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Sacred Liturgy & Prayer

They were continually in the temple praising God. (Lk 24:53)


Mass
Eucharistic Procession on the Feast of Christ the King

The Chaplaincy at Christendom College fosters the celebration of the Christian mystery, of the beauty of God’s grace, lived in the sacred liturgy, in the sacraments, in prayer.  The daily celebration of the Mass is the center of College life, and is complemented by Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, by the daily offering of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation, and by ample opportunities for devotions and for prayer.

  • Chapel Schedule

  • Service to the Sacred Liturgy
    • Lectors
      Lectors proclaim the readings from sacred scripture and announce the intentions for the Prayer of the Faithful at Mass.  For information about serving as a lector, please contact: sacristan@christendom.edu
    • Altar Servers
      Altar servers are men who assist the priest in the celebrations of the sacred liturgy, especially at the altar at Mass.  For more information, please contact: sacristan@christendom.edu
    • Sacristans
      Sacristans help prepare the celebrations of the sacred liturgy, especially the Mass.  For more information, please contact: sacristan@christendom.edu
    • Schola Gregoriana
      The Schola Gregoriana is a men’s choral group which assists the College community’s worship in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass with traditional Gregorian chant, helping to elevate the hearts of the faithful to interior participation in the sacred liturgy, especially on Sundays, on feast days, and at special events such as the annual Baccalaureate Mass.  For more information, please contact Dr. Kurt Poterack, Director, at: kpoterack@hotmail.com
    • Choir
      This mixed men’s and women’s choir sings for Sunday and feast day Masses on campus, specializing in sacred polyphony by masters such as Palestrina, Victoria, and des Prez.  Occasionally the group gives performances off campus.  For more information, please contact Dr. Kurt Poterack, Director, at: kpoterack@hotmail.com
    • Holy Rood Servants
      These are women who keep Christ the King Chapel clean and well-ordered.  For more information, please contact:  holyrood@christendom.edu


  • OREMUS Prayer Group
    This group offers lectio divina (a guided meditation of Sacred Scripture), open prayer and sacred song on Tuesdays at 9:30 P.M. in St. Thomas Aquinas Hall.

  • Retreats
    • Fall Week-Long Retreat
      For men and women, scheduled during Fall Break (Oct. 15-23), with the Community of St. John in Princeville, IL. For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at:  mbrown@christendom.edu
    • Fall Women’s Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat
      For women discerning a vocation to the religious life.  October 28-30 in Baltimore, MD; sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia (Nashville Dominicans).  12 places availabe; first come, first served; to sign up or for more information, please contact the Chaplain’s Assistant at:  chaplainsassistant@christendom.edu
    • Spring Weekend Retreat
      For men and women.  Scheduled Feb. 17-19, 2012 at the San Damiano Retreat Center in White Post, VA, with Fr. Gonzalo N. of Miles Iesu.    For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at: mbrown@christendom.edu
    • Spring Men's Religious Vocation Discernment Retreat
      For men discerning a vocation to the priesthood and/or to the religious life. Sponsored by the Diocese of Arlington. Friday, March 30-Sunday, April 1, 2012, at San Damiano Retreat Center in White Post, VA. For more information, please contact Prof. Michael Brown at: chaplain@christendom.edu

      GIVE THE GREATEST GIFT

      The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered at Christ the King Chapel for your intensions—for any person or persons living or deceased. Please contact Olivia Ruhl in Regina Coeli Hall or at oruhl@christendom.edu, 540.636.2900. Suggested stipend donation: $10
  • Prayer Intentions
    The Prayer Intentions Webpage facilitates the union in prayer of the College's students, faculty, staff, alumni and benefactors for one another's intentions. Please send a brief message noting your name, your relation to the College (student, faculty, staff, alumnus or benefactor), and your intention; please also notify us when to cease praying for that intention (e.g.:  “I am Mary N., a sophomore at Christendom; please pray for my grandmother who will have heart surgery next Tuesday, Month, Day.”): 
    intentions@christendom.edu
  • Mass Intentions
    Give the greatest gift:  have the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered at Christ the King Chapel for your intentions: oruhl@christendom.edu
  • Chapel Donations
    If you would like to give glory to God and to remember a loved one by giving a gift which would embellish our sacred liturgies, please contact our chaplain at
    chaplain@christendom.edu.

 

As a natural expression of the Catholic identity of the University, the university community should give a practical demonstration of its faith in its daily activity, with important moments of reflection and of prayer. . . . Members of this community will be offered opportunities to assimilate Catholic teaching and practice into their lives and will be encouraged to participate in the celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist as the most perfect act of community worship. (Ex Corde Ecclesiae, 39)