Holy Name of Jesus

What Holy Name of Jesus does

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt parish operating under the Diocese of Orlando, located at 3050 North Highway A1A in Indialantic, Florida (Brevard County). Founded in 1959 as a mission of Ascension Catholic Church and dedicated in 1963, the parish has grown to serve approximately 3,000 families and operates from an 18-acre campus that includes a worship space seating 1,300, a 155-seat daily-liturgy chapel, a 24/7 Adoration Chapel, a Life Center with offices and meeting rooms, an Athletic Center with field, and a parish school (preschool through 8th grade) established in 1964.

Core offerings span sacramental worship, religious education across all life stages, pastoral care, charitable outreach, and retail. Mass is celebrated multiple times daily and on weekends, alongside Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and OCIA. Faith formation is segmented by audience: elementary (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for ages 3–5 and K–5), youth (EDGE grades 6–8 and Life Teen high school), young adults, adults, and sacramental preparation. Outreach includes the Hearts Out to Haiti mission (supporting three parishes and 130+ teachers since 1999), St. Vincent de Paul Society (food, clothing, financial aid, medical equipment), Prison Ministry, and a volunteer-run Thrift Store. Retail operations comprise the Thrift Store and the Book & Gift Shop in the Life Center.

The parish relies on voluntary contributions rather than pricing-based revenue. Income streams include regular tithes and offerings (with online giving through Vanco), donations to the Education Endowment Fund (established 1991), tax-deductible contributions to ministries including Haiti mission work, and thrift store proceeds supporting outreach. The organization has no proprietary technology stack; it uses third-party platforms (Vanco for donations, Eventbrite for event registration, a CMS-based website at hnj.org). It is a non-investment-grade religious nonprofit with no venture capital, private equity, or external institutional ownership; canonical oversight rests with the Bishop of Orlando.

Name

Holy Name of Jesus

Legal name

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community

Website

https://hnj.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holy Name of Jesus is a Catholic parish in Indialantic, Florida, serving approximately 3,000 families with weekend and daily Mass, faith formation across all ages, a parish school, retail thrift and gift shops, and Haiti mission outreach, operating as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit under the Diocese of Orlando.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Parish worship services
• Catholic faith formation
• Sacrament preparation programs
• Religious education ministries
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Indialantic

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Regular weekly and monthly donations from registered parishioners through offertory collections during Mass services. Parishioners can give via check, cash, or online giving through Vanco.
2. Education Endowment: Donations to support Catholic education at the parish school and faith formation programs.
3. Thrift Store: Revenue from donated item sales at the parish thrift store supporting community outreach.
4. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations for various parish ministries, mission work (Hearts Out to Haiti), and community service programs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community is a parish providing Catholic worship (weekend and daily Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration), sacramental preparation (Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, OCIA), and comprehensive faith formation across all ages (elementary, youth, young adults, adults). It also operates parish school programs, outreach ministries (St. Vincent de Paul Society, Hearts Out to Haiti, Prison Ministry), and retail operations (Book & Gift Shop and Thrift Store), funded primarily through donations and tithes from parishioners.

Product overview

Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community is a parish offering a comprehensive portfolio of worship services and ministry programs. Core offerings include weekend and daily Mass services, the Adoration Chapel (24/7), and Music Ministry with multiple choirs. Religious education spans Elementary Faith Formation, Youth Ministry (EDGE/Life Teen), Young Adults, and Adult Faith Formation with audio libraries. Sacrament preparation programs cover OCIA, Baptism, First Communion, Confirmation, and Marriage. Outreach includes the Hearts Out to Haiti mission, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Prison Ministry, and the Thrift Store and Book & Gift Shop. Additional spiritual formation through Christ Renews Us retreats, Men's Live4More ministry, Small Church Communities, and Marriage Support programs. Financial services include Online Giving via Vanco and an Education Endowment Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Holy Name of Jesus Catholic School: Parish Catholic school serving preschool through 8th grade students, founded in 1964.

