Guardian Angel Catholic Church

What Guardian Angel Catholic Church does

Guardian Angels Santee (legal name; DBA "Guardian Angel Catholic Church") is a Roman Catholic parish church established in 1965 in Santee, California, operating as a nonprofit religious organization under the canonical authority of the Diocese of San Diego. The parish delivers Catholic worship and sacramental ministry from its 9310 Dalehurst Road campus, offering four weekend Masses (Saturday 5:00 PM vigil; Sunday 7:00, 8:30, and 10:00 AM), daily Mass Monday through Friday, and Saturday Reconciliation, alongside administration of all seven Catholic sacraments. Pastor Fr. André leads the parish with two named program leaders: Tammy Mansir (Director of Faith Formation) and Isaac Deken (Youth & Young Adult Coordinator).

The parish runs a full faith formation pipeline from pre-kindergarten through young adulthood and adults, segmented across Elementary Religious Education (Grades 1-5), Junior High (Grades 6-8), High School Ministry with Confirmation preparation, Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39), Adult Faith Formation (including the Walking With Purpose women's Bible study and bilingual virtual prayer communities), and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Ancillary programming includes the annual Vacation Bible Camp ($65-$75 per child, June 22-26, 2026) and off-site retreats held at the Pine Valley Bible Conference Center; the parish is also affiliated with the Prince of Peace Abbey monastic community in Oceanside.

The technology footprint is deliberately lean: a WordPress website (guardianangelssantee.org), Flocknote for email, Zoom for virtual prayer groups and faith formation, and WeShare as the integrated online giving platform. No mobile app, API, or proprietary systems are present. Revenue is generated almost entirely through voluntary recurring tithes, weekly offerings, and stewardship commitments from parishioners; program fees (principally Vacation Bible Camp) and facility-based fundraising are supplementary. Distribution combines physical attendance at the Santee campus with hybrid online participation and the Pine Valley retreat facility. Parish leadership is led by Fr. André as Pastor, with Tammy Mansir directing faith formation and Isaac Deken coordinating youth, young adult, and Confirmation programs. The customer base is composed of six defined personas — general parishioners, high school youth, young adults, young children, Catholics in formation/inquirers, and adults seeking deeper faith — served through a horizontal segmentation approach spanning all life stages.

Name

Guardian Angel Catholic Church

Legal name

Guardian Angels Santee

Website

https://guardianangelssantee.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Guardian Angels Santee is a Roman Catholic parish church in Santee, California, established in 1965 under the Diocese of San Diego. It serves local Catholic families and individuals through weekend and daily Masses, all seven sacraments, and full faith formation programs from pre-kindergarten through young adulthood.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Catholic Parish Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Faith-Based Social Services & Community Outreach (Food Pantries, Shelters, Counseling) (BPAGAJAG)

Keywords

• Catholic worship services
• Religious faith formation
• Catholic sacramental services
• Parish youth ministry
• Christian initiation programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Santee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Weekly and special collection donations from parishioners during Mass services and through online giving platforms.
2. Program Fees: Fees charged for Vacation Bible Camp registration ($65-$75 per child) and faith formation programs.
3. Stewardship Donations: Parishioner stewardship commitments and donations supporting parish operations and ministries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Guardian Angels Santee is a Roman Catholic parish church that delivers weekend and daily Mass services, the seven Catholic sacraments, and multi-tiered faith formation programs spanning preschool through adulthood. Core offerings include Elementary Religious Education, Jr. High Ministry, High School Ministry with two-year Confirmation preparation using the CHOSEN curriculum, Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39), Adult Faith Formation (including the Walking With Purpose women's Bible study), and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Seasonal community programs include Vacation Bible Camp for Pre-K through 5th grade children.

Product overview

Guardian Angels Santee is a Roman Catholic parish offering worship services and faith formation programs. The core offerings include Weekend and Daily Mass services, the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and seven Catholic sacraments. Faith formation