jeannie: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Anna Rehder: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. (If you’re interested in the 7pm Mass) for more information.

 
The Music Ministries of Newman

Join a diverse, faithful, and fun loving group of singers and instrumentalists who help to lead our community in song every week at Liturgy. Sat. 5:15, Sun. 9 and 11am: Contact Jeannie: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .  Rehearsals are on Monday evenings at 6:30pm. If you are interested in singing at the 7pm Sunday night Liturgy, Contact Christina: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

 
 
Becoming a Catholic

Each year many people want to investigate becoming a member of the Catholic Church. We offer a faith growth process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) that enables an individual to simply inquire into the faith or to become a full member of the Catholic Church. The process begins in September and ends in May. While designed for those wanting to understand Catholicism better or those from other denominations seeking Baptism, RCIA is also open to baptized Catholics who have not been educated in their faith and who desire to prepare for the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
For more information: 929-3730 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 
RCIA Rite of Sending, February 21, 2010


Candidates, Catechumens, Sponsors and RCIA team


Catechumens


Candidates
 
Newman Center Masses
Newman Center Masses
Saturday: 5:15pm Sunday: 9am, 11am and 7pm* *During the academic year

DAILY MASS
Tuesday - Friday: 5pm