Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

What Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church does

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church is a non-profit Catholic parish located at 105 N. La Esperanza in San Clemente, California, operating under the governance of the Diocese of Orange. The parish delivers the canonical Catholic offering for its catchment: daily and Sunday Mass (in English and Spanish, including a 1:00 PM Spanish Mass), the seven sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), daily Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, and an after-hours emergency anointing line. Its operational scale is modest: a stated headcount band of 11–50, led by a Pastor (Rev. Antonio Lopez Flores), a Priest In-Residence (Fr. Edward Becker), two deacons, a Business Manager, and a staff spanning faith formation, youth ministry, music, accounting/payroll, office administration, and the affiliated school principal.

The parish's core products and programs fall into four operational areas. First, faith formation: a graded religious education program for children in grades 1–8 (English and Spanish, meeting weekly), sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation), OCIA/OCIA for adult initiation and converts, and youth ministry for high-school teens in grades 9–10. Second, liturgical ministries: music (adult choir, teen choir, ensemble, children's choir), lectors, altar servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans, and an art/environment committee. Third, pastoral ministries: a Mental Health Ministry in both English and Spanish, ministry to the sick and homebound, hospitality, men's fellowship, and the Knights of Columbus and YLI affiliated organizations. Fourth, commercial-adjacent operations: McGowan Hall, an event venue accommodating up to 350 guests with ocean views, rented for weddings, receptions, quinceañeras, and parties, operated under a partnership with Park Place Catering.

The business model is that of a parish religious non-profit rather than a commercial enterprise. Revenue is a blend of recurring weekly tithes and offerings from parishioners (via check, cash, or ParishSoft online giving), small one-time faith formation registration fees ($100 per child general, $150 for sacramental preparation), event-based hall rental income, and an annual contribution to the Diocese of Orange's Pastoral Services Appeal with a stated parish assessment goal of $138,000 (excess donations above the goal are returned to the parish). The parish also operates Our Lady of Fatima Academy as a wholly owned subsidiary parish school under a dedicated Principal. Technology is limited to standard parish administration tooling (ParishSoft for giving, Constant Contact for newsletters, WordPress-based website, webinar/virtual meeting capability), with no proprietary software product and no AI/ML capabilities. Distribution is hybrid: physical at the San Clemente campus plus digital channels (website, Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, email).

Name

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church

Legal name

Our Lady of Fatima Church

Website

https://olfchurch.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Our Lady of Fatima is a Catholic parish in San Clemente, California, under the Diocese of Orange, offering bilingual (English/Spanish) Mass, the seven sacraments, faith formation for children and adults, youth ministry, mental health ministry, and an affiliated parish school, supported by tithes, registration fees, and event-venue rental.

Ownership category

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Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

SIC

Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Faith-Based Childcare Centers (EDACAAAN), Faith-Based Healthcare Ministries (Hospitals, Clinics, Medical Missions) (BPAGAJAH), Places of Worship & Religious Facilities Operations (Cemeteries, Retreat Centers, Pilgrimage Sites) (BPAGAJAL)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship
• Sacramental preparation
• Faith formation
• Event venue rental

Headquarters

HQ city

San Clemente

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly donations from parishioners during Mass services. Visitors are not expected to give; members are encouraged to give prayerfully on a weekly basis via check, cash, or online giving.
2. Faith Formation Registration Fees: Registration fees for faith formation programs: $100 per child or $150 for sacramental preparation. Fees support program materials and instruction.
3. McGowan Hall Rental: Event venue rentals for weddings, receptions, quinceañeras, anniversaries, and parties. Full-service catering and management provided by Park Place Catering. Venue accommodates up to 350 guests with ocean views.
4. Pastoral Services Appeal (PSA): Annual diocese-wide appeal. Parish goal is $138,000 assessment. Once the assessment is met, additional donations are returned to the parish to enhance the campus.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church is a Catholic parish that delivers weekly and daily Mass services in English and Spanish, the seven Catholic sacraments, faith formation programs for children and adults (including OCIA/RICA), youth ministry, liturgical ministries, mental health ministry, and rents out its McGowan Hall event venue for weddings, quinceañeras, and other celebrations.

