King’s College London - Guy’s Campus

Regular Events

COLLEGE MASS AND CONFESSIONS

Holy Mass is celebrated every Wednesday at 1:10pm in the Guy's Chapel during term time. Confessions can be heard 30 minutes beforehand. A simple sandwich lunch is served after Mass. The first Mass of the semester will be on Wednesday 8th October 25 at 1:10pm. Come and encounter the love of Jesus who is present to us in His word and, most especially, in the Eucharist which is the gift of Himself to us!

CHRISTUS MEDICUS GROUP*

The Christus Medicus (Christ the Physician) group is for Catholic university students of the healthcare professions and biosciences.

The main aims of the group are: 1) To enable members to support one another in faith, especially through prayer and fellowship 2) To help members to grow in love with Jesus Christ and in knowledge of the teachings of His Church and the lives of the saints 3) To encourage members to become professionals who imitate Christ as the Divine Physician, and who actively assist Him in His ongoing mission of healing and giving life and hope to the world of today.

In the first semester (October-December 25) the group will receive a lecture series titled ‘Holiness in Healthcare: the four principles of medical ethics and the six values of care in the light of the Gospel.’ Ten in-person talks will be delivered by an exciting range of special and experienced guest speakers.

The four principles of respect for autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice lay at the foundation of the “Four Principles” approach to biomedical ethics developed by Tom L. Beauchamp and James F. Childress in the 1970’s and is widely taught as part of medical education in the UK.

The “6Cs” of care, compassion, competence, communication, courage and commitment are six values which featured centrally in NHS England’s “Compassion in Practice” strategy and which current nursing, midwifery, and other healthcare students are asked to put into practice to provide high quality, compassionate care.

The purpose of the ‘Holiness in Healthcare’ talk series is to explore these four principles and six values in the light of Jesus Christ (for example, His person, life, and Paschal Mystery) the teachings of His Church, and the witness of the saints. Guest speakers will also draw from personal and professional experience to communicate how the Gospel can be lived out in healthcare settings today.

We will meet every Wednesday between 6 and 7:30pm in the Chaplaincy room of the Guy’s campus. The first meeting will be a social and meet & greet in the Chaplaincy room on Wednesday 24th September from 6pm.

To sign-up and become a member, or for more information, please email Laurence using your university email account. Please note, only current university students can join the group.

‘Be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.’ (Ephesians 5:1-2)

UNLOCKING THE MYSTERY OF THE BIBLE

Have you ever started reading the Bible but then gave up because it seemed so complicated? Do you have a desire to know the written Word of God better in order to grow in your relationship with the Lord? Then the Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible course is for you!

This eight-week online Bible study provides an excellent introduction and overview of Scripture from a Catholic perspective. It will help you uncover the story of salvation woven throughout Scripture, so you can get the “big picture” of the Bible and understand what it is all about.

Sessions will take place on Mondays between 6:30 and 8pm on Microsoft Teams.

For more information, or to sign up for the introductory session taking place on Monday 13th October 25 at 6:30pm, please email Laurence. Please note this course is for current KCL students only and the limited number of places will be allocated on a first-come-first-served basis.

LECTIO DIVINA GROUP

Are you interested in praying with the Bible? Would you like to grow, alongside other students, in loving union with Christ Jesus the Lord? Then why not join our Lectio Divina group!

Lectio Divina is Latin for “divine reading.” It is a term given to an ancient technique from Catholic tradition, of reading and meditating on Sacred Scripture which consists of four key steps: lectio (reading) meditatio (meditation) oratio (prayer) and contemplatio (contemplation) Some also add actio (action) as a fifth step to this sequence.  

We will meet every Wednesday this semester between 3 and 4pm in the Chaplaincy room of the Guy’s campus to practice this prayer method and grow in faith together. The first meeting will take place on Wednesday 8th October 25 and will introduce participants to the steps of Lectio.  

‘I would like in particular to recall and recommend the ancient tradition of Lectio divina: the diligent reading of Sacred Scripture accompanied by prayer brings about that intimate dialogue in which the person reading hears God who is speaking, and in praying, responds to him with trusting openness of heart. If it is effectively promoted, this practice will bring to the Church - I am convinced of it - a new spiritual springtime.’ (Pope Benedict XVI)  

ROSARY GROUP

Are you interested in joining a “school of prayer”? Are you seeking to grow in loving union with Jesus? If so, the Rosary group is for you! Each week we will pray the Rosary together, meditating on the mysteries of Christ’s life aided by the prayers and example of His Blessed Mother Mary. The group will meet every Wednesday at 12:15pm from the 8th October 25 in the Guy's Chapel by the Mary icon. Do not worry if you have never prayed the Rosary before or have forgotten how to do so-the purpose of a school is to help you to learn.

KCL CATHOLIC SOCIETY SPECIAL EVENT

The "Cathsoc" runs a special evening event for KCL students every Thursday at 6pm. For more information, check out their social media pages listed below.

CHARITY GROUP

Interested in being part of a student/staff team who organise food and clothes drives for the homeless of London and so support the wonderful work of the Manna Society and its Day Centre so close to Guy's campus? Get in touch!

For more information or to sign-up to any of the groups listed above, please email Laurence Jasper, Catholic Lay Chaplain of King's College London: Guy's campus.

 *Please note that, unless otherwise stated (e.g. see the Christus Medicus group), these events and groups are open to King's College London students and staff only.