Encounter Christ

Mass

Mass is celebrated at the times below during the academic year, except during academic breaks. Check our Event Calendar to verify Masses on a specific date!

All regular weekday Masses and sacraments as well as 4:30 Mass are suspended until Jan. 12, 2025, due to the WashU academic break.

  • Sunday Mass

    11 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.

    “Sunday Supper” follows the 4:30 Mass where students are welcome to share a free, catered meal at the CSC.

    View Live-Streamed 11 a.m. Mass and Past Homilies.

    See FAQ below for parking and other Mass information.

  • Weekday Mass

    Tuesday Mass & Soup* at 5:30 p.m.
    Wednesday Mass at 5:30 p.m. (OR monthly Spanish Mass)
    Thursday Mass at 12:05 p.m.

    * A weekly soup dinner is served following Tuesday Mass. All are welcome to share this meal with us.

  • Special Masses

    Spanish Mass is celebrated in Spanish once a month on Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m.
    Spring Semester dates: TBA

    Christmas Eve Mass - Tuesday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. in Graham Chapel

    Vigil Mary Mother of God Mass - Tuesday, Dec. 31, 4 p.m. (NO Holy Day Mass at the CSC on Jan. 1.)

View 11 a.m. Live Stream or Past Homilies

Sacraments

The mission of the Catholic Student Center is to foster the spiritual formation of students of Washington University. Because of this specific mission, we must abide by guidelines issued by the Archdiocese of St. Louis about who is eligible to receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, and Funeral.

In addition, weddings and funerals can only be held on weekends while classes are in session.

Students

All sacraments are available to CSC students.

CSC Friends

To receive sacraments at the CSC, eligible community members will have demonstrated:

  • Six months or more history of attending Mass regularly at the CSC.

  • Donating financially and/or volunteering their time to the CSC.

  • Praying for our students and generally contributing to the mission of the CSC.

Sacraments for CSC Friends are subject to the approval of the CSC Chaplain. Thank you for being part of our community and making the choice to support our mission to serve the students at the CSC!

  • Confession

    Confession
    Face-to-face or anonymous confession is available:
    Tuesdays - 4:45-5:30 p.m.
    Wednesdays - 6-8 p.m.
    By appointment - contact Fr. Brian

    Adoration
    Wednesdays - 6-8 p.m.
    Thursdays - 12:30-5 p.m.

  • First Communion

    First communion and confirmation for adolescents at the Catholic Student Center is contingent upon the requirements listed above. If you meet the requirements, reach out to Arianne Aughey for more information.

    If you have questions about the requirements, contact Jim Dryden.

  • Becoming Catholic

    Adults (including college students) seeking to be confirmed or join the Catholic Faith can participate in our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) program. We welcome you and all your questions along the journey of discovering your faith home!

    Contact Jim Dryden for more information about RCIA.

  • Marriage

    Congratulations! The marriage preparation process is a blessed journey, and we look forward to accompanying you.

    Marriage FAQs
  • Baptism

    Congratulations on this joyous occasion of a new life in your family!

    Baptism FAQs
  • Funerals

    Our staff is here to love and support you through planning the funeral or memorial of your loved one. Pre-planning a funeral or memorial is also welcome.

    Funeral FAQs

Those who qualify for Marriage, Baptism, or Funerals should contact the Sacramental Coordinator, Carol Jones, with your initial request.

All requests for funeral or memorial Mass require the approval of the CSC Chaplain.

 Mass & Sacrament FAQs

General Mass

  • Yes! Low-gluten hosts are available at Mass for those with celiac disease or wheat allergies. Please let a campus minister know before Mass that you need one, and a Eucharistic Minister will bring it to you during communion.

  • Limited parking is available in the CSC lot. We also have handicap-accessible parking spaces in front of the chapel.

    If our lot is full, free parking is available at the following locations on Sunday:

    • The East End underground parking garage on the Danforth campus northeast of the CSC, in front of Mallinckrodt Center, and in front of the greenhouse.

    • Church goers can park in yellow or visitor designated spaces in these locations without permit/payment. Do not park in red zones.Parking in these spaces is not allowed without a permit, and cars will be ticketed.

    • Along Forsyth on the south side and yellow spots on the north side

    • At the Forsyth School lot east of the CSC on Forsyth Blvd

  • All sacraments are available to students of Washington University.

    For more information about the options for non-student members, see the section under the Sacraments heading above.

 

Marriage

  • The Archdiocese of St. Louis requires a minimum six-month preparation period prior to the wedding day. For those who qualify to be married at the CSC, we have two wedding coordinators who will guide the couple through the preparation process. The coordinators will also assist with the rehearsal and ceremony on your wedding day.

    Couples for whom the CSC is their home parish but are getting married in another city may complete their marriage prep through the CSC with one of our wedding coordinators.

  • Because Graham Chapel is a non-denominational church, Catholic weddings can be held there only under special conditions as directed by the Archdiocese. Couples who have a relationship to Washington University and/or are registered at the Catholic Student Center are permitted to have a Catholic wedding at Graham Chapel. Note that a Catholic wedding ceremony only (no Mass) is permitted. You must reserve Graham Chapel through the Washington University Event Management Department.

  • Couples who qualify to be married at the CSC must find their own presider. They are welcome to contact Fr. Brian, Deacon Phil, or Deacon Jim to see if they are available on the couple’s wedding date. With permission, couples may also bring their own presider to the CSC or Graham Chapel.

 

Baptism

  • Godparents play an extremely important role in the lives of their godchildren. They serve as models of faith and help bear the responsibility of helping children grow in their Christian vocations. As such, godparents must meet the following requirements before serving as Godparent:

    • At least one godparent must be a fully initiated Catholic having received the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.

    • At least one godparent must attend Mass regularly on Sundays and Holy Days.

    • Godparents must be over the age of 16.

    • Godparents may not be the parent of the person being baptized.

    • Godparents must be living a life in harmony with the faith and the role to be undertaken.

 

Funerals

We at the Catholic Student Center express our condolences to you during this time of sorrow. We know the loss of a loved one can be profoundly difficult and there are many decisions to be made. Everyone at the CSC is here with love to support you. 

Funerals at the Catholic Student Center are reserved for Catholic students and alumni of the university and registered members of our worshiping community. Funerals outside of these guidelines are subject to the approval of our Chaplain, Fr. Brian Fallon.

  • To begin preparing for a funeral, please contact Carol Jones at the CSC to secure a date, time and presider.  314-935-9191 X201 or jones@washucsc.org.

  • Funerals at the CSC are scheduled on Saturdays during the school year. Funerals may be scheduled on other days of the week when Washington University is not in session (summer and holiday breaks). The first available time for a funeral is 11 a.m. 

  • Once the funeral date and time is confirmed, a meeting will be scheduled at the CSC with Fr. Brian. This planning meeting should be scheduled as soon as possible following confirmation of the funeral date and presider.