Our Mission
Seton Hall is a Catholic University committed to providing a Christian
education and developing community. Campus Ministry's mission is to be a
pastoral presence of the Catholic Church on campus. As such, we seek to:
- Evangelize and empower all, by the prompting of the Spirit, to become dedicated members of God's family.
- Bring to higher education the Church's general mission, namely, to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
- Create an environment which allows for the spiritual, moral, liturgical and sacramental development, as well as intellectual, social, and physical growth.
- Guide the maturing Christian conscience, educate for peace and justice, and develop future Christian leaders.
Worship
Academic Mass Schedule
Sunday Masses: 10am, 6pm, 8pm, & 10pm
Weekday Masses: Mon.-Thurs. 8am, 12pm, and 5pm; Fridays 8am & 12pm in
the Immaculate Conception Chapel
Confessions: Mon-Fri at 11:30am; Wednesdays at 11:00pm and by
appointment.
Prayer Meetings: Held weekly; includes praise & worship, faith &
Scripture sharing as well as intercessory prayer.
Liturgical Ministry: Contact Campus Ministry for information on
opportunities to serve as a Greeter, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, or
Altar Server.
Catechetics
RCIA: RCIA, or the Rite of Christian Initiation of
Adults, is an adult education program for those interested in being
received into the Catholic Church; also a catechetical program for
baptized Catholics who desire to receive the sacrament of confirmation.
Adult Catechesis: A program for adult Catholics who wish to learn more
about Catholic doctrine, Scripture, and the faith as a whole.
Bible Study: Held weekly; prayerful examination of Old & New Testament
with discussion of their relevance to the today’s world and personal
faith. All faiths are welcome.
Newman Circle: This new group will focus on the works of the great
Catholic theologian and philosopher Cardinal Henry Newman. Please
contact Noreen Shea at extension 9489 for further information.
Spiritual Renewal
Retreats: Each semester, Campus Ministry sponsors retreat experiences,
day or overnight, both on and off campus.
Spiritual Direction: We are available to any person who seeks spiritual
direction or crisis counseling.
Vocation Awareness: We will assist any person interested in a religious
vocation as a lay minister, brother, sister, or priest.
Small Christian Communities: Small groups (6-8 students) meet regularly
throughout the semester and create a supportive faith community through
sharing, prayer, and discussing faith.
Social Awareness
D.O.V.E.: Through the Division of
Volunteer Efforts (DOVE), we respond to the ongoing call for social
justice by direct involvement in serving others—a service which stems
from our desire to affirm the dignity of all people, and to live as
Christ taught, by putting our faith into action. For programs and
events, call DOVE at (973) 761-9702.