St Cecelia Church

Name

St Cecelia Church

Legal name

St. Cecelia Catholic Church

Website

https://stceceliachurch.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services (Catholic Parish)

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Religious worship services
• Sacrament preparation programs
• Faith formation classes
• Pastoral care ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Clearwater

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. Stewardship/Tithes and Offerings: The church relies on voluntary financial contributions from parishioners through weekly offerings, online giving, and estate planning/bequests. Stewardship is described as using time, talent, and treasure to further the Kingdom of God.
2. Faith Formation Program Fees: Registration fees for Confirmation ($120 for 8th graders, $150 for high schoolers), Elementary Religious Education ($50 registration fee), OCIA for Adults ($50 registration fee). Financial assistance is always available and no student is turned away due to financial reasons.
3. Online Giving Platform: Parish offers 24/7 online giving through ParishSoft platform for regular tithes, special collections, and one-time donations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

St. Cecelia Catholic Church delivers Catholic worship services, the seven sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Funeral Mass), and a faith formation curriculum spanning kindergarten through adult OCIA. The parish also runs targeted ministries including Hispanic Ministry, Music Ministry, St. Vincent de Paul charitable outreach, and pastoral care for the homebound and hospitalized, supported by online giving and live-streamed Masses.

Product overview

St. Cecelia Church offers a comprehensive portfolio of Catholic sacraments, faith formation programs, and parish ministries. The core offerings include seven sacraments (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Confession, Anointing of the Sick, Eucharist, and Weddings/Funerals), supplemented by extensive faith formation from Kindergarten through adult OCIA, Music Ministry with multiple choirs serving English and Spanish congregations, Hispanic Ministry with bilingual services, St. Vincent de Paul charitable outreach, and liturgical ministries. The church utilizes technology integrations including Facebook Live streaming, ParishSoft online giving, and Discover Mass bulletins to serve its congregation. The parish celebrated its centennial in 2024 and continues to grow as a vibrant Catholic community in Clearwater, Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Baptism Services Sacrament of Baptism celebrating entrance into the Christian community, offered in English on the first Saturday of the month at 10:00am or fourth Saturday at the 11:30am Mass, and in Spanish on the last Saturday at 10:00am. Requires baptism class for first-time parents. For parishioners and families seeking sacramental initiation.
• First Communion Preparation Faith formation program preparing children for First Holy Communion. Includes Jesus Day Retreat, Mass Rehearsal, First Communion Masses, and May Crowning Mass. Registration opens in July/August. For Catholic families with children of First Communion age.
• Confirmation Preparation Confirmation program for 8th graders and older high school students. Includes retreats, classes during the school year, and a Confirmation ceremony typically held in Spring. Fee of $120 for 8th graders and $150 for high schoolers covers classes, T-shirt, and weekend retreat with transportation. For Catholic youth seeking the sacrament of Confirmation.
• Confession / Reconciliation Sacrament of Penance available Saturdays at 9:00am (after 8:30am Mass) and 3:00pm (before 4:00pm Mass), Thursdays at 6:00pm in Spanish, or by appointment. For Catholic penitents seeking reconciliation.
• Anointing of the Sick Sacrament intended to strengthen those being tried by illness. Available by appointment or in hospital; parish priests serve at Morton Plant Hospital regularly. For Catholic parishioners who are ill, elderly, or facing surgery.
• Eucharistic Adoration Spiritual practice of spending time in the presence of the exposed Host. Held every Tuesday at 7:00pm for one hour of prayer and reflection, with a Spanish-language session on Thursday evenings. For parishioners seeking extended prayer.
• Wedding Services Sacrament of Matrimony with wedding coordinators assisting the preparation journey. Diocese requires a minimum six-month preparation. Available Friday afternoons/evenings and Saturday 10:30am-1:00pm and 6:00pm. For Catholic couples seeking to marry in the church.
• Funeral Mass Services Funeral Mass expressing faith in Jesus' victory over death. Includes prayers, blessings, songs, readings, and ceremonies. Funeral Ministry volunteers assist with altar servers and lectors. For families of deceased parishioners.
• Elementary Religious Education (ERE) Religious education program for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade to lead children closer to Christ and prepare them for sacraments. Sessions on Wednesdays 6:00-7:15pm or Sundays 10:45am-12:00pm. $50 registration fee with financial assistance available. For Catholic families with elementary-age children.
• High School Youth Ministry Youth group for grades 8-12 focused on bringing young people closer to Christ through Church teachings, Scripture, teen-relevant discussions, social activities, retreats, March for Life, and community service. For Catholic teens.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Spiritual journey of conversion for adults culminating in reception of sacraments at Easter Vigil. Classes meet Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm, September through Easter. $50 registration fee with financial assistance available. For adults seeking to convert to Catholicism.
• Online Giving / Stewardship Donations Digital tithing and donation platform for time, talent, and treasure contributions to support parish operations and ministries. Available 24/7 through ParishSoft for regular tithes, special collections, and one-time donations. For parishioners and supporters.
• St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Outreach Charitable outreach program assisting parish neighbors with utility bills, furniture, and clothing. Services available Mondays and Thursdays 10:00am-12:00pm for those living within parish boundaries. For individuals and families facing economic hardship within the parish boundaries.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of St. PetersburgcoreOthersSt. Cecelia is a parish within the Diocese of St. Petersburg. The Diocese provides oversight, resources, and connection to 21 men currently in formation for the priesthood. Seminarians from the Diocese serve at the parish for ministry experience.
• Morton Plant HospitalminorOthersSt. Cecelia priests visit Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater regularly. Rita Torres coordinates Catholic Services Office at the hospital with pastoral care needs. Priests can be contacted through the Pastoral Care Office at the hospital.
• Knights of ColumbusminorOthersParish men's organization affiliated with the international Catholic fraternal service order. All men of the parish age 18+ are welcome to join. Contact: Dan Durkee at 727-686-4722.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church: A long-established Catholic parish in Tampa, FL within the same Diocese of St. Petersburg with parallel programming — sacraments, religious education K-12, youth ministry, and Hispanic ministry — operating at comparable scale.
• St. Patrick Catholic Church: An established mid-sized Catholic parish in Tampa, FL within the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Comparable along sacraments, faith formation, music ministry, and bilingual engagement — a strong functional peer.
• St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church: A Catholic parish in Largo, FL within the same diocese, named explicitly in St. Cecelia's clergy history. Compares directly as a similarly-sized Pinellas County Catholic parish sharing diocesan resources and priest rotation.
• Holy Cross Catholic Church: A Catholic parish in St. Petersburg, FL also referenced in St. Cecelia's clergy history. Functions as a direct comparable in parish size, programs, and diocesan context within the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
• Cathedral of St. Peter: The mother church (cathedral) of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, providing a same-diocese comparably-operated Catholic parish at a larger scale. Comparable in sacraments, formation, and Spanish ministry offerings.
• Espiritu Santo Catholic Church: A mid-size Catholic parish in Safety Harbor, FL within the same Diocese of St. Petersburg, with comparable bilingual programming and parish-scale operations to St. Cecelia — likely a fellow Hispanic-ministry-active parish in adjacent Pinellas County.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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