“I feel this new club will add to the diversity of the existing clubs on campus,” said Program Facilitator Trudy Dellimagine.

The Catholic Newman Club is a new club at Cerritos College, and according to president Jose Espinoza, there aren’t really many religious based clubs on campus and he hopes to help his club stand out.

“(We) want to give the opportunity to students on campus to share their catholic faith with other like minded catholic students.”

The activities the club do will consist of a universal message the Catholic Newman Club wants to portray, and according to Espinoza is “respecting others.”

He hopes that the club can open volunteer opportunities for its members, like feeding the homeless or helping out at a local church, and alongside having members create a relationship with one another.

“It is wonderful to see so many clubs that really address the many needs and interests of our students; I feel this is another way to meet the students where they are and to create bonds within the student body,” said Dellimagine.

The club might be in its infancy but Espinoza already has big plans in mind, “My vision is to get with (other religious groups on campus) and have a night of worship.”

All these plans for the future are still under construction. He is currently focusing on gaining members and support.

“At the moment I am working with my club adviser to see what we can offer to increase our membership.”

“(The Catholic Newman Club) will be different in that its focus is the Catholic faith and the teachings of the Catholic Church; However, it will be similar to the other Christian clubs in that we will study scripture and discuss them at our meetings,” said Dellimagine. “My hope for the future of the club is that it will be a success and that students will become more involved in not only their church but their community as well.”

Espinoza does stress his concern when it comes to acceptance of the club.

He hopes that “students and faculty from Cerritos College can respect the presence of a Catholic group on campus.”

Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of every month at 4 p.m. in Room SS 138. Any questions email Jose Espinoza at catholicnewmanclub.cc@gmail.com.