Is anyone allowed to come to the church?
Of course—please feel free to come. The doors of the church are always open to those seeking a sense of purpose in life or salvation from God. The church is for everyone, because all human beings—young or old, healthy or unwell—are children of God. God loves everyone, and He loves you, too.
Every Sunday, we gather at the church to celebrate Mass. During this time, we worship God and listen to His teachings. We invite you to join us in prayer and to hear the message. Those who wish to do so—and have undergone the necessary preparation—may receive Baptism. Baptism is the rite of initiation for those who desire to live their lives following Christ.
What is the Catholic Church? What is Mass?
Just over half of the world's Christians belong to the Catholic Church. The Church maintains a unified set of teachings and leadership worldwide, with the Pope in Rome serving as its supreme leader. (The current Pope is Leo XIV.)
Mass is the most important prayer celebrated in the Catholic Church.
The origins of the Mass trace back to the Last Supper—the time just before Christ faced His death. Since then, the Church has celebrated Mass to commemorate the Last Supper. Through it, we honor Christ’s death on the Cross and His Resurrection, and we dedicate our daily lives to the love of Christ, who gave His life for our salvation.
During Mass, we offer thanksgiving for all the graces we receive from God; for this reason, the Mass is also known as the "Eucharist" (or "Thanksgiving").
The Mass follows a specific order of rites and lasts about one hour. Together, we pray, sing hymns, listen to readings from the Bible, and hear the homily (sermon) given by the priest.
Those who believe in Jesus Christ can lean upon Him. Even when you find yourself at rock bottom in life, it is possible to live with hope. However, the decision to believe rests entirely with you. Please rest assured that we will never force you to believe.