Welcome to the CSC!
On behalf of the Catholic Student Center at Washington University, we welcome you and invite you to take a look at the various ways to get involved here!
Regardless of where you may be on your spiritual journey, the CSC is a safe place for people of all faiths and traditions to experience community, ask questions, and help each other strive to become the best version of ourselves. College is a very special season in a person‘s life, but it can also bring a lot of transition and challenges. We have found that life is lived more fully when it‘s lived and shared with a community of laughter, understanding, faith, and belonging.
Ways to Get Involved
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Upcoming Events
Stay in the loop about our upcoming events and programming! Meet new people, engage your faith, or just bring your friends & have fun!
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Faith Groups
Interested in diving into scripture, learning how to pray with the Bible, and building community in the process? Join a faith group!
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Mass Information
You and your friends are always welcome to join us for Mass on Sundays or during the week! If you are not Catholic but interested, talk to a campus minister.
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Service & Social Justice
Get involved with the CSC and St Louis by serving those in our city through service opportunities, immersion experiences, etc. that tackle social justice issues in our community.
Are you new here?
Welcome to all first-year students and those who are new to WashU or the CSC! Check out these videos and resources we have to help you get acquainted.
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Students are welcome to study and be at the CSC 24/7, but our standard hours are 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM. Outside of these times, you will need a code for the office door to get in. Please contact a campus minister if you need the code.
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Meeting regularly with a spiritual director can help deepen your spiritual practice and grow closer to God through conversation, prayer, reflection, and silence. We are interested in working with students who are interested in this practice.
Contact Troy Woytek for more information.
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DUC Lunch & BD Dinner
Join campus ministry interns and other fellow CSC students during the Fall and Spring semesters for the weekly DUC Lunch or BD Dinner.
Mass & Soup
Nourish your soul and body with Mass & Soup, a unique experience of celebrating Eucharist much like the early Church would have. We gather in the backyard prayer garden during nice weather or in our living room for a Home Mass type setting, which we call a fireside Mass. During the homily, Fr. Gary invites attendees to share a thought about the Gospel Question he poses, sharing faith round table, and then afterwards to enjoy soup together to continue the conversation.
Sunday Supper
Come for Mass every Sunday for 4:30 PM during the fall and spring semesters and stay to get to know other students at this weekly Mass and meal provided by the CSC.
Come study at the CSC!
Looking for a place to study, do some work, play piano, or grab some coffee and a snack? Ever wondered what’s behind our front door? Come study at the Catholic Student Center! We would absolutely LOVE to see you here.
Our beautiful newly renovated spaces are the perfect place to study when you want to try working somewhere new (just across the street from campus!). We also have options if you need to focus, or want to be more social. And the free snacks have your name written all over them.
FAQs
Are the coffee and snacks free?
Yes! We are a place of hospitality for our students, so we want you to be happy and healthy.
Do I have to be Catholic to come?
Nope! All are welcome.
Can I bring my friends?
Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it. We welcome those of any or no faith to find rest at the CSC.