Arise & Build

Our Church will be an outpost of the new evangelization, inspiring a Revival of Faith by the power of the Holy Spirit and the good works of Her people. Productions like The Chosen, Jesus Revolution, platforms like Hallow, FORMED, and Exodus showcase the movement of faith in the digital world that must be made visible and localized. Faith is made visible through the actions of the faithful through evangelization, and the sacraments of the Church from the very beginning.

Everyone experiences challenges and suffering - loneliness, doubt, depression, anxiety, loss, grief. We seek answers and comfort from worldly solutions that leave us feeling empty and dissatisfied. Church, fellowship, and community - the sacred, the Truth of God's love and mercy - these are the true healings that our bodies and souls long to experience. As a Church community, we can provide a place of sanctuary, healing, love, and compassion, where our brothers and sisters may experience the healing power of Jesus Christ through prayer, worship, counseling, and friendship.

“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live.”
- St. John Paul II
Families today encounter many societal influences that distract and divide what God has created as the foundation of the world. From the struggles that drive teens to depression and suicidal ideation, to the forces that separate couples, our families are under constant attack.
By practicing their faith as a family and raising their children through prayer, devotions, and sacrifice, there are families who are discovering the fruits of living their Catholic faith. God provided the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph to be the example of perfect holiness and love. May we strive to live as they did, in peace and perfect love for each other to the glory of God.

"Love one another as I have loved you." John 13:34
"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations." Matthew 28:19

As Catholics, we are rooted in our identity as children of God with the purpose of loving and caring for one another and sharing the Good News as Jesus commands us. Within this context we must then extend ourselves to engage with one another, in suffering and in celebration. Church provides the instrument for us to live our faith, to participate in the mysteries of Jesus' death and Resurrection, and to manifest His love through our service of each other.

Everything we have comes from God and belongs to Him. God calls us to live our lives as stewards rather than owners. Like the parable of the talents, we each are given gifts from God and what we do with those gifts either pleases or upsets God. As we discern our commitment to the Light to the Nations Capital Campaign and the build out of our campus, we reflect on our ability to give sacrificially; however, while God asks us to be generous with our blessings, He does not wish for us to put ourselves in a risky or dangerous situation financially. As you prayerfully decide the level to which you can contribute, know that, if you give from your heart, your gift will be pure and perfect.