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Christendom College

  • LocationFront Royal, VA
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year

Christendom College is a Catholic liberal arts college in Front Royal, Virginia, with about 550 undergraduates. Every undergraduate completes a 77-credit core that includes five theology courses (beginning with Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine), five philosophy courses, and a required course in Catholic social doctrine. The 2026-27 student handbook lists two Masses Monday through Saturday and two on Sunday in Christ the King Chapel, confession two or three times daily, and evening exposition Monday through Thursday; two priest chaplains serve the college, and the single-sex residence halls are closed to members of the opposite sex.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 4

  • Sunday8:30 AMChrist the King Chapel · 2026-27 Student Handbook.
  • Sunday10:00 AMChrist the King Chapel · 2026-27 Student Handbook.
  • Monday–Saturday7:30 AMChrist the King Chapel · 2026-27 Student Handbook.
  • Monday–Saturday11:30 AMChrist the King Chapel · 2026-27 Student Handbook.

Confession 4

  • Sunday9:15 AMChrist the King Chapel
  • Monday–Saturday8:00 AMChrist the King Chapel
  • Monday–Saturday11:00 AMChrist the King Chapel
  • Monday–Thursday6:00 PMChrist the King Chapel

Adoration 2

  • Monday–Thursday6:00 PMChrist the King Chapel · Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament.
  • Friday8:00 PMChrist the King Chapel · First Fridays only; followed by all-night adoration.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 8, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
    Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
    “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
    Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
    “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
    Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
    “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
    Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
    “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
    Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
    Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
    Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
    Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
    Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
    Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Christendom College, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches1 mi2 mi3 miChrist the King Chapel: 0.3 mi1SS Joachim and Anna Ukrainian Catholic Church: 2.9 mi2Christ the King Chapel (College Chaplaincy): 0.0 miChristendom College (campus)N2 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Christ the King Chapel — 0.3 mi · 134 Christendom Drive, Front Royal
  2. SS Joachim and Anna Ukrainian Catholic Church — 2.9 mi · 1396 Linden Street, Front Royal

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Faith scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

ASacramental life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Sacramental life

95 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Weekday Mass on campus during the academic yearEvery weekday (5 or more weekdays) (Mass at 7:30 AM and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday (2026-27 Student Handbook).)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
      Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
    2. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College offers two daily Masses; daily Confession, Rosary, and Eucharistic adoration; and celebrates together many liturgical and cultural feasts.”
      The college describes two daily Masses and daily confession, rosary, and Eucharistic adoration.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Sunday Mass on campus (including Saturday vigil)Two or more weekend Masses (Sunday Masses at 8:30 AM and 10:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
      Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession on campusThree or more scheduled times per week (Confession three times daily Monday-Thursday, twice on Friday and Saturday, and once on Sunday (17 scheduled times per week).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
      Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Eucharistic adorationWeekly scheduled adoration (The 2026-27 handbook lists exposition Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM followed by all-night adoration (four weekdays, not every weekday). The Quick Facts and Catholic Identity pages describe adoration as daily; the more specific handbook schedule was used.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
      Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    2. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College offers two daily Masses; daily Confession, Rosary, and Eucharistic adoration; and celebrates together many liturgical and cultural feasts.”
      The college describes two daily Masses and daily confession, rosary, and Eucharistic adoration.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Priests serving studentsAt least one full-time priest chaplain (or a resident community of priests serving campus ministry) (Two priest chaplains, a head chaplain and an assistant chaplain, with offices in Padre Pio Hall.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Head Chaplain Rev. Joseph Rampino Padre Pio Hall fr.rampino@christendom.edu Phone: (540) 551-9104 Assistant Chaplain Rev. Joseph DeCaria Padre Pio Hall fr.decaria@christendom.edu Phone: (540) 551-9105”
      Rev. Joseph Rampino is Head Chaplain and Rev. Joseph DeCaria is Assistant Chaplain, both based in Padre Pio Hall.
    2. Spiritual Life | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College's priest chaplains carry on that mission by serving the spiritual needs of the entire Christendom College community: Fr. Joseph Rampino Head Chaplain | fr.rampino@christendom.edu Padre Pio Hall 540.551.9104 | Fr. Joseph DeCaria Assistant Chaplain |”
      The chaplaincy page lists two priest chaplains, Fr. Joseph Rampino (Head Chaplain) and Fr. Joseph DeCaria (Assistant Chaplain).
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel open for prayer on campusYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
      Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
    2. Life in Christ: Vocation | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/life-in-christ-vocation · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Our chapel is open most hours of the day for personal prayer time, and every day there are opportunities to go to Mass and Confession.”
      The chapel is open for personal prayer, with Mass and confession every day.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration30 or more times a week (36 weekly times documented: 14 Mass, 17 confession, 5 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ATheology and core curriculum: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Theology and core curriculum

