The controversy surrounding “The Da Vinci Code” has crept into the halls of Congress.

Father Daniel Coughlin, the House chaplain, will host a discussion on the movie, based on Dan Brown’s best-selling book, on May 22, according to a “Dear Colleague” letter obtained by The Hill.

“We’ve done a series on prayer and just finished a Lent series,” said the chaplain’s spokeswoman, Karen Bronson. “One of the things we want to do is respond to staff interest.”

She said the seminar was scheduled in response to increased staff interest in the upcoming movie, starring Tom Hanks, the book and the controversy surrounding the story line.

Monsignor Frank Maniscalco, director of communications of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, who is overseeing the Bishops’ response to “The Da Vinci Code,” will lead the discussion.

The Senate chaplain’s office is advising Senate aides to attend the House briefing.