Programs

Programs
The Lay Centre offers the laity a unique opportunity to explore the history and theology of Rome. A variety of formats include weeklong and weekend study programs designed for parishes, universities, and other organizations. Programs are shaped by the Catholic traditions of liturgical prayer, erudite study, lively dialogue, and pilgrimage to various Christian sites in the Eternal City.

Come as Pilgrims
The Lay Centre’s programs are designed to open the city to you as a pilgrim. Rather than rushing from site to site with brief explanations of historical information on sites or individual works of art, we offer the chance to take time to meditate on the mystery of Christ and his Church as reflected in the city of Rome.

Uncover a layer of the city’s history as it has been inhabited and transformed by Christianity. See the sites where popes have shaped history, where saints have fed the poor, and where mystics have contemplated the deepest mysteries of life. Our unique courses will take you on a pilgrim’s journey, allowing you the time for reflection, spiritual enrichment and prayer.

Program Offerings for 2008
Click on the links below to find out more about each program and how to register.

Living the Call to Holiness Today: A Prayerful Study Program in Rome

25-31 May 2008

Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord: Called to Communion, Called to Mission

24-29 June 2008

Custom Designed Programs for 2008
Although these programs are not open for registration to the general public.

St Mary's College of California Jan Term

16-31 January 2008

St Gregory's University Board of Directors Heritage Program

17-27 April 2008

Association of Catholic Colleges & Universities Fourth Annual Rome Seminar

15-19 June 2008

Let Us Help Design a Program for Your Group
The Lay Centre invites you to experience Rome through a unique combination of study, prayer and fellowship. Each of our program packages are designed to examine a particular theme through high-level academic lectures and seminar style visits to related sites. See the links below of several samples of popular topics. Please contact us to schedule a program tailored to your group’s needs.

+ A Heart Burning with Love
+ Catholic Identity and Higher Education
+ Co-Workers in the Vineyard of the Lord
+ How Lovely is your Dwelling
+ O Felix Roma
+ Presiding in Charity
+ Women at the Well

Suggestions for Lodging During Your Participation in a Program

Since the Lay Centre is not able to provide lodging for participants in the various programs that are offered throughout the course of the year, we recommend the following places to find accomodation during your stay in Rome.

Hotel Lancelot
Via Capo D'Africa, 47
00184 Rome
Tel +39 06 7045 0615
Fax +39 06 7045 0640
info@lancelothotel.com
www.lancelothotel.com

(The Lay Centre recommends this hotel – it is very close in proximity to our location and the management offers a discount to guests if they indicate that they are with the “Lay Centre” when making reservations.)

Hotel Capo d’Africa
Via Capo d’Africa, 54
00184 Rome
Tel + 39 06 594 848
Fax + 39 06 321 114 78

info@hotelcapodafrica.com
www.hotelcapodafrica.com

Colosseo Bed & Breakfast
Via Labicana, 29
Palazzina C Interno 5
00184 ROMA
Mob: +39 333.684.5819

Domus Sessoriana
Piazza Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, 10/12
00185 Rome
Tel + 39 06 706 153 435
Fax + 39 06 701 8411

info@domussessoriana.it
www.domussessoriana.it

Directions into the City from the Airports of Rome

A. From Fiumicino Airport - Leonardo da Vinci (30 km from center of Rome)

Taxi service
Make sure to take an official taxi service (located at the taxi stand outside of the airport). The Rome Local Transport Authorities guarantee a rate of 40 € from Fiumicino Airport (if your destination is within the boundaries of the Aurelian Walls), including luggage for up to four passengers.

Important Notice About Taxis

Use only the official white taxis who already have the meter switched on. The meter starts at 2.33 € from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm on weekdays; the meter starts at 3.36 € on Sunday and public holidays. Every night from 10:00 pm to 7:00 am the meter starts at 4.91 €. Each piece of luggage costs 1.04 € extra. N.B. Sunday, holiday and night supplements are already built into the meter tariff automatically. Unofficial taxi services try to snare unsuspecting travelers and charge exorbitant prices because they are not monitored by the local government. Always be sure to catch taxis at official taxi stands.

Train service
Leonardo Express is the fast train that connects Fiumicino Airport to Termini Station. The train ride takes 30 minutes and departures are approximately every half hour. Tickets cost 12 € and can be purchased from automated machines in the train station at the airport or from one of the “tabacchi” convenience stores at the airport. Be sure to stamp the ticket at one of the machines on the track before boarding the train.

From Termini you may take an official taxi from the taxi stand for not more than 15/20 € (inclusive of luggage) to any of the places of lodging suggested above. Make sure the meter is switched on (for rates see above).

If you are traveling light you might want to take the Metro instead. Take Metro Line B from Termini to the “Colosseo” stop. Tickets can be purchased for 1 € from one of the “tabacchi” convenience stores inside the train station. The ticket must be stamped in the gate to enter the metro. Once you exit the metro station, cross the road to the Colosseum and take the 85, 117 or 850 bus to the stop indicated by your hotel. The same ticket you used for the metro is valid for the bus ride as long as you complete the entire trip in less than 75 minutes.

Take extra care as pickpockets operate on public transport.

By car
If you are renting a car at Fiumicino follow signs for "Roma Centro" and then to the Colosseo. From the Colosseo follow the directions given by your hotel.

By car hire
A fully licensed limousine service can be arranged to pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel, or the hotel may have shuttle service from the airport. Contact your hotel for more information.

B. From Ciampino Airport (15 km from city centre)

Taxi service
Make sure to take an official taxi service (located at the taxi stand outside of the airport). The Rome Local Transport Authorities guarantee a rate of 30 € from Ciampino Airport (if your destination is within the boundaries of the Aurelian Walls), including luggage for up to four passengers.

Important Notice About Taxis

Bus service
Take the TERRAVISION bus from outside the airport to Termini Station in the center of Rome . Tickets can be purchased from the kiosk inside the airport or from an attendant outside of the bus for 13 €. When you arrive at Termini, you have to walk around to the other side of the station to find the taxi stand.

Train service
Currently there is no train service from Ciampino Airport into the center of the city.

By car
If you are renting a car at Ciampino follow signs for "Roma Centro" and then to the Colosseo. From the Colosseo follow the directions given by your hotel.

By car hire
A fully licensed limousine service can be arranged to pick you up from the airport and bring you to your hotel, or the hotel may have shuttle service from the airport. Contact your hotel for more information.

Directions into the City From Termini Train Station

Taxi service
From Termini Train Station you should take a taxi to your hotel. Make sure to take an official taxi service (located at the taxi stand outside of the airport). The fare should not be more than 15/20 € (inclusive of luggage). The taxi ride should take between 10 to 20 minutes depending on traffic.

Important Notice About Taxis

Directions into the City From the Highway

From the East or West

If you are arriving from the west (or from Fiumicino Airport), follow signs to "Centro Storico" (centre) and then to the Colosseo. If you are arriving from the east follow signs to San Giovanni. Your hotel can provide you with specific directions from the Colosseo..

From the North or South

If you are arriving from the north (or from Ciampino Airport ), take the Raccordo Anulare (GRA) ring-road to exit 14 (Tangenziale Est) and then follow the signs for San Giovanni. If arriving from the south, also take the Raccordo Anulare and follow the directions as above. Your hotel can provide you with specific directions from San Giovanni.

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