ANNUAL CELEBRATION
Save The Date
Join us on May 2nd, 2025, for this year’s Annual Celebration, featuring a Cinco de Mayo theme.
An Evening to Celebrate & Support Our Mission
Every year, we come together as a community—students, alumni, parents, and friends—to celebrate what God is doing through Catholic Campus Ministry at SMU. Our Annual Celebration Fundraiser is an opportunity to support the mission of forming young Catholics into faithful disciples and celebrate our outstanding Servant Leaders.
Our Annual Celebration Fundraiser plays a vital role in supporting ongoing programs and sustaining the Catholic Center at SMU.
College is a time of deep searching—intellectually, socially, and spiritually. In the midst of this, Catholic Campus Ministry is a home away from home where students encounter Christ through the sacraments, community, and formation. Your support helps us provide the spiritual and practical resources they need to grow in faith during college.
Supporting a Home for Faith
Honoring Servant Leaders
Each year at the Annual Celebration, we recognize individuals with the Servant Leader Award who have gone above and beyond in living out their faith and serving our ministry.
These honorees reflect the heart of our mission, living as true servant leaders in our community. We look forward to celebrating their impact and witnessing how God has worked through them!
What Your Support Makes Possible
Full-Time Ministry Staff & Spiritual Direction
Catholic Campus Ministry provides students with the guidance they need to navigate their faith journey through the challenges of college. Our full-time chaplain is a steady presence, offering the sacraments and meeting with students daily. Our campus minister organizes over four events each week, creating opportunities for students to learn more about Christ and build lasting friendships. We also invite religious orders and offer spiritual direction, helping students discern God’s unique call for their lives.
The cost for full-time ministry staff & spiritual direction is $178,000 per year.
Student Formation & Programming
A college student’s faith journey isn’t meant to be walked alone. First-Year Student Homes welcome freshmen into a community of faith and friendship, while Senior Talks prepare them to live as disciples beyond graduation. Each month, Jericho Nights unite 70+ students in praise and worship. Through OCIA, 30 students are preparing to receive the sacraments at Easter Vigil, fully entering the Church. In addition to retreats, FOCUS Missionaries, and counseling services, which are also part of our formation efforts, these programs help students encounter Christ and grow in their faith daily.
The cost for ongoing student formation & programming is $16,200 per year.
Music Ministry & Liturgical Supplies
At Catholic Campus Ministry, worship is at the heart of everything we do. With daily Mass, three Sunday Masses, and nine hours of Adoration, over 250 students gather each week to meet Christ in the sacraments. Sacred music also plays a vital role, enriching our worship and drawing students into deeper prayer. Led by Dave & Lauren Moore, our music ministry elevates these moments, helping students grow closer to God. Your gift ensures we have the Bibles, liturgical supplies, and musicians needed to make worship possible.
The cost for music ministry & liturgical supplies is $38,000 per year.
How You Can Be Part of Our Annual Celebration
This ministry exists because of the generosity of people like you—those who believe in the power of faith to transform lives. Here’s how you can help:
Make a Gift: Every donation, large or small, makes an impact. Click here to help us reach our $205,000 goal.
Join Us for the Celebration on May 2nd: A joyful evening with good company and a shared mission.
Pray for Our Students: That they may grow in their love for Christ and His Church.
We are so grateful for each and every one of you who make up our community. If you have any questions about the Annual Celebration, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Katie Quinn at katieq@smu.edu.