Harvard University is holding a mass to celebrate Satan.

The Harvard Extension Cultural Studies Club said the invitiation for a service by the Satanic Temple of New York is being done as an “educational” event and not intended to advocate for Satanic worship by the University.

“We are hosting a reenactment of a historical event known as a Black Mass,” the HECSC said in a statement.  “The performance is designed to be educational and is preceded by a lecture that provides the history, context, and origin of the Black Mass. While a piece of bread is used in the reenactment, the performance unequivocally does not include a consecrated host. Our purpose is not to denigrate any religion or faith, which would be repugnant to our educational purposes, but instead to learn and experience the history of different cultural practices. This performance is part of a larger effort to explore religious facets that continue to influence contemporary culture.”

The Catholic community announced their deep opposition to the idea of open Satanic worship at Harvard and said that people need to be aware of the very real danger associated with underestimating the power of Satan.

St. Paul’s Church near Harvard will be holding a special mass during the same time asking for God to protect those who could be placed in harm’s way by the Satanists.