100 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies courses required of all bachelor's studentsThree or more courses (Five theology courses in the required core: THEO 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine, 102 Old Testament, 201 New Testament, 202 Sacraments and Christian Anthropology, 301 Moral Theology. The Catholic Identity page says at least six; the 2026-27 bulletin lists five.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christendom’s 77-hour core curriculum of carefully selected subjects required for all of its undergraduate students prepares its students for their role as lay apostles. The curriculum consists of five semesters of study in Theology, five semesters in Philosophy”
      The 77-hour core required of all undergraduates includes five semesters of theology and five semesters of philosophy.
    2. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “THEO 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine An introduction to Catholic doctrine and the discipline of theology, including its sources, methods, and purpose. Systematic consideration is given to the nature of revelation and faith, the Triune God, the divine work of creation, mankind's redemption through Jesus Christ, and sanctification though the Holy Spirit. Required of all students.”
      Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine, an introduction to Catholic doctrine, is required of all students.
      “Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy Theology 101: Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine”
      Introduction to Philosophy and Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine are first-semester core courses.
      “English 202: The Literature of Western Civilization IV Philosophy 302: History of Modern Philosophy Science 192: Biology or other college-level science Theology 301: Moral Theology”
      The junior-year core completes the sequence with History of Modern Philosophy and Moral Theology.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Required theology includes explicitly Catholic content (Scripture, Catholic tradition, sacraments)At least one required course is explicitly Catholic theology (THEO 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “THEO 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine An introduction to Catholic doctrine and the discipline of theology, including its sources, methods, and purpose. Systematic consideration is given to the nature of revelation and faith, the Triune God, the divine work of creation, mankind's redemption through Jesus Christ, and sanctification though the Holy Spirit. Required of all students.”
      Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine, an introduction to Catholic doctrine, is required of all students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Philosophy courses required of all bachelor's studentsThree or more courses (Five philosophy courses in the required core: PHIL 101, 102, 201, 202, and 302.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christendom’s 77-hour core curriculum of carefully selected subjects required for all of its undergraduate students prepares its students for their role as lay apostles. The curriculum consists of five semesters of study in Theology, five semesters in Philosophy”
      The 77-hour core required of all undergraduates includes five semesters of theology and five semesters of philosophy.
    2. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy Theology 101: Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine”
      Introduction to Philosophy and Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine are first-semester core courses.
      “English 202: The Literature of Western Civilization IV Philosophy 302: History of Modern Philosophy Science 192: Biology or other college-level science Theology 301: Moral Theology”
      The junior-year core completes the sequence with History of Modern Philosophy and Moral Theology.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Core curriculum explicitly draws on the Catholic intellectual traditionYes, stated in the catalog or core description
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “We invite you to enter fully into our traditional core curriculum, which will orient you within the Catholic intellectual tradition, introduce you to the primary disciplines of that tradition”
      The bulletin describes the core curriculum as orienting students within the Catholic intellectual tradition.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Theology or religious studies major offeredYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Majors are offered in Classical and Early Christian Studies, English Language and Literature, History, Mathematics, Natural Science, Philosophy, Political Science and Economics, Sacred Music, and Theology.”
      A theology major is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Publicly affirms Ex Corde Ecclesiae in mission or governance documentsYes
    Sources (2)
    1. Catholic Identity | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/catholic-identity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “In joyful adherence to the principles set forth in Ex Corde Ecclesiae, Christendom is primarily an Educational Apostolate”
      The college states its adherence to the principles of Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
    2. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “institutionally committed to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church in conformity with the Apostolic Constitution Ex Corde Ecclesiae.”
      The bulletin states the college is committed to the Magisterium in conformity with Ex Corde Ecclesiae.
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Campus culture and residence life

