“The Prayer Room ought to be what it is called, and nothing else is to be done or stored there.  After the prayer, all should leave in complete silence and with reverence for God, so that anyone who may wish to pray alone will not be disturbed …” (Rule of St. Benedict 52)

      1.  It is a place for prayer, for silence, for
     reflection and other religious activities;
     it is not used for meetings.

2.  Silence is to be maintained at all times to create an atmosphere  conducive for prayer and
     reflection.

3.  The Prayer Room is open from 6:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and from 6:30 a.m. to
     12:00 noon on Saturdays when there are classes or activities.

4.  Reservation for the special use of the Prayer Room (e.g. for class prayer service, class
     recollection, etc.) should be filed at the High School Campus Ministry Office at least one
     week before the actual use.

5.  The Chapel is open from 4:45 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and from 4:45 a.m. to 6:30
     p.m. on Saturdays when there are classes or activities.

6.  Reservation for the special use of the Chapel should be filed at the Chapel Sacristy at least
     one week before the actual use.

7.  Items/Materials (e.g. crucifix, vigil candles, sinamay cloth, etc.) for common use and for
     borrowing are placed at the back portion of the Prayer Room.  Those who wish to borrow
     may just sign in the borrower’s notebook.

8.  Items/Materials borrowed must be returned in their proper places.  Damage or loss of
     items/materials borrowed must be reported in writing to the High School Campus Ministry
     Office.

9.  Cleanliness and order must be maintained at all times in the Prayer Room and Chapel. 
     Pieces of paper and other materials used in prayer service or recollection must not be left
     anywhere but instead, thrown in trash cans.

10. The altar table is sacred.  It is the symbol of Christ.  Therefore, only altar vessels are to be
      placed on top of the altar.

11. The sacristy is a place for keeping sacred vessels, priest’s vestments and other
      items/materials used for special feasts and other liturgical celebrations.  It is not ordinarily
      open to the public.

12. The sacristy is also used as a place where confession is held.

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