Welcome!
We are delighted that you are considering joining us as a member of our faith community.
For you
Welcome to Our Parish Family!
We are so excited to meet you and get to know you better! Whether you're curious about our community, have questions about our services, or just want to share a little bit about yourself, we would love the chance to chat and help you feel right at home.
Let’s Connect!
Our doors are open, and there’s a warm welcome waiting just for you! You can schedule a friendly one-on-one conversation with one of our Parish priests, who is eager to listen, answer your questions, and support you on your journey.
Click below to book your appointment—we can’t wait to meet you!
For kids
Your kids get to enjoy an exciting space just for them! Every Sunday, children from 6 weeks-5th grade get to encounter Jesus through music, dance, crafts, and Bible lessons in a colorful and safe environment.
Check-in: Stop by the Kids info desk in the East Lobby on your first visit. If you want to save time before you arrive, fill out our new family form so we can be ready to check in your children faster.
For students
On Sunday mornings, you’ll often find teenagers attending Mass with their families and/or serving in our various ministries throughout the campus. Later in the day we have programs designed specifically for them, which include fun, fellowship, worship and a relevant message just for them.
Resurrection is our program for middle schoolers on Sunday nights after our 5:30 PM mass at 6:30.
Uprising is our program for high schoolers that takes place Sunday afternoon’s at 4:00.
First-time tips
Arrive early
… especially if you have kiddos that will need to be checked in. Check out more information for first-time guests with kids here.
Parking
We have special parking set aside just for you. When you arrive, turn on your hazards and our parking ministers will guide you to your front row spot.
Welcome center
Stop by the Welcome Center for a special gift set aside just for our first-time guests. Our hosts will help you find your way around the building, get your children settled in their rooms, and answer any questions you have along the way!
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I don't usually go to church. Will I be welcome?Absolutely. In fact, we want to be a church people who don’t like church like. Just visit us sometime and let us prove it. Our incredibly friendly member ministers will make you feel right at home from the parking lot to your seat.
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How should I dress?When it comes to dress, be yourself! You’ll see everything from business casual to jeans and t-shirts.
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How long is mass?60 minutes. However, you can hang out in our Café for food and fellowship as long as you like.
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What is the mass like?Upbeat and inspiring contemporary Christian music provided by our Nativity House Band, blended with other styles of music including traditional Gregorian Chant during the Eucharistic Prayer. To learn more about our music and see a sample of some of the songs you will hear, visit our music page, or watch last week’s Mass.
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How many people attend the mass?Text here.
Who we are
We are a Catholic Parish run by the Community of St John in the Diocese of Christchurch and we envision a Catholic Parish where fellowship with Christ and one another brings us such joy it's contagious. Therefore, growing in friendship with Christ, thousands find their place in Him and His mission and are equipped to transform the world.
Through the sacraments, service and study we grow spiritually so that our prayer might resonate into our whole life and the lives of others.
Find your faith
Life is a process of constant growth. This journey implies that we are constantly learning, sometimes struggling, there are joys and there are many other milestones that we all go through. The first thing though that we all need to grasp is why be a Catholic, so that we can know where we are going.