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Campus ministry staffing (chaplains, ministers, and professional staff)Two to four (2 priest chaplains listed; the chaplaincy administrative assistant and student liturgical roles are not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College's priest chaplains carry on that mission by serving the spiritual needs of the entire Christendom College community: Fr. Joseph Rampino Head Chaplain | fr.rampino@christendom.edu Padre Pio Hall 540.551.9104 | Fr. Joseph DeCaria Assistant Chaplain |”
      The chaplaincy page lists two priest chaplains, Fr. Joseph Rampino (Head Chaplain) and Fr. Joseph DeCaria (Assistant Chaplain).
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats offered to students each yearOne to three (Off-campus weekend retreats at monasteries and chaplaincy-led silent retreats on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Traditions & Activities | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/traditions-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “During the year, students travel off-campus to monasteries for weekend retreats, typically with a faculty or staff member leading the trip. In addition, the chaplaincy leads retreats on-campus during the year as well, with these retreats typically taking on a silent format.”
      Students make off-campus weekend retreats at monasteries, and the chaplaincy leads silent retreats on campus.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student organizations and faith-formation groupsThree or more (Legion of Mary (two praesidia), Shield of Roses, Holy Rood Guild, Schola Gregoriana, choir, and the At the Well and Into the Deep formation groups.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditions & Activities | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/traditions-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College has two Praesidia of the Legion of Mary which meet in St. Augustine Hall’s basement on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M.”
      Two Legion of Mary praesidia meet weekly on campus, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
      “A student-run pro-life club (and the oldest club on campus), members of Shield of Roses travel to a Planned Parenthood clinic in the northern Virginia area every Saturday morning during the academic year”
      Shield of Roses is a student pro-life club that prays at a northern Virginia abortion clinic every Saturday morning.
      “At the Well is a women’s formational series, often held in Kilian’s or in one of the women’s residence halls.”
      At the Well is a women's formation series.
      “Into the Deep is a men’s formational series, often held in Kilian’s Cafe.”
      Into the Deep is a men's formation series.
    2. Student Activities & Clubs | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/student-activities-clubs · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “This group of women students cleans the Chapel of Christ the King on the Christendom campus six days a week with a deep clean every Saturday morning.”
      The Holy Rood Guild is a women's student group that cares for the chapel.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Single-sex residence optionsSingle-sex residence halls available
    Sources (1)
    1. Residence Halls | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/residence-halls · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The campus has twelve single-sex residence halls”
      All twelve residence halls are single-sex.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Overnight guest policy in residence hallsOvernight guests of the opposite sex not permitted (No members of the opposite sex are permitted in residence halls at any time, except the lower level of St. Clare's Hall from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “men’s and women’s residence halls are separate, and men and women are required to respect the privacy and integrity of each other’s residence facility. Therefore, no members of the opposite sex (students, guests, etc.) are permitted in residence halls at any time”
      Members of the opposite sex, including guests, are not permitted in residence halls at any time.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall chaplains, hall Masses, or faith-based living communities)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Office or senior officer for mission and Catholic identityNot enough information: not found in official sources.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Service and Catholic social teaching