Product overview

Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church offers a comprehensive suite of Catholic religious services and programs centered around the celebration of Mass and the seven sacraments. The church operates as a unified parish community with multiple interconnected programs: core worship services (daily and Sunday Mass in English and Spanish with Eucharistic Adoration), sacramental preparation programs (Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, Reconciliation), faith formation for children in grades 1-8, adult initiation through OCIA/RICA, youth ministry for high school students, liturgical volunteer ministries (music, lectors, altar servers, communion ministers), mental health support ministry, and event venue rental through McGowan Hall. The church does not offer a technology product or software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Mass and Worship Services Weekly and daily Catholic Mass services in English and Spanish, including daily Mass Mon–Sat at 8:30 AM, Saturday Vigil at 5:00 PM, Sunday Masses at 7, 9, and 11 AM (English) and 1 PM (Spanish), plus Eucharistic Adoration in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. For Catholic parishioners and visitors.
• Sacraments The seven Catholic sacraments offered to parishioners and the wider community: Baptism (infants, children, adults), Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation (Confession), Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and OCIA/RICA for Christian initiation.
• Faith Formation for Children Catholic religious education for children in grades 1–8, including sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion; English and Spanish classes meeting weekly. Registration fees: $100 per child for general formation, $150 per child for sacramental preparation.
• OCIA/RICA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Adult Catholic initiation program for unbaptized persons, those baptized in other Christian traditions, and baptized Catholics seeking Confirmation or First Eucharist; classes run September through Easter.
• Confirmation & Youth Ministry Confirmation preparation program for high school teens in grades 9–10 and broader youth ministry activities for all high school students; in-person meetings on Monday nights.
• McGowan Hall Event Venue Event venue rental for weddings, quinceañeras, anniversaries, receptions, and parties; accommodates up to 350 guests with ocean views; full-service catering and management provided by Park Place Catering.
• Liturgical Ministries Worship volunteer ministries including music ministry (adult choir, teen choir, ensemble, children's choir), lectors, altar servers, extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion, sacristans, and the art/environment committee.
• Mental Health Ministry Mental health awareness and support ministry providing resources, community support, and connection to the Diocese of Orange Catholic Mental Health services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seven sacraments offered including daily Mass, reconciliation, baptism, marriage, and anointing of the sick
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Park Place CateringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPark Place Catering provides full-service catering and management for McGowan Hall events including weddings, quinceañeras, and receptions. The partnership enables the parish to offer premium event services while maintaining the venue. Contact: Lynn Park at (949) 685-4501 or [email protected].
• Diocese of OrangecoreOthersThe parish participates in the Diocese of Orange's annual Pastoral Services Appeal, which supports Catholic Education, Clergy formation and support, and Services for the needy throughout the diocese. The parish has an assessment goal of $138,000.
• Catholic Mental Health MinistryminorOthersThe church participates in the Catholic Mental Health Ministry program of the Diocese of Orange, providing mental health resources and support for parish community members. Visit https://catholicmhm.org/orange for resources.
• Knights of Columbus (Council #3772)minorOthersThe Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that provides leadership training, volunteer opportunities, and fraternal benefits. Council #3772 serves the parish community. Contact: Andy Salas at 492-8061.
• Young Ladies Institute (YLI) #255 Our Lady of the SeaminorOthersAn organization of Catholic women banded together for social and charitable purposes, focusing on women helping women, supporting priest education, scholarships, and spiritual growth. Contact: Bonnie Mills.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Edward the Confessor Catholic Parish (Dana Point): Nearby Catholic parish in the Diocese of Orange along the South Orange County coast, offering similar Mass schedules, sacraments, faith formation, and community ministries to a comparable demographic in Dana Point. Directly comparable in mission, governance, and programs.
• San Clemente Catholic Parish (St. Bonaventure): Catholic parish also located in San Clemente within the Diocese of Orange, serving overlapping geographic territory. Directly competes for parishioners and offers similar worship, formation, and sacramental programs.
• St. Timothy Catholic Church (Laguna Niguel): Catholic parish in the Diocese of Orange in adjacent South Orange County, offering standard Catholic parish programming. Operates in the same diocese governance framework and serves similar affluent suburban Catholic families.
• St. Junipero Serra Catholic Church (Rancho Santa Margarita): Large Catholic parish in the Diocese of Orange serving a similar suburban South Orange County demographic. Comparable in parish programming, faith formation, and youth ministry structure.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Orange: Parent governance body overseeing OLF and approximately 50 other parishes across Orange County. Comparable as the broader institutional operator of Catholic ministries, education, and charitable services in the same region.
• Catholic Education Foundation (Diocese of Orange): Diocesan-level organization supporting Catholic schools and parish educational ministries in Orange County. Comparable as it funds and coordinates K-12 Catholic education programs similar to Our Lady of Fatima Academy.
• Christ Cathedral Parish (Garden Grove): Large flagship Catholic parish of the Diocese of Orange, offering bilingual Mass, faith formation, and extensive ministries. Comparable in core religious programming but operates at a substantially larger scale and serves as the diocesan mother church.

Regional players

• Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church (Hermosa Beach): Catholic parish in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with strong bilingual Spanish/English programming and Hispanic Catholic community focus. Comparable in mission emphasis on Spanish-language ministry, though operating in a different diocese and geography.

Others

• Young Ladies Institute (YLI): Catholic women's charitable and social organization partnering with OLF through YLI #255. Comparable as an adjacent Catholic nonprofit ecosystem partner supporting parish life through fundraising, scholarships, and spiritual programming.
• Catholic Charities of Orange County: Diocesan charitable arm providing social services, mental health support, and community programs across Orange County. Comparable as a faith-based nonprofit addressing mental health and community needs in the same regional ecosystem as OLF's Mental Health Ministry.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fatimachurchsc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCHwLJ9YzApyVxoZNgbciveA
• Facebookfacebook.com/FatimaChurchSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/fatimachurch_sc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/our-lady-of-fatima-catholic-church

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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