Adoration Holy Hour
Mondays: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
in Holy Cross Church
Please join us anytime as our community gathers together to pray before the Blessed Sacrament in Eucharistic Adoration. Adoration takes place each Monday throughout the year in the main church from 7pm to 8pm. All are welcome.
Never been to Adoration?
Don’t sweat! You’re not alone. Many people have never been to Eucharistic Adoration before, and sometimes Adoration can feel daunting because one might not know what to “do” at Adoration. The main focus during Eucharistic Adoration is personal prayer in the presence of Christ. Here are a few tips on how to make the most of attending Eucharistic Adoration.
- Don’t worry about doing it “right.” There’s no set formula or right way to prayer during Adoration.
- Allow your heart and mind to quiet while at Adoration. How often do you get five minutes of silence in your daily life? Likely not very often. And when you do, chances are you might feel very restless after a few minutes. So while sitting in silence at Adoration, focus on your breathing and allow your heart, mind, and soul to quiet…slow down…rest!
- Feel free to come and go to Adoration, you don’t need to stay the full hour. Feel free to drop in to Adoration for even just five minutes. If it’s your first time, try 10-15 minutes. The next time, try 15-20 minutes. And so on.
Eucharistic Devotion “is an extension of the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament which occurs in every Mass: ‘Behold the Lamb of God, behold him who takes away the sins of the world. Blessed are those called to the supper of the Lamb.’ Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament flows from the sacrifice of the Mass and serves to deepen our hunger for Communion with Christ and the rest of the Church… Holy hours are the Roman Catholic devotional tradition of spending an hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament.” United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturdays,3:00 pm – 3:45 pm (or by appointment)
in Holy Cross Church
Please also see the bulletin for details on parish penances during Advent and Lent, and other opportunities for confession.
“On the evening of that day, the first day of the week,” Jesus showed himself to his apostles. “He breathed on them, and said to them: ‘Receive the Holy Spirit. If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained’” (Jn 20:19, 22-23).
“The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God’s grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship. Reconciliation with God is thus the purpose and effect of this sacrament. For those who receive the sacrament of Penance with contrite heart and religious disposition, reconciliation ‘is usually followed by peace and serenity of conscience with strong spiritual consolation’. Indeed the sacrament of Reconciliation with God brings about a true ‘spiritual resurrection,’ restoration of the dignity and blessings of the life of the children of God, of which the most precious is friendship with God” (CCC1468). “Conversion touches the past and the future and is nourished by hope in God’s mercy” (CCC 1490).
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FAQs
Nothing is to be placed on the altar and the Monstrance holding our Lord should not be touched. Please do not bring food or drink to Adoration (including chewing gum or candy). Children 13 years and younger should not be left unattended. Spiritual reading material provided should not be removed from the church.
How often should Catholics go to adoration? ›
How often do I go to Adoration? If Adoration is new to you, try going once a week. As you grow in your relationship with the Lord and in your comfort in being there, you can increase the number of times you come to Adoration.
What are the rules for adoration in the Catholic Church? ›
GUIDELINES EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
- Because God is present on the altar, one should never turn their back on the Eucharist.
- Chatting with friends should never occur during adoration, this is to take place outside.
- If you leave while the Eucharist is exposed, genuflect and leave in silence.
Adoration specifically refers to any prayer in front of the Blessed Sacrament whether in front of a closed Tabernacle or in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. Exposition refers specifically to prayer in front of the exposed host in a monstrance. You may hear these terms used interchangeably.
Is it OK to sit during adoration? ›
Think of a visit to the Blessed Sacrament as coming to see your best friend. Sit quietly and enjoy being in each other's company. Instead of talking to the Lord, try listening to what He wants to tell you.
Is it okay to say the rosary during adoration? ›
Answer: Because properly understood, the Rosary is a Christ-centered prayer, and thus can and should aid our adoration of our Eucharistic Lord Jesus Christ. The Holy See in Rome has specifically addressed this issue.
Do you genuflect at adoration? ›
Whenever you enter a church or chapel that is hosting a time of Eucharistic adoration, where the Eucharist is exposed in a monstrance on the altar, some will genuflect with one knee, while others will kneel briefly on two knees.
What do I wear to adoration? ›
If you choose to dress up, here are the expected guidelines: 1. Skirts and dresses may be worn BUT must reach slightly above the knee or lower. Tops of dresses/shirts must be modest - no low-cut necklines.
What to bring to adoration? ›
Can I bring Reading Material with me to Adoration? You can read! Bring whatever religious materials you would like to spend time with in front of Jesus. There is a Bible and often you might run across other options in the rear of the chapel.
Is it OK to sleep during adoration? ›
If you are concerned about falling asleep during an overnight hour, don't be. It is okay to sleep in the presence of the Lord.
Exposition and reposition should only be done by a priest or deacon. At St. Peter, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a monstrance and the monstrance is covered with a transparent veil. DO NOT TOUCH the Blessed Sacrament, the monstrance, or the veil.
Is it OK to read during adoration? ›
Bring Scripture
Reading scripture is always a good thing, but is especially helpful and meditative during adoration. There are many prayer books and apps that contain daily scripture readings.
Is it better to go to mass or adoration? ›
His point was simple and, simply on its own terms, impossible to quarrel with: The Mass is the most important act of Christian worship, and it's wrong to let adoration of the Blessed Sacrament overshadow it.
How long should you spend in adoration? ›
Feel free to drop in to Adoration for even just five minutes. If it's your first time, try 10-15 minutes. The next time, try 15-20 minutes.
Is it OK to listen to music during Adoration? ›
Music can be a powerful spiritual blessing during your time of Eucharistic Adoration. Pick a playlist of songs that will help you focus your thoughts on God and the gift of His son Jesus. Choose music that is worshipful and reverent — something that will help you in your efforts to draw nearer to Jesus' presence.
Is it okay to sleep during Adoration? ›
If you are concerned about falling asleep during an overnight hour, don't be. It is okay to sleep in the presence of the Lord.
Is it okay to read during Adoration? ›
Bring Scripture
Reading scripture is always a good thing, but is especially helpful and meditative during adoration. There are many prayer books and apps that contain daily scripture readings.
Can you leave Jesus alone in Adoration? ›
Never leave Jesus Alone. We never leave Jesus alone! This is of utmost importance. Out of respect, love, courtesy and the need for us to protect the Real Presence of Jesus in His exposed and vulnerable state, an adorer must always be present in our perpetual adoration chapel (except during Masses /when He is reposed).
