COVID -19 Response
for the Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University

Due to COVID-19 there are necessary adaptations and new rules required for all of us that will change our day-to-day interactions. At this time we are instituting a combination of safety protocols for all our members.

We are in Topeka, Kansas in Shawnee County.
The Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University falls under the direction of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.
We also as God’s Bods Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University are a recognized student organization at Washburn University.
Therefore, in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will be following first the guidelines of Shawnee County Health Department:  https://www.snco.us/HD/coronavirus.asp , then the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas: https://www.archkck.org/, and also as a student organization the guidelines of Washburn University: https://washburn.edu/student-life/health-safety/index.html.

1. Mask are required at all times in the Catholic Campus Center at WU
2. Social distancing of 6 feet will be followed.
3. If you have any of the symptoms of the Covid-19 Virus, please stay home.
4. We ask all our members to please register for the student organization God’s Bods through BodsConnect: https://washburn.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gameclub

5. Due to space limitations at the Center:

• The Kick-Off Mass & Orientation will be held on Sunday August 16 at 5 pm at Most Pure Heart of Mary Parish located at 17^th & Stone. Mask, Social Distancing, and staying home if you are sick will be followed.
• Due to the size of our chapel, and the need for social distancing students will have two options for Sunday Mass. Fr. John Pilcher at Mater Dei Parish, 10th & Clay,  has invited us to attend the Sunday 5 pm Mass at his parish. Fr. Jonathan and Fr. John will alternate saying the Mass. On the Sundays Fr. Jonathan presides over Mass the sacrament of Reconciliation will be made available before Mass at 4:15 pm. If you are unable to attend this Mass we are suggesting that you attend one of the morning Masses at Most Pure Heart of Mary. Once the semester has started we will take a poll on GroupMe to see if there is a preferred morning Mass time for all which will help us to have a communal experience for our members. Fr. Jonathan will have the following Mases: Aug 23, Sep 13, Sep 27, Oct 11, Oct 25, Nov 8, Nov 22
• For the time being our Women’s Bible Study, Core Men’s Group, Speakers, and classes will be offered only through ZOOM.
•  We will hold Wednesday afternoon Eucharistic Adoration at the Center from 1 to 5 pm. The number of students allowed in the chapel is limited be sure to register ahead of time through BodsConnect – Catholic Campus Center at Washburn University: https://washburn.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gameclub
• Tuesday, Wednesday morning, Thursday & Friday the director/campus minister will be available by appointment to meet with students. Please contact her via GroupMe or by cell 785-766-4609 for an appointment.
• Watch GroupMe & BodsConnect   https://washburn.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/gameclubfor for our schedule of events. We will have a table at WU Fest and the BowTie Activities Fair.

Mask Regulations Background
 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC, recommends the use of simple cloth face masks/coverings to prevent respiratory droplets from traveling to other people and to slow the spread of COVID-19. The Governor of Kansas issued her Executive Order, EO 20-52, effective July 3, 2020, requiring masks to be worn. Effective July 7, 2020, Shawnee County approved a resolution and order with provisions requiring masks in certain circumstances in response to Governor Kelly’s executive order. The below regulations are based on the information from these three sources. The spread of COVID-19 can be reduced when masks are used along with other preventative measures like social distancing, frequent handwashing, and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces. Definitions: “Mask” means a covering of the nose and mouth that is secured to the head with ties, straps, or loops over the ears or is simply wrapped around the lower face. A mask or other face covering can be made of fabric/cloth or can be disposable. It can be factory made or made from household items. A face shield is not considered a mask. The CDC does not recommend face shields as a substitute for cloth face coverings. “Public space” means any indoor or outdoor space open to members of the public. This means areas where the public is welcome to engage with employees without greater permission and does not include private office or workspaces (as the public must be invited into these spaces). “Social distancing,” also called “physical distancing,” means keeping at least 6 feet between yourself and others who are not from your household, except for infrequent or incidental moments of closer proximity their work as determined by workplace safety guidelines.