Sacraments are moments in the life of the Church which draw us deeper into relationship with God and with the faith community. Campus Ministers accompany students on their journey of exploring faith and preparing for the Catholic Sacraments through formal programs, ongoing liturgical offerings, and caring conversation. Read on to find out about our sacramental and faith formation offerings.
Are you exploring the possibility of becoming a Catholic? Curious about the Catholic Church? Interested in joining a community of faith exploration and learning? Consider joining us for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)!
RCIA is a year-long process of exploration, prayer, reflection, study, and conversation that leads to full Christian initiation in the Roman Catholic community through Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil at the Chapel.
While RCIA is designed for those who have never been baptized, those who have been baptized in a Christian tradition other than Catholicism can also participate and would be received into the Catholic Church through a profession of faith, Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.
Our RCIA program is open to Seattle University students, and begins in the Fall Quarter, with weekly meetings typically held on Thursday afternoons (during the lunch hour) through Easter. At times throughout the year the cohort will gather for a half-day retreat and then attend Sunday 8 p.m. liturgies together at the Chapel. Each participant also meets regularly with a spiritual companion, and a peer sponsor through the RCIA process, who serve as conversation partners in their faith journey.
Interested in finding out more? You can sign up through ConnectSU for an initial meeting with our Campus Minister for Pastoral Care. For more information, please contact Campus Ministry at (206) 296-6075.
Were you baptized Catholic but have not been Confirmed? Are you seeking to complete your full initiation into the Catholic Church? Are you seeking a deeper relationship with God and with community? Confirmation is a Sacrament of Initiation, drawing us more deeply into life with God and strengthening the gifts of the Spirit poured out into our lives at baptism. This program includes meetings of regular study, prayer, reflection, and conversation, in preparation for a Spring Quarter celebration with a Bishop at the Sunday 8 p.m. mass.
Our Confirmation program is open to Seattle University students. Confirmation Classes begin each Fall quarter and conclude after the Confirmation Mass in the Spring. In addition, each participant meets regularly with a spiritual companion, and a peer sponsor through the preparation process.
Students who have been baptized Catholic but have not received the Eucharist are also welcome to participate in our Confirmation preparation process. These students sometimes join with the RCIA cohort for their faith formation sessions.
Interested in finding out more? You can sign up through ConnectSU for an initial meeting with our Campus Minister for Pastoral Care. For more information, please contact Campus Ministry at (206) 296-6075.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as "Confession" or “Penance”) is a sacrament of healing. This sacrament offers an opportunity to encounter God’s grace and healing mercy in our lives.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available on Sundays during the academic year at 7:15 p.m., or after any Mass in the Chapel of St. Ignatius, provided that the presider is available after the liturgy. Approach the presider or any Campus Ministry staff at the Chapel and ask if a priest is available to celebrate the sacrament with you.
We also offer a Reconciliation Prayer Service each Lent, where we pray communally for forgiveness and the individual Sacrament of Reconciliation is offered at the conclusion of the service.
In addition to regular offerings of the Sacrament on campus, there are many local churches that offer Reconciliation weekly. Please consult Reconciliation at Local Churches for a list of when the Sacrament is offered at local churches.
For more information, please contact Campus Ministry at (206) 296-6075.
We have a vibrant liturgical life on campus, with our Sunday celebration of the Eucharist at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. offering an opportunity for us to gather as a community in deep relationship with God. We also celebrate Mass on weekdays at 12:30 p.m. at the Chapel during the Academic Year. For more information about our liturgical life or ways to share your gifts with our community, see our Campus Liturgies page.
Our Ignatian, Catholic heritage tells us that God is always desiring to communicate God’s love to us and invite us into loving relationship.
Campus Ministry offers spiritual accompaniment for undergraduate, graduate, and law students who wish to deepen their relationship to their faith and become more attuned to the movements of their spiritual life over an extended period of time through conversation with a spiritual companion. For more information check out our Spiritual Accompaniment page.
Campus Ministers also journey with students in their questions around how best to use their gifts and talents for their flourishing and for the common good. Considering your career path? Wondering if you are called to religious life? Considering how to live your values in the world? Curious about post-graduate service? Campus Ministers are available for pastoral care and conversation.
For more information, please contact Campus Ministry at (206) 296-6075.