Meet the 2024-2025 Student Ministry Team
We are a team of 14 Student Ministers who organize and run events and projects for the Holy Spirit Newman Hall community!
Mission Statement:
As the Student Ministry Team, we strive to build, serve, and nourish a community rooted in Christ
through living and sharing the joy of the Gospel.
Executive
The Executive Committee oversees and supports SMT chairs and their respective committees such that SMT is always working together to fulfill our overarching mission statement.
Contact: smt.executive@calnewman.org
Community
The Community Committee seeks to create a home for students at Newman by providing support and ways to develop faith and establish meaningful relationships through participation in various social activities to bring ourselves closer to God’s community.
Contact: smt.community.calnewman.org
Education & Faith Development (EFD)
The Education & Faith Development Committee seeks to deepen students’ understanding of the truth, beauty, and goodness of the Catholic faith through the intellect.
Contact: smt.efd@calnewman.org
Liturgy
The Liturgy Committee seeks to foster piety, devotion, and solemn participation in the prayer of the Church, with special reverence for liturgical traditions.
Contact: smt.liturgy@calnewman.org
Outreach
The Outreach Chairs seek to communicate our student activities both externally to the campus and internally to Newman students and parishioners by means of advertising and social media.
Contact: smt.outreach@calnewman.org
Music
The Music Committee seeks to draw others closer in faith and glorify God through the use of beautiful music made possible by the gifts of students’ musical talents and voices.
Contact: smt.music@calnewman.org
Service
The Service Committee is focused on providing both corporal and spiritual service to the community that is rooted in our Catholic faith. We are committed to serving our parish community, maintaining our parish grounds and facilities, and extending our support to the local community. We want students to embody the values of compassion and charity as they live out their walk with Christ.
Contact: smt.service@calnewman.org