Adoration | Frequently Asked Questions

Eucharistic Adoration is the adoration of Jesus Christ present in the Holy Eucharist. Spending time before the Blessed Sacrament, in prayer and devotion, is exactly the same as spending time before the living God. Adoration occurs whenever someone kneels in front of the tabernacle, bows before receiving the Blessed Sacrament at Mass, or, in a more focused way, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed for adoration. Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic Presence of Christ. It is the contemplation of the mystery of Christ present before us. During Eucharistic Adoration, we remain silent in His Presence and open ourselves to His Graces.

Eucharistic Adoration is located in our Divine Mercy Chapel in the west end of the Parish Center.

Any and all are welcome to swing by the Divine Mercy Chapel for Adoration between 9:00am-9:00pm any day of the week to adore our Lord, present in the Most Holy Eucharist.

If you feel called to help fill a specific time slot on a weekly basis, we would love to have you be a part of our Eucharistic Adoration program regularly. We welcome participation from all metro area Catholics and beyond. Please stop in or contact our parish office at 362-7966 to sign up as an Adorer or substitute.

• If, due to inclement weather, Xavier Catholic Schools are running on a delayed start, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will start at noon.
• If, due to weather, Xavier Catholic Schools are closed early, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is also cancelled to the nearest hour.
• If, due to inclement weather, Xavier Catholic Schools are closed for the day, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will not occur.
• Changes to the schedule for Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be communicated via Flocknote Text Message, Facebook, Instagram, and local TV station tickers.
• The chapel remains accessible via code during normal hours (9:00am-9:00pm) for private prayer and devotion without Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament.

There is a telephone located directly behind the Divine Mercy Chapel on the counter between the restrooms. The telephone is there for the Adorers' convenience to make sure all the hours are covered, so you can reach your Adoration Lead or the Parish Office. The phone is also for emergency use.

Please make every effort to find a substitute for your scheduled time slot if you are unable to attend your scheduled Holy Hour. If you are unable to do so, please contact the parish office.

Yes, you can read! If you would like additional reading material during your Holy Hour there is a cart just outside the Divine Mercy Chapel, Holy Cards and other material are available in the west end rotunda, and our lending library is in located in the parish library, located next to the Adult Education Room across from the chapel. 

Scheduled adorers and substitutes, please sign in/out in the Daily Sign-In Register located on the shelf on the wall just outside the Divine Mercy Chapel. If you are a visitor, please feel free to sign in on the visitor book.

Yes, there is a book for petitions just inside the rear entrance of the Divine Mercy Chapel.

Should you need to seek shelter during a storm, the safest place to go is the restrooms directly behind the Divine Mercy Chapel. These restrooms are just a few feet from the Chapel and are interior rooms with no windows.