80 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or volunteer centerYes (The Chaplaincy and Student Life Office run service opportunities, including a staff-coordinated Spring Break mission trip program.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Life in Christ: Charity | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/life-in-christ-charity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Formed by the truth and nourished by the celebration of the sacred mysteries, the Christendom College community lives the faith in works of charity. The College Chaplaincy and Student Life Office offer numerous opportunities to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christian charity.”
      Service opportunities are offered by the College Chaplaincy and Student Life Office as works of charity.
      “Spring Break Mission Trips: Christendom provides various foreign and domestic mission trips over Spring Break as an opportunity for students to serve the poor and spread the Gospel. For more information, please contact Mr. Tim Cook at: timothy.cook@christendom.edu”
      The college runs foreign and domestic Spring Break mission trips to serve the poor, coordinated by a staff member.
  • No: No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Service-learning or community engagement in the curriculumNone (The 2026-27 Undergraduate Bulletin, which lists the full core sequence and all course descriptions, contains no service-learning or community-engagement course.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christendom’s 77-hour core curriculum of carefully selected subjects required for all of its undergraduate students prepares its students for their role as lay apostles. The curriculum consists of five semesters of study in Theology, five semesters in Philosophy”
      The 77-hour core required of all undergraduates includes five semesters of theology and five semesters of philosophy.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic social teaching in the curriculum (course, minor, center, or core requirement)Part of the required core (PSAE 202 Catholic Social Doctrine is required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “PSAE 202 Catholic Social Doctrine The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of the social teachings of the Church through a survey of the social encyclical tradition. Students will study the natural and revealed sources of Catholic social doctrine. They will also examine how the Magisterium formulated principles of Catholic social doctrine in the process of addressing social problems in the modern world. Required of all students.”
      A course in Catholic social doctrine, surveying the social encyclicals, is required of all students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Pro-life engagement (student pro-life group, support for pregnant and parenting students, or institutional initiatives)Two or more (Shield of Roses pro-life club, volunteering at the Front Royal Pregnancy Center, the college-wide March for Life trip, and the Front Royal Walk for Life.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Traditions & Activities | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/traditions-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “A student-run pro-life club (and the oldest club on campus), members of Shield of Roses travel to a Planned Parenthood clinic in the northern Virginia area every Saturday morning during the academic year”
      Shield of Roses is a student pro-life club that prays at a northern Virginia abortion clinic every Saturday morning.
      “The entire college attends the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., traveling there via chartered buses.”
      The college travels by chartered bus to the annual March for Life.
      “Christendom College students are one of the largest groups at the Front Royal Walk for Life, which is held every fall on Main Street in Front Royal.”
      Students take part in the Front Royal Walk for Life each fall.
    2. Life in Christ: Charity | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/life-in-christ-charity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Volunteer to help at this local center, which assists women with unexpected pregnancies and information about women’s health.”
      Students volunteer at the Front Royal Pregnancy Center.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Justice and solidarity programs (immersion trips, poverty, migration, or care-for-creation initiatives)Two or more (Spring Break foreign and domestic mission trips to serve the poor, and volunteering at the Loaves & Fishes food pantry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Life in Christ: Charity | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/life-in-christ-charity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Spring Break Mission Trips: Christendom provides various foreign and domestic mission trips over Spring Break as an opportunity for students to serve the poor and spread the Gospel. For more information, please contact Mr. Tim Cook at: timothy.cook@christendom.edu”
      The college runs foreign and domestic Spring Break mission trips to serve the poor, coordinated by a staff member.
      “Volunteer to help our local hungry neighbors by assisting at this Front Royal institution on weekdays from 9:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M.”
      Students volunteer at the Catholic Charities Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry in Front Royal.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Catholic mission (run with campus ministry or the mission office, or framed by Catholic social teaching)Yes (Service is presented by the College Chaplaincy and Student Life Office as works of mercy.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Life in Christ: Charity | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/life-in-christ-charity · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Formed by the truth and nourished by the celebration of the sacred mysteries, the Christendom College community lives the faith in works of charity. The College Chaplaincy and Student Life Office offer numerous opportunities to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christian charity.”
      Service opportunities are offered by the College Chaplaincy and Student Life Office as works of charity.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The 2026-27 handbook lists Mass twice daily Monday through Saturday and twice on Sunday, with confession scheduled every day of the week.
    Sources (1)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
      Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
      “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
      Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
  • All undergraduates take five theology courses, beginning with Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine, and five philosophy courses in the required core.
    Sources (2)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christendom’s 77-hour core curriculum of carefully selected subjects required for all of its undergraduate students prepares its students for their role as lay apostles. The curriculum consists of five semesters of study in Theology, five semesters in Philosophy”
      The 77-hour core required of all undergraduates includes five semesters of theology and five semesters of philosophy.
    2. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “THEO 101 Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine An introduction to Catholic doctrine and the discipline of theology, including its sources, methods, and purpose. Systematic consideration is given to the nature of revelation and faith, the Triune God, the divine work of creation, mankind's redemption through Jesus Christ, and sanctification though the Holy Spirit. Required of all students.”
      Fundamentals of Catholic Doctrine, an introduction to Catholic doctrine, is required of all students.
  • A course in Catholic social doctrine is required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Undergraduate Bulletin 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/bulletin.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “PSAE 202 Catholic Social Doctrine The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental principles of the social teachings of the Church through a survey of the social encyclical tradition. Students will study the natural and revealed sources of Catholic social doctrine. They will also examine how the Magisterium formulated principles of Catholic social doctrine in the process of addressing social problems in the modern world. Required of all students.”
      A course in Catholic social doctrine, surveying the social encyclicals, is required of all students.
  • All residence halls are single-sex, and members of the opposite sex are not permitted in them at any time.
    Sources (2)
    1. Residence Halls | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/residence-halls · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The campus has twelve single-sex residence halls”
      All twelve residence halls are single-sex.
    2. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “men’s and women’s residence halls are separate, and men and women are required to respect the privacy and integrity of each other’s residence facility. Therefore, no members of the opposite sex (students, guests, etc.) are permitted in residence halls at any time”
      Members of the opposite sex, including guests, are not permitted in residence halls at any time.

