Devotion Alone --> Thriving Devout Friendships

Do you crave deeper friendships centered on faith—where social events don’t feel shallow, and spiritual discussions actually challenge you? Do you long for a community that takes prayer seriously and encourages your growth toward holiness?

The Upper Room is for devout, unmarried young adults aged 18-35 who:
✅ Desire meaningful faith-centered friendships
✅ Seek rigorous, deep discussions beyond casual Bible studies
✅ Are committed to daily silent meditation and contemplative prayer
✅ Have a goal of sainthood and living God’s will fully

Here, you’ll find a structured, engaged hybrid online and in-person Catholic community with monthly deep prayer discussions, local groups, accountability partners, and an annual in-person gathering. Join a network of like-minded Catholics who will push you higher in faith, prayer, and authentic connection.

We'd love to have you.

Why Join? What's Different?

Typical Surface Connections – You’re surrounded by people, but conversations never go beyond small talk. Social events feel disconnected, lacking real spiritual depth or purpose. You want to transform social acquaintances, friendships, even small group connections into something deeper.

Alone in Your Search for Holiness –
You desire a deeper relationship with God but feel isolated in your spiritual journey. Praying alone is difficult, and you long for a community that shares your commitment to holiness.

Inconsistent Prayer – You try to pray daily but struggle with distractions, busyness, and inconsistency. You want to develop a strong, disciplined prayer life but need encouragement and accountability.

Find Devout Catholic Friends – Connect with young adults who take their faith seriously and push you to grow spiritually.

Deep, Structured Prayer Discussions – Go beyond small talk with monthly contemplative prayer sessions followed by rigorous faith discussions.

Providential Connections Through Divine Encounters - Our faith-driven speed networking helps you meet like-minded Catholics for friendship, networking, and even potential spouses.

Accountability for Daily Prayer - Stay committed to silent meditation and personal prayer with a community that encourages consistency.

Annual Conference & Local Meetups - Experience the joy of deep in-person fellowship with members who share your spiritual goals.

A Community That Challenges You – Be surrounded by people whose goal is sainthood and who will help you strive for holiness.

How it Works

Online National Network

All members are connected with others to build meaningful spiritual friendships.

Guided Meditation and Breakout Spiritual Discussions

Thought-provoking, faith-filled conversations that challenge and deepen your understanding of God, prayer, and the path to holiness.

Events

Engaging in-person and online gatherings that foster deep prayer, meaningful connections, and authentic Catholic community.

Small Groups Sign ups

Join a committed group of like-minded Catholics for deep prayer, accountability, and faith-filled discussions that help you grow in holiness.

Divine Encounters Online Speed Networking

A dynamic, faith-driven networking experience where you meet like-minded Catholics for friendship and networking—all guided by divine providence.

Local Chapters

Join or start a faith-filled community in your area, where devout young Catholics gather for prayer, discussion, and authentic spiritual friendships.

Support from the Church for our Parent Organization, SOCA

Archbishop Aquila

“SOCA is unique in its blend of zeal, authentically Catholic mysticism, and practicality, to form the next generation of Catholic lay apostles and Catholic leaders. All are called to holiness, which is the source of fruitful apostolic activity . . . "

Bishop James Conley

“Souls of the Christian Apostolate has a unique and extremely important mission in today’s world. The human person longs for connection at the deepest and most spiritual levels of their being. SOCA offers an opportunity for Catholics, and other Christians of Good Will, to tap into the richness of our Catholic mystical tradition."

Bishop

Vasa

“Soul of the Apostolate: This is both the title of a book and the identification of an essential element of Catholic Social apostolates. The book repeatedly makes clear that God is more important to our apostolates than we are. The spiritual life, that essential connection of the individual soul to God, is the SOUL of any apostolate. Without this connection, this interior life, this connection with God, the apostolate may continue but it will be largely very much like an NGO. There are an abundance of ‘catchy phrases’ in the book which speak volumes of truth. Do not leave the God of works in order to pursue the works of God.”

Archbishop Gullickson

“SOCA – Souls of the Christian Apostolate— is among the honest and enthusiastic efforts in the Church today to contribute to the all-important work of Evangelization, sowing the seed of the Gospel in people’s hearts, and thereby to bring our world to Jesus, the Lord of Life. I must say, SOCA sought me out and in doing so caught me pleasantly by surprise. This group is both solid and genuine; it speaks to our times. Men and young men, in particular, need a challenge, while being offered solid Catholic nourishment rooted in our best tradition. Take a closer look at SOCA and if you have not yet encountered Dom Jean-Baptiste Chautard’s The Soul of the Apostolate, treat yourself to one of the classic books on the spiritual life.”

Testimonials

Katie Tran

Disciple-Leader as of 2019; now married to a former SOCA member

Nathan Matoush

“I just wanted to give you a big thank you to you and your whole team. It has made a very big difference in my life. I’ve realized that I have been ignoring a lot of things such as God’s will for me. The focus on mental prayer is what I think I was missing. In my head I already had preconceived ideas what I WANTED for myself. I was missing the point. So after SOCA, I really really focused on mental prayer and surrendered myself to God and I am so thankful to say that I am now discerning religious life and I will be visiting a religious order in January. So I just want to thank you for your amazing dedication to bring people closer to Christ through mental prayer."

Young Woman

One of many who have been inspired to discern religious life

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ABOUT us

Hi, we're the SOCA Team

At the heart of the problems facing the modern world is souls with holes for God. The interior life (and the practice of mental prayer) is the way to fill souls. Our vision is if just 1% of believers practiced this daily, the world and Church would change overnight. Our mission is therefore 1) to raise awareness about the interior life of prayer, and 2) to help people commit to the practice. This often entails practical guides, challenges, and communal accountability. Our team is made up of lay outreach coordinators and we operate out of Denver with disciples across the world.

Some things to note about SOCA...

helped over 4000 commit to mental prayer in 2024
dozens of vocations as fruit of the work
helped raise awareness about the interior life to over 100,000
inspired by writings of the saints (esp. St. Teresa of Avila)
7+ years of experience distilling 2,000+ years of wisdom

Copyrights 2024 | Souls of the Christian Apostolate™

WHAT DO OUR 1,300+ CONSTITUENTS SAY?

TRANSITION VIDEOS

$197 (Included in PREMIUM)

PHOTOGRAPHY 101

$197 (Included in PREMIUM)

SMARTPHONE VIDEOS

$97 (Included in PREMIUM)

LIGHTING MASTERY

$147 (Included in PREMIUM)

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7 Secrets to Revive a Lukewarm Prayer Life EBOOK

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