*Human - Vision for Guides

FAQs

Questions From People Considering Becoming a Guide

What guides actually do, and what it takes to become one.

What is *Human Chicago?

*Human Chicago is a community exploring meaning, purpose, and belonging together, through honest conversation and real relationships rather than easy answers. It's for anyone asking deeper questions about who they are and how they fit into the world. Learn more about our mission and the people behind it.

How do I connect with a guide at *Human Chicago?

You can reach out through our Connect page and share a bit about your questions, hopes, and longings. From there, our team matches you with a guide, someone trained to walk alongside you and be present in your search, not to hand you answers. There's no cost and no pressure to commit to anything.

What kind of events does *Human Chicago host?

*Human Chicago hosts regular community gatherings around Chicago, from art walks to live music nights, built around real conversation, not just socializing. Most events are free and open to anyone curious about exploring meaning and connection together. Browse our resource library to go deeper between gatherings.

How do you find purpose in life?

There's no single formula, but it usually starts with honest questions asked in the company of other people, not alone. *Human Chicago is built around exactly that: real conversation, real relationships, and space to explore what actually matters to you, rather than a checklist or a quick answer.

What does it mean to find meaning in life?

Finding meaning usually isn't one big discovery, it's smaller moments of clarity that build over time: understanding what you value, who you want to become, and how you're connected to the people around you. *Human Chicago creates space for that through community, conversation, and honest reflection.

What is *Human Chicago's mission?

*Human Chicago exists to help people find meaning and purpose in life together, through honest conversation and real relationships rather than easy answers handed down. The team includes spiritual seekers, psychologists, and theologians, all committed to helping people become more fully themselves.

Who is behind *Human Chicago?

*Human Chicago is run by a team of guides, psychologists, and theologians who facilitate round-table dialogue, both in group events and one-on-one conversations with guides. The organization operates in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago, though its conversations are open to anyone exploring meaning, not just practicing Catholics.

Is *Human Chicago a religious organization?

*Human Chicago is built in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago, but its conversations are designed to welcome people across belief and background, not just practicing Catholics. The focus is on honest dialogue about meaning and purpose, wherever someone is coming from.

What is a spiritual guide?

A guide is someone trained to walk alongside you in your search for meaning, not to hand you answers, but to be genuinely present while you work through your own questions. At *Human Chicago, guides support one-on-one conversations after you reach out through the Connect page.

Is it free to connect with a guide at *Human Chicago?

Yes, connecting with a guide through *Human Chicago is completely free. There's no cost, no hidden fees, and no membership required, and no pressure to commit to anything beyond an honest first conversation about your questions, hopes, and longings.

Are *Human Chicago events free?

Most *Human Chicago events are free to attend. They're built around real conversation over shared experiences, art walks, live music, and picnics, rather than a paid program, so cost isn't a barrier to joining the community.

Where can I find free things to do in Chicago with *Human?

*Human Chicago's events page lists every upcoming gathering, most of them free, from art walks at the Art Institute to live music nights in Millennium Park. Each event page includes the date, location, and what to expect.

What resources does *Human Chicago offer?

*Human Chicago's resource library includes videos, articles, and practices organized around meaning and purpose, community, and the mystery of what it means to be human. It's built to support your search whether or not you attend an event.

Are *Human Chicago's resources free?

Yes, every resource in *Human Chicago's library, videos, articles, and practices, is free to access. There's no membership, login, or payment required to browse the collection or go deeper on any topic that interests you.

What topics do *Human Chicago resources cover?

Resources are organized into a few core areas: meaning and purpose, community and belonging, and the mystery of faith and the world. Each piece is meant to go deeper on a question that comes up in conversation or at an event.

What is a worldview?

A worldview is the underlying lens someone uses to make sense of meaning, morality, and their place in the world, whether or not they've ever put words to it. *Human Chicago's Perspectives framework names several common worldviews to help people recognize and articulate their own.