Concerns

  • The handbook schedules exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Monday through Thursday and on First Fridays rather than every weekday; other college pages describe adoration as daily.
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation: Sunday 9:15 AM Monday-Thursday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament: Monday-Thursday 6:00 PM First Fridays 8:00 PM (followed by all-night Adoration)”
      Confession is scheduled daily (three times Monday-Thursday, twice Friday and Saturday, once Sunday); exposition is held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 PM and on First Fridays at 8:00 PM with all-night adoration.
    2. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College offers two daily Masses; daily Confession, Rosary, and Eucharistic adoration; and celebrates together many liturgical and cultural feasts.”
      The college describes two daily Masses and daily confession, rosary, and Eucharistic adoration.
  • The chaplaincy staff consists of two priest chaplains and an administrative assistant.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “The College's priest chaplains carry on that mission by serving the spiritual needs of the entire Christendom College community: Fr. Joseph Rampino Head Chaplain | fr.rampino@christendom.edu Padre Pio Hall 540.551.9104 | Fr. Joseph DeCaria Assistant Chaplain |”
      The chaplaincy page lists two priest chaplains, Fr. Joseph Rampino (Head Chaplain) and Fr. Joseph DeCaria (Assistant Chaplain).
  • The required curriculum has no service-learning component.
    Sources (1)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Christendom’s 77-hour core curriculum of carefully selected subjects required for all of its undergraduate students prepares its students for their role as lay apostles. The curriculum consists of five semesters of study in Theology, five semesters in Philosophy”
      The 77-hour core required of all undergraduates includes five semesters of theology and five semesters of philosophy.

