Catholics believe Jesus is truly and physically present in the Eucharist — kept in a sacred cabinet called a tabernacle (marked by a lit red candle) or displayed in a sunburst-shaped monstrance. When the Eucharist is displayed for prayer, it's called Eucharistic Adoration.

For Catholics, these chapels are something extraordinary: a place to be physically present with God Himself.

For anyone, regardless of faith, they offer something increasingly rare — genuine silence, and the possibility that the silence isn't empty. Come to pray, come to think, or simply sit. You're welcome either way.

Our world is uncomfortable with silence, yet in the age of TikTok, digital overwhelm, and AI, we need it more than ever. A church may be the only place many people experience true quiet. For that reason, the main thing we ask of visitors is silence and respect.

A few things that may help maintain silence:

• If you need to communicate, whisper.
  
• Coughing, sniffling, and shifting are completely normal; just keep other noise to a minimum.
• Headphones are fine if the space is large enough that sound won't carry — in smaller chapels, skip them.

Children and babies are warmly welcome, and honestly, they're usually a quiet delight to fellow visitors. Don't feel anxious if your child makes some noise; if they become too disruptive, a quick step outside to reset is always fine.

There are no requirements to be Catholic or to pray — you are welcome to read, study, or simply sit and gather your thoughts. If you do choose to pray, simple and honest words are best. God welcomes your sincere doubts and frustrations.

If you're nervous, just stay for two minutes. You're always free to come and go as you please. If your mind won't settle, try using something beautiful in the space as a visual anchor.

• Please refrain from touching the monstrance (the sunburst) or the tabernacle (the golden enclosure behind the altar).
• No food or drinks, except water.
• Please silence your phones or leave it in your car (if you really need help being away from it).
• No photography or video.
• No pets without explicit permission from church staff
  (service animals are welcome and no permission is required).
• No sleeping (though snoring during prayer is handled charitably).
• No smoking, drugs, or alcohol.

People of all walks of life are welcome. As Catholics, we believe the Blessed Sacrament (a consecrated host) displayed in a monstrance should never be left alone. For this reason, committed adorers sign up to cover every hour it is on display. When the Blessed Sacrament is not exposed (when it's contained within a golden enclosure behind the altar), someone is usually in the sanctuary or close by.

This means you likely won't be alone in the chapel — in “perpetual adoration” chapels (open 24/7), someone is present at every hour, even 3am.

Visitors are quietly absorbed in their own prayer or thoughts — no one will approach you or engage you unless you invite it.

Come as you are. There is no formal dress code—simply dress as you would for any respectful public space. Most visitors stop in during their daily routine.