St. Teresa of Avila Parish

What St. Teresa of Avila Parish does

St. Teresa of Avila Parish is a Catholic parish located at 11600 Atwood Road, Auburn, California, operating under the Diocese of Sacramento. Founded in 1859, it serves registered parishioners and the broader Auburn/Placer County community through weekly Mass in English and Spanish, the seven Catholic sacraments, faith formation programs, and an extensive network of more than 20 liturgical, spiritual, parish-life, and human-concerns ministries. Its ministries include sacramental preparation (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, First Holy Communion, Confirmation, OCIA), senior outreach, marriage and family ministries, the St. Vincent de Paul financial-aid conference, and participation in the 17-faith-community Auburn Interfaith Food Closet.

The parish co-locates with St. Joseph Catholic School (TK-8th grade), and its technology stack is built on third-party platforms: an eCatholic parish website (stteresaauburn.com) serving as the digital hub for Mass times, registrations, bulletins, and ministry information, and an OSVHub-powered online giving platform supporting one-time and recurring donations. Communications extend through Facebook, YouTube, weekly bulletins, and email. Auxiliary organizations embedded in the parish include the Knights of Columbus Auburn Council 6149 (founded 1969) and the Italian Catholic Federation Auburn Branch #342 (founded 1979, 109 members).

The business model is non-profit religious: the parish is funded primarily by voluntary parishioner donations and tithes (weekly envelopes and online giving), supplemented by small registration fees for sacramental preparation programs ($90–$175 per program) and designated collections for charitable outreach. There is no fee for Mass attendance or most sacraments. Governance sits within the Catholic Church's ecclesiastical framework under the Diocese of Sacramento; there is no equity, venture, or public ownership structure.

Name

St. Teresa of Avila Parish

Legal name

St. Teresa of Avila Parish

Website

https://stteresaauburn.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

St. Teresa of Avila Parish is a Catholic parish in Auburn, California, serving parishioners through Mass, the seven sacraments, faith formation programs, and community outreach ministries including St. Vincent de Paul financial aid and the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (81311)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental preparation
• Faith formation programs
• Religious education ministry
• Community outreach services

Headquarters

HQ city

Auburn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Parish Donations and Tithes: The parish receives financial support from registered parishioners through weekly envelopes, online giving platform, and special collections. Donations fund church operations, ministries, and charitable works.
2. St. Vincent de Paul Donations: The parish receives 5th Sunday collections specifically designated for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to assist the poor in Placer County.
3. Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Donations: Community monetary donations support the food closet operations; over 95% of every dollar is used to support client services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

St. Teresa of Avila Parish operates as a Catholic parish providing liturgical services (Mass in English and Spanish), all seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Anointing of the Sick), faith formation programs for children and adults (including OCIA and Sacramental Preparation), and community outreach ministries such as St. Vincent de Paul financial aid and the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet. The parish serves the Auburn, CA community and surrounding Placer County from its campus at 11600 Atwood Road.