Products and services

• Parish Mass Services Weekend and daily Catholic Mass celebrations including Saturday 8:30 am, Vigil 4:30 pm, Sunday (7:15 am, 8:45 am, 10:30 am, 12:15 pm, 5:00 pm), and Daily Mass (7:00 am and 8:30 am), open to parishioners and visitors.
• Elementary Faith Formation Faith formation program for preschool (ages 3-5) using Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Montessori approach, and elementary grades K-5 focusing on Scripture, Mass, Sacraments, and building a relationship with Jesus.
• Youth Ministry (EDGE & Life Teen) EDGE middle school ministry for grades 6-8 held on Wednesday nights, and Life Teen high school ministry with Sunday Mass followed by Life Nights until 8:00 pm, including retreats (Steubenville, Alive in You Mission Trip) and summer camps.
• OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) Catechetical process for adults to become full members of the Catholic Church, restoring the ancient catechumenate with four periods: Pre-Catechumenate, Catechumenate, Purification & Enlightenment, and Mystagogy.
• Music Ministry Music ministry with multiple choirs including 8:45 am Schola, 10:30 am Ensemble, 12:15 pm Ensemble, and 5:00 pm Contemporary Choir, plus Christmas/Easter Children's Choirs and Resurrection Choir.
• Adoration Chapel Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration chapel open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for prayer and worship of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
• Book & Gift Shop Retail shop offering religious articles, gifts, devotionals, books in English and Spanish, rosaries, scapulars, holy cards, saint medals, Bibles, catechism, and prayer books. Open Wednesdays 9:00 am-1:00 pm and after weekend Masses.
• Thrift Store Volunteer-managed thrift store selling donated items with proceeds supporting outreach ministry. Open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays 9:00 am-4:00 pm, located on church property along A1A.
• Christ Renews Us Retreats One-day parish retreats offered in Fall and Spring for adults age 21+, providing personal spiritual renewal through sharing, prayer, and Christian community.
• Hearts Out to Haiti Mission Mission ministry supporting three parishes in Haiti (Les Palmes, Morne a Chandelle, Durissy) through evangelization, education, and empowerment, including the Adopt-a-Teacher program supporting 130+ teachers and school construction.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society Provides food and clothing assistance, plus financial assistance for emergencies (electricity, water, medical) to needy community members. Open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00-11:00 am.
• Marriage Support Programs Marriage preparation (FOCCUS assessment), enrichment programs (Great Dates, Marriage Encounter), Restoring Marriages support, Blended Families ministry, Natural Family Planning, and Marriage Mentors.
• Sacrament Preparation Programs Sacrament preparation programs including Baptism (infants and children with parent preparation sessions), First Communion (second grade with family-focused sessions and First Reconciliation), and Confirmation (youth and adults with bishop's imposition of hands).
• Online Giving Electronic/online offertory through Vanco payment platform, enabling automated weekly donations and special collections for parish operations.
• Education Endowment Fund Endowment Fund supporting Catholic education at the parish school and faith formation programs, with giving options including cash, wills, and charitable gift annuities.

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core, historical, minor and regional.

