Prayer & Reflection

Calvert House welcomes students and faculty at the University of Chicago to participate in educational programs, faith sharing, and prayer. Some groups focus on an intellectual understanding of the Catholic Church. Other groups focus on prayer, scripture, and implementing our faith in our everyday lives. Whether you are looking to explore the Catholic tradition or deepen your life in Christ, there are groups available to satisfy many needs.

Bible Study

Opportunities for Bible Study depend upon student interest and leadership. Please let us know if you would like to participate in or lead one of the following or would like to form a new group.

Chinese Bible Study & Prayer
Law School Bible Study
Medical School Bible Study
Spanish Bible Study & Prayer

Inquiry into the Catholic Faith and RCIA

Anyone interested in finding out more about the Roman Catholic tradition, or desiring the Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation, should contact Fr. Patrick Rugen about RCIA.

The first meeting for RCIA will be Wednesday, October 3rd, at 6:00pm.

For more information, please call 773-288-2311 or email Father Rugen with any questions. Meanwhile, there are many resources about the Catholic faith available on our Links page.

Sedes Sapientiae Adoration Chapel

The Sedes Sapientiae Eucharistic Adoration Chapel, in memory of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen, Servant of God, is located in the lower level of Calvert House. This chapel was dedicated and blessed on May 9, 2004, by Bishop Joseph Perry. The chapel is visited daily by students, faculty, and staff. The unique monstrance was handcarved in Spain and is the only one of its kind in the world. A photo of the monstrance is on the masthead of this website's homepage.

The Adoration Chapel is open from 8am to 8pm Monday through Friday.

Faith Sharing

Interested in more clearly understanding how God is present and active in your life? Faith-sharing offers an opportunity to explore that activity. A group meets to read and reflect on Scripture, and then discuss its impact on their lives.

Lectio Divina

This contemplative praying of the Scriptures enables the words of Scripture to help us find the Word of God. Though lectio divina is often thought of as prayer for monks and nuns, it is a way for everyone to enter into relationship with God. Occasional instruction sessions can be offered.

Busy Student Retreat

Offered once in the Fall and again in the Winter Quarter, this asks for one hour a day from Monday-Thursday, half in reading Scripture and half in meeting with your director. It includes an evening discussion over pizza on vocational discernment for those who are interested.

Student Led Retreats

This retreat gives students the opportunity to minister to their fellow students by organizing and overseeing a retreat. If you are interested in participating in this process, please let us know - planning should begin as soon as possible.

Twilight Retreat

Calvert House is offering a Twilight Retreat for the first time this fall. A Twilight Retreat begins in the evening and concludes in the morning, allowing busy students to take care of academic concerns while spending time taking care of their spiritual lives.

Spiritual Direction

God's voice may often be difficult to discern. Spiritual directors help students understand and hear the active voice of God in their busy lives.