DOES CHWC OFFER ADORATION? Adoration is offered at all of the 'Next Level Workcamps' The "Next Level camps are open to those entering 10th grade in the fall. Some participants have wondered why CHWC does not offer Eucharistic Adoration at every Workcamp. As much as HEART believes in the real presence of Jesus thru Adoration, the following are the reasons why it is only offered at "Next Level" camps. 1.   In order to offer Adoration some type of teaching or catechesis is needed to help the campers understand what Eucharistic Adoration is about.  Unfortunately with the tight schedule at camp there is not the needed time to properly explain Adoration. 2.   The teachings of the Church state Eucharistic Adoration is best offered in a holy place such as a church or chapel verses a Workcamp gymnasium or auditorium.  Unfortunately not all of our camp locations have a church or chapel for us to utilize.  3.   There are almost always some non-catholic campers at Workcamp and Eucharistic Adoration may be difficult for them to experience, appreciate or understand. 4.   The central focus of Adoration is on Jesus. The Eucharist is displayed in a special vessel called a monstrance, in which people come to pray and worship. The most logical time to offer Eucharistic Adoration would be during the “Four Corners” prayer experience.  The primary focus of “Four Corners” is on teens praying for healing, forgiveness (confession), peace and others, with adults and their youth group in four different corners of a room.  It would be inappropriate for campers to be praying and talking with one another and spread throughout out a room, while at the same time that the Blessed Sacrament is being exposed.  5.   Eucharistic Adoration has a unique impact on individuals. There are many different age groups and levels of spirituality within a camp atmosphere.  Without proper understanding and preparation, some campers may become confused and unsettled observing other teens express themselves in the presence of Jesus.    6.   In order to offer Adoration, approval is needed from each Diocesan Liturgy office.  Time is required to obtain the proper permission, proposals, explanations and logistics.  The HEART Workcamp home office does not have the needed time to properly obtain permission with all its other administration and organizational responsibilities.  In some cases, the Dioceses may not grant permission and it would be unfair to offer Adoration at some camps and not others.   With all of this being said, we now have the 'Next Level' camps which do offer Adoration.  We feel that Youth groups that attend this camp will bring youth that we be more prepared to handle this sacred event.   Back to F.A.Q's