Ministries

Get involved in Newman Center ministries! All students are invited to attend ministry events throughout the week. There are also leadership opportunities within each ministry. If you are interested in joining a ministry core team, please contact the appropriate person.

Both men and women of the Newman Center community have monthly events to grow in their relationships in Christ. Events include guest speakers, movie nights, community themes, retreats and more! 

Men of our Newman community serve at the Altar of our Lord during Mass and Adoration. To become an altar server, contact Mitchell Geis at mdgeis@bsu.edu for more information.

If you can sing or play an instrument, there is a place for you in the St. Francis Music Ministry. This primary ministry provides music for the weekend and Holy Day liturgies. You have the opportunity to participate during weekend Masses, weekly adoration and our student Mass on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. We welcome singers, cantors, instrumentalists and pianists.

Rehearsals are 45 minutes before Mass. Come when you can! Learn more about music ministry and get involved.

Students for Life at Ball State is a vibrant group of students who are passionate about saving lives and supporting pregnant women on campus. Students hold meetings every Monday in the library. Each January, students travel to Washington D.C. to march in the annual March for Life and Students for Life national conference. Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting the Ball State Students for Life website.

The St. Francis Youth Retreat Team (SFYRT) are Ball State students who put on retreats for middle school and high school students throughout the diocese. Each semester, 2-3 retreats are planned and executed by this committed group. SFYRT leaders can take on different leadership positions including MCs, speakers, small group leaders, and service. Team members in this ministry must complete the diocesan Safe and Sacred Training before leading any retreats. 

Stop by a meeting to learn more! Meetings occur Wednesday nights at 7pm in the Costello room. Contact Bailey Hartman bmhartman2@bsu.edu to join.