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Campus ministry home

Christ the King Chapel (College Chaplaincy)

  • Address: 134 Christendom Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel

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Catholic clubs and student life

21 groups and regular activities · 12 on campus, 9 off campus

Clubs and groups 3

  • Shield of RosesOff campus
    Saturday mornings during the academic year
    Student pro-life club that prays outside a northern Virginia abortion clinic, with a larger 'Mega Shield' event each semester.
  • Legion of Mary (two praesidia)On campus
    Tuesdays and Wednesdays 7:00 PM
    Two praesidia meet weekly in the basement of St. Augustine Hall for prayer and apostolic work, including door-to-door evangelization in Front Royal.
  • Holy Rood GuildOn campus
    Women students who clean and care for Christ the King Chapel, its vestments, and altar linens.

Retreats 1

  • RetreatsOff campus
    Weekend retreats at monasteries led by faculty or staff, plus chaplaincy-led silent retreats on campus.

Service 8

  • March for LifeOff campus
    January
    The college travels by chartered bus to the March for Life in Washington, D.C.
  • Front Royal Walk for LifeOff campus
    Each fall
    Students walk in and raise funds for the local pro-life walk benefiting the Front Royal Pregnancy Center.
  • Front Royal Pregnancy Center volunteeringOff campus
    Students volunteer at a local center that assists women with unexpected pregnancies.
  • Loaves & Fishes Food PantryOff campus
    Weekdays 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
    Volunteering at the Catholic Charities food pantry in Front Royal.
  • Spring Break Mission TripsOff campus
    Spring Break
    Foreign and domestic mission trips to serve the poor, coordinated by the Vice President for Student Life.
  • Catechesis and youth ministry at St. John the Baptist ParishOff campus
    Students teach religious education classes and help with the parish high school youth group.
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  • Nursing home visitsOff campus
    Students visit the elderly at a local retirement home.
  • Red Cross blood drivesOn campus
    Blood drives held in Crusader Gymnasium.

Faith formation 3

  • At the WellOn campus
    Women's formation series with guest speakers, held in Kilian's Cafe or a women's residence hall.
  • Into the DeepOn campus
    Men's formation series with guest speakers, held in Kilian's Cafe.
  • Men's and women's convocationsOn campus
    Fall semester
    Talks followed by food and games, hosted by the chaplaincy and student life office.

Liturgy and prayer 5

  • Laudamus Te First Friday Holy HourOn campus
    First Friday of each month
    Holy hour in Christ the King Chapel followed by a social in Kilian's Cafe with a guest speaker.
  • Morning and night prayerOn campus
    Daily
    Students gather daily to pray the Liturgy of the Hours.
  • Schola GregorianaOn campus
    Sundays and feast days
    Men's chant schola that sings the propers at Mass.
  • College ChoirOn campus
    Sundays and feast days
    Mixed choir singing sacred polyphony at Sunday and feast-day Masses.
  • May CrowningOn campus
    First Sunday of May
    Annual crowning of the college's statue of Mary before Mass.

Social life 1

  • Vocation socialOn campus
    Monthly
    A monthly social event at which a priest, deacon, or sister speaks about vocation discernment.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Campus ministry