How many Perspectives does *Human Chicago recognize?

*Human Chicago's framework includes eleven distinct Perspectives, each describing a different way people tend to approach meaning, faith, and belonging, from the Justice Seeker to the Mystical Soul to the Quiet Companion. Taking the quiz is the fastest way to see which one currently describes you.

How do I find out my Perspective?

Take the free Worldview Perspectives Quiz on *Human Chicago's site. It takes just a few minutes, requires no sign-up, and matches you to one of eleven Perspectives, along with resources tailored to that specific result.

What personality type am I, according to the Perspectives Quiz?

The Perspectives Quiz isn't a personality test in the traditional sense, it identifies which of eleven worldview Perspectives best describes how you currently make sense of meaning and belonging. Results range from Justice Seeker to Mystical Soul to Quiet Companion, among others.

Is the Perspectives quiz a personality test?

Not exactly. Traditional personality tests measure traits like introversion or decision-making style. *Human Chicago's quiz instead identifies your current worldview Perspective, which is more about how you relate to meaning, faith, and the people around you.

Is the *Human Chicago quiz free to take?

Yes, the Worldview Perspectives Quiz is completely free to take, takes just a few minutes to complete from start to finish, and requires no account, login, payment, or sign-up of any kind to see your full results right away.

How do I become a mentor at *Human Chicago?

Becoming a guide at *Human Chicago starts with reaching out through the Connect page. From there, the team walks you through training on how to hold space for honest conversation, without needing to have every answer yourself.

What makes a good mentor?

A good mentor listens more than they advise, and is comfortable sitting with someone else's uncertainty instead of rushing to resolve it. *Human Chicago's guides are trained specifically to be present in that way, not to direct or fix.

What does a guide do at *Human Chicago?

A guide walks alongside someone in their search for meaning through one-on-one conversation, without handing over answers or steering things toward a particular conclusion. It's fundamentally about presence and honest listening, not instruction or advice-giving.

How do I request prayer online through *Human Chicago?

You can submit a prayer request directly through the Request Prayer page on *Human Chicago's site. Share as much or as little as you're comfortable with, there's no required format, and no account is needed to submit one.

Who sees my prayer request?

Prayer requests submitted through *Human Chicago are handled with care by the team directly and are never shared publicly or used for any purpose beyond the request itself. Your privacy is respected throughout the process.

Is requesting prayer through *Human Chicago free?

Yes, submitting a prayer request through *Human Chicago costs nothing at all and requires no account, membership, or ongoing commitment, just a willingness to share whatever is genuinely on your heart at that particular moment in time.

Where can I follow *Human Chicago online?

*Human Chicago is active on Instagram, where the team shares event updates, reflections, and behind-the-scenes moments from the community. Links to all current social channels are available directly on the Social page of the site.

Does *Human Chicago post event updates on social media?

Yes, upcoming events, RSVP reminders, and day-of location details are typically shared on *Human Chicago's Instagram account, especially for gatherings with limited capacity or last-minute location changes that are worth knowing about ahead of time.

What social platforms is *Human Chicago on?

*Human Chicago's primary social presence right now is on Instagram, where most event announcements, reflections, and community updates get shared first. Check the Social page directly on the site for current links to all active channels.

Does *Human Chicago sell my information?

No. *Human Chicago does not sell or share personal information with third parties for marketing purposes. Information collected through forms, event registration, or prayer requests is used only to communicate with you about *Human Chicago itself.

How do I unsubscribe from *Human Chicago emails?

Every email from *Human Chicago includes an unsubscribe link at the very bottom of the message. Clicking it removes you from future communications immediately, with no account, login, or additional confirmation step required on your end.

What personal information does *Human Chicago collect?

*Human Chicago collects basic information you provide directly, like your name and email address, when you submit a form, register for an event, or request prayer. Full details on how that information is used are available in the Privacy Policy.