FAQ's for new Adorers
What is Perpetual Adoration?
Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration is continuous prayer before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. It is an expression of our love for Jesus. The Host, the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus, is placed in a monstrance and honored with the worship of adoration. Adorers make a commitment to spend an hour each week before the exposed consecrated Eucharist. Adoration is continuous, seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, except for a brief period at the end of Lent when the Eucharist is reposed.
Because Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present, you will see physical acts of reverence as each person is able. These include blessing ourselves with holy water, genuflecting on one or two knees, bowing, and using the kneelers to pray. Many people will sit during most of their time in the chapel and say hello and goodbye to Jesus in these ways. Holy silence is maintained by all.
Because Catholics believe that Jesus is truly present, you will see physical acts of reverence as each person is able. These include blessing ourselves with holy water, genuflecting on one or two knees, bowing, and using the kneelers to pray. Many people will sit during most of their time in the chapel and say hello and goodbye to Jesus in these ways. Holy silence is maintained by all.
How does the chapel operate?
God the Father Adoration Chapel is managed by a team of lay volunteers who schedule adorers for one hour once a week and take the responsibility to make sure someone will always be there with the Blessed Sacrament.
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How do I spend my hour each week?
Let the Holy Spirit guide you. There are books available on the shelves in the foyer. Some people journal their prayers; some read and meditate on scripture. It's important to allow God the time and silence to speak to our hearts. You could spend your time just being in the presence of God.
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Who can visit the chapel?The chapel is open to all visitors at any hour of the day or night. The dedication of those adorers who commit to a regular hour each week is truly an act of charity. It enables the chapel to be open for any and all persons wanting to make a visit to the Lord.
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When is help needed?
On the We Adore Him page, you can see our weekly schedule. The schedule shows which hours are fully staffed and which could use one or two more volunteers. When you feel ready to commit, set up an account and sign up for the hour that's right for you.
