Newman Catholic Center

House Covenant

The Saint Joseph House honors the example of Saint Joseph the patron of the Universal Church. His love and strength as a father and husband created a welcoming home for Jesus and Mary. As the model worker, Saint Joseph provided a safe and loving home in which the Son of God grew to proclaim the Gospel to the world. The Saint Joseph House is home for college students whose commitment is to develop and live as a Catholic Christian family.

Saint Joseph, the patron of the Universal Church protects and provides for the body of Christ. We the Saint Joseph house commit ourselves to follow this example by welcoming the community into our home and encouraging all to live lives of faith. In his spirit, we strive to lead holy lives and to lead others to a deeper relationship with Christ.

Saint Joseph, the husband of Mary and father of Jesus, was an integral part of that intimate community the Holy Family. We the Saint Joseph House commit ourselves to follow his example supporting each other through our joys and hardships. We join together for weekly meals to nourish our bodies and spirits. We join in weekly prayer to draw closer together to God, mindful of our special devotion to Saint Joseph. Through the relaxed environment of our house, we enjoy each person’s unique background as we to grow in a loving and fun fellowship.

Saint Joseph, the model worker, selflessly labored as a carpenter to provide the material resources that his family needed. We the Saint Joseph House commit ourselves to this example by striving to keep a beautiful and well kept house for all to enjoy. We continually improve this blessed space through landscaping and other handiwork. Finally, we balance our lives as Christians and students by keeping faithful to our studies.

Saint Joseph, most just, chaste, obedient, and faithful spouse of Mary, you selflessly devoted your entire being to the well being of Jesus Christ and our Blessed Mother. Pray that we might imitate your holy example.