Product overview

St. Teresa of Avila Parish operates a comprehensive parish website built on the eCatholic platform that serves as the primary digital gateway for the Catholic community in Auburn, CA. The website integrates multiple core offerings including online giving via OSVHub, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) for faith formation, sacramental preparation programs (First Holy Communion, Confirmation), and a network of parish ministries. The parish also provides direct community services including St. Vincent de Paul financial assistance and support for the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet. These digital and physical services work together to serve the spiritual and material needs of the parish community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Liturgical Mass Services Weekly Catholic Mass services conducted in English (Saturday 5:00 PM Vigil; Sunday 8:30 AM and 10:30 AM; Tuesday-Friday 8:30 AM) and Spanish (Sunday 4:00 PM), along with Reconciliation (Fri/Sat), Eucharistic Adoration (Friday), and Anointing of the Sick (every Tuesday following 8:30 AM Mass).
• Catholic Sacraments Administration of all seven Catholic sacraments — Baptism (third Saturday at 2:30 p.m.), Eucharist, Reconciliation, Confirmation, Marriage (with 6-month preparation), Holy Orders, and Anointing of the Sick — plus Funeral Rites, available to parishioners and their families.
• Sacramental Preparation Program Religious education program offering Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (ages 4-6, $90), First Holy Communion Preparation (two-year program, $100 Year 1 / $150 Year 2), Confirmation Preparation (two-year program, $100 Year 1 / $175 Year 2), and Family Faith Formation for Catholic families.
• Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) Faith formation program for adults and older teens seeking to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. Prepares inquirers, catechumens, candidates, and baptized Christians through prayer, Sacred Scripture, Sacred Tradition, and Catholic Church teachings. Offered in English and Spanish.
• St. Vincent de Paul Financial Assistance Financial assistance for rent, utility bills, food, and referrals for residents of Placer County, particularly single mothers with children, the disabled/sick, and homeless individuals. Reached via the assistance hotline at (530) 305-1904 and coordinated with St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Auburn.
• Auburn Interfaith Food Closet Food pantry supported by 17 faith communities including St. Teresa of Avila, offering in-person pickup, proxy pickup, and home delivery to residents of the greater Auburn area. Over 95% of every dollar donated supports client services.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Society of St. Vincent de PaulcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2011The St. Teresa of Avila Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was established in 2011. Volunteers assist people throughout Placer County, providing financial assistance for rent, utilities, and referrals. The conference coordinates assistance with St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Auburn.
• Italian Catholic Federation Auburn Branch #342majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1979The Italian Catholic Federation Auburn Branch #342 supports the Auburn parishes of St. Joseph/St. Teresa of Avila. Established April 1979, the branch has 109 members and provides Communion together, supports parishes and school, sponsors clergy and seminarians, and donates scholarships to students.
• Knights of Columbus Auburn Council 6149majorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 1969The Knights of Columbus is the largest laymen organization in the world. Auburn Council 6149 was established May 20, 1969. The council supports both St. Joseph and St. Teresa of Avila parishes through various programs including church support, community service, family activities, youth programs, and scholarship opportunities.
• Auburn Interfaith Food Closet (AIFC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Teresa of Avila Parish is one of 17 faith communities supporting the Auburn Interfaith Food Closet, a major area food pantry. The AIFC is 100% volunteer-run and helps any resident in the greater Auburn area. Donations bins are available at the back of the church.
• St. Joseph Catholic SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Joseph Catholic School, located adjacent to St. Teresa of Avila Parish, shares the parish campus. The school TK-8th grade fosters Catholic education partnering with families. Students receive catechetical preparation through the school's religion program and participate in parish sacramental preparation programs.
• Diocese of SacramentocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt. Teresa of Avila Parish operates under the Diocese of Sacramento. The parish follows diocesan requirements for sacraments including marriage preparation, and connects parishioners with diocesan resources for vocations and other services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Clare Catholic Church (Roseville, CA): Roseville-area Catholic parish serving similar Placer County demographics with K-8 school, bilingual Mass, and faith formation. Closely parallels St. Teresa of Avila in offering mix and target congregation.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church (Auburn, CA): Sister Catholic parish that shares the Atwood Road campus with St. Teresa of Avila and historically succeeded the original parish. Offers the same sacramental lineup and feeds the same Placer County congregation, making it the closest apples-to-apples peer.
• St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church (Roseville, CA): Nearby Placer County Catholic parish with a school, Spanish ministry, and SVdP conference. Directly comparable in mission, geographic market, and ministry mix to St. Teresa of Avila.

Others

• Our Sunday Visitor (OSV): Vendor that powers the parish's online giving platform and provides parish-management/donation infrastructure across Catholic parishes nationally. Comparable as an enabling technology/service provider rather than a competitor.
• Auburn Interfaith Food Closet (AIFC): Volunteer-run interfaith food pantry co-supported by 17 faith communities including St. Teresa of Avila. Comparable as a partner/community-services organization rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: National umbrella for diocesan Catholic social-service agencies that overlaps with the parish's outreach programs (food, financial assistance). Comparable as a broader-incumbent in faith-based community support.
• Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament (Sacramento, CA): Mother church of the Diocese of Sacramento with a much larger congregation, school, and programming footprint. Comparable as the broader-incumbent Catholic anchor in the same diocese, with overlapping sacramental, formation, and outreach offerings.
• Knights of Columbus Auburn Council 6149: Catholic fraternal organization that serves St. Teresa of Avila alongside St. Joseph Parish, with overlapping fundraising, family, and youth programs. Comparable as a broader Catholic men's lay-organization peer.
• Society of St. Vincent de Paul (National Council): National Catholic lay charitable organization under whose umbrella the parish's St. Vincent de Paul conference operates. Comparable as the broader-incumbent expression of the same faith-based social-services mission.

Regional players

• Italian Catholic Federation Auburn Branch #342: Parish-affiliated Catholic fraternal branch (109 members) supporting St. Teresa of Avila and St. Joseph with scholarships and parish fundraising. Closely related parish-based organization with overlapping member base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCOxcy45dhxBpGdUiutuP9uw?view_as=public
• Facebookfacebook.com/StTeresaAuburn
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pastor-of-st-teresa-parish---auburn-a-corporation-sole

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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