• Diocese of OrlandoflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1959Holy Name of Jesus is a parish within the Diocese of Orlando. The Diocese provides priestly assignments, canonical oversight, and connects parishes with wider Church resources, programs, and ordinations. All clergy (priests and deacons) are ordained for the Diocese.
• Knights of ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKnights of Columbus is a Catholic men's fraternal organization affiliated with the parish. The HNJ Knights council supports parish ministries such as Youth Activities, Vacation Bible School, scholarships, Haiti Mission, Habitat for Humanity, and the Parish Endowment Fund. They also support external charities including Pregnancy Outreach and Daily Bread.
• Ascension Catholic Church (Eau Gallie)historicalStrategic or Co-development PartnerHNJ began as a mission parish of Ascension Catholic Church in Eau Gallie, Florida. First Mass was celebrated on Christmas Eve 1959 at Marty McGuire's house.
• Holy Name of Jesus Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish school founded in 1964 providing Catholic education from preschool through 8th grade. Irish Sisters of Mercy originally staffed the school. Parish supports school through Education Endowment Fund.
• Three Parishes in Haiti (Les Palmes, Morne a Chandelle, Durissy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1999, Hearts Out to Haiti ministry has supported three parishes in Haiti through evangelization, education, and empowerment. Supports 130+ teachers through Adopt-a-Teacher program, has constructed schools, bridges, and provides ongoing educational support.
• St. Vincent de Paul Society (Local Conference)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSVDP conference at HNJ provides food and clothing assistance, financial assistance for emergencies (electricity, water, medical). Operates Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9:00-11:00am.
• Diocese of Orlando Ministry to IncarceratedminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParish prison ministry connects with Diocese of Orlando's Ministry to Incarcerated, Kairos Prison Ministry, and St. Peter Claver Prison Ministry for re-entry support.
• Orlando Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (ODCCW)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCouncil of Catholic Women at HNJ is affiliated with ODCCW, Florida Council of Catholic Women (FCCW), National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW), and World Union of Catholic Women's Organization (WUCWO).
• Steubenville Florida (Franciscan University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth retreat program for high school students to attend the Steubenville Florida conference organized by Franciscan University of Steubenville.
• Covecrest (Life Teen)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer camp program for Life Teen high school students through Covecrest, a Catholic youth camp.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves25 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (Orlando area): Diocese of Orlando parish cited in Fr. Marchese's background. Operates with analogous Catholic parish structure, parochial school, faith formation, and sacrament preparation across the same regional diocese.
• St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church (Winter Park, FL): Diocese of Orlando parish explicitly mentioned in HNJ's senior staff prior assignment history. Comparable community-led model with Mass schedule, faith formation, school, and parish missions serving similar Brevard-Central Florida demographics.
• Christ the King Parish (Orlando): Diocese of Orlando parish serving Central Florida families with daily Mass, sacramental prep, faith formation, and parish school. Operates under same Diocesan oversight with comparable community-engagement GTM motion.
• Cathedral of St. Peter (St. Petersburg, FL): Florida Catholic cathedral parish serving another coastal FL community. Comparable scale and beach-coast community footprint, with adult faith formation, school, and active sacramental ministry running on a similar donation-funded operating model.
• St. James Cathedral (Orlando): Orlando's cathedral parish and seat of the Diocese of Orlando. Most directly comparable peer: same diocese, large worship footprint, multiple Masses weekly, faith formation programming across age groups, school affiliation, and similar sacramental/ministerial portfolio.
• Resurrection Catholic Parish (Lubbock, TX): Mid-sized Catholic parish with parochial school, faith formation across all ages, music ministry, and outreach programming. Useful national-comparable for the operating model and stewardship-based revenue architecture of HNJ.
• Most Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (Boca Raton, FL): Large Florida Catholic parish with school and faith formation programs. Directly comparable community-led Catholic operating model serving South Florida families with sacramental, educational, and service ministries.
• Holy Name Cathedral (Chicago): Shares the same parish name and Catholic mission. Operates as a downtown parish with daily Mass schedule, faith formation, music ministry, and outreach programming comparable in scope and ritual focus to HNJ.
• St. Andrew Catholic Church (Orlando): Diocese of Orlando parish with comparable Catholic parish programming: daily/weekend Mass, faith formation, OCIA, school affiliation. Same diocesan operating environment and parish-staff structure.

Broad incumbents

• Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception: The largest Catholic parish/shrine complex in the U.S. Same Catholic worship and formation model, but operates at national scale and receives millions of pilgrims annually — useful reference for upper bound on programming breadth in a Catholic parish context.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/hnjcatholicbeach

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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