Sources (4)
  1. Spiritual Life | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The College's priest chaplains carry on that mission by serving the spiritual needs of the entire Christendom College community: Fr. Joseph Rampino Head Chaplain | fr.rampino@christendom.edu Padre Pio Hall 540.551.9104 | Fr. Joseph DeCaria Assistant Chaplain |”
    The chaplaincy page lists two priest chaplains, Fr. Joseph Rampino (Head Chaplain) and Fr. Joseph DeCaria (Assistant Chaplain).
    “The Chaplaincy at Christendom College, through a variety of activities, integrates the truths of the faith learned in the classroom with the life of the Spirit celebrated in the sacred liturgy and lived in charity.”
    The College Chaplaincy is the college's Catholic ministry.
    “The Chaplaincy at Christendom College, through a variety of activities, integrates the truths of the faith learned in the classroom with the life of the Spirit celebrated in the sacred liturgy and lived in charity.”
    The College Chaplaincy is the college's Catholic ministry.
  2. Traditions & Activities | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/traditions-activities · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “The College has two Praesidia of the Legion of Mary which meet in St. Augustine Hall’s basement on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M.”
    Two Legion of Mary praesidia meet weekly on campus, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 PM.
    “A student-run pro-life club (and the oldest club on campus), members of Shield of Roses travel to a Planned Parenthood clinic in the northern Virginia area every Saturday morning during the academic year”
    Shield of Roses is a student pro-life club that prays at a northern Virginia abortion clinic every Saturday morning.
  3. Student Handbook 2026-2027 | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/pdfs/handbook.pdf · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day for students, faculty, and staff. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass: Sunday 8:30 AM 10:00 AM Monday-Saturday 7:30 AM 11:30 AM”
    Christ the King Chapel is open 24 hours a day; Mass is celebrated at 8:30 and 10:00 AM on Sunday and at 7:30 and 11:30 AM Monday through Saturday.
  4. Formation in the Faith | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/campus-life/spiritual-life/formation-in-the-faith · verified Oct. 8, 2026
    “134 Christendom Drive Front Royal, Virginia 22630”
    The college's street address is 134 Christendom Drive, Front Royal, Virginia 22630.

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Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
73 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

The Department of Education publishes no outcome data for this college (it does not take federal student aid). Figures marked “school-reported” come from the college’s own published pages, cited below.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.school-reported (students first entering fall 2018 (150% / six-year rate))63%
    School-reported sources (1)
    1. Student Achievement | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/student-achievement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Cohort First Entered: | Fall 2013 | Fall 2014 | Fall 2015 | Fall 2016 | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Christendom College 150% Graduation Rate | 62% | 65% | 78% | 76% | 74% | 63% |”
      The 150% (six-year) graduation rate for students first entering in fall 2018 was 63%.
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.school-reported (fall 2022 entering cohort)85%
    School-reported sources (1)
    1. Student Achievement | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/student-achievement · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Cohort Entered: | Fall 2017 | Fall 2018 | Fall 2019 | Fall 2020 | Fall 2021 | Fall 2022 | Fall 2023 | Christendom College 1st year Retention | 85% | 83% | 89% | 91% | 87% | 85% |”
      First-year retention for the fall 2022 entering cohort was 85%.
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.school-reported (2025-26 freshman class (average SAT))SAT 1,250
    School-reported sources (1)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Freshman Class Stats: 160 freshmen Average SAT score (out of 1600): 1250”
      The 2025-26 freshman class of 160 had an average SAT score of 1250.
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.school-reported (2025-26 academic year)15 to 1
    School-reported sources (1)
    1. Quick Facts at a Glance | Christendom Collegechristendom.edu/about/quick-facts · verified Oct. 8, 2026
      “Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15:1”
      The student-to-faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (2025-26).
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education)

Cost and value

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Local Church

Diocese of Arlington

The Most Reverend Michael F. Burbidge, Bishop of Arlington

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Cathedral: Cathedral of St. Thomas More

Source: arlingtondiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

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About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 231703
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
  • Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Roman Catholic
  • Not in IPEDS. Listed from DAPIP accreditation records and the school’s own site (see sources).
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Questions families ask

Is Christendom College a Catholic college?
Yes. Christendom College is a Catholic college in the Diocese of Arlington.
What is Christendom College’s Compass Score?
85 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is Mass celebrated at Christendom College?
Mass is listed at Christ the King Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.
Is Christendom College Compass Recommended?
Yes. Christendom College meets the Compass Recommended standard for Catholic identity and academics.

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