Sacramental Life

At Egan Chapel of St. Ignatius Loyola, we accompany students, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the Fairfield University community as they celebrate the significant moments of their faith journey.

Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA)

OCIA is the Church's process for adults who are interested in becoming Catholic or completing the Sacraments of Initiation. Through prayer, formation, and community, University Students prepare to celebrate Baptism, Confirmation, and First Eucharist. Cohorts begin in the Fall Semester and Continue in the Spring Semester.

For more information, contact Daniel J. Horstmann, Director of Music & Liturgy, at (203) 254-4000 ext. 3458.

Baptism

Baptism is the beginning of the Christian life and welcomes us into the Church. Egan Chapel celebrates Baptisms for infants and young children of eligible members of the Fairfield University community, as well as adult Baptisms through the OCIA process.

For more information, contact Deborah Picarazzi, Operations Assistant, at (203) 254-4000 ext. 2550.

Confirmation

Confirmation completes Christian initiation through the gift of the Holy Spirit. Adults who have not yet been confirmed may prepare through Fairfield University's OCIA program.

For more information, contact Daniel J. Horstmann, Director of Music & Liturgy, at (203) 254-4000 ext. 3458.

Weddings

Egan Chapel is honored to celebrate the Sacrament of Marriage for eligible Fairfield University alumni, students, faculty, and staff.

Wedding Highlights

• Inquiries can be emailed to CampusMinistry@fairfield.edu
• Applications should be submitted at least six months in advance.
• A priest or deacon must be secured before applying.
• Completion of diocesan marriage preparation (Pre-Cana) is required.
• Wedding music is coordinated through the Director of Music & Liturgy.
• Chapel fee: $1,500 (musicians and clergy stipend not included).

A complete Wedding Guide, application materials, and information are available upon request.

For more information, contact Daniel J. Horstmann, Director of Music & Liturgy, at (203) 254-4000 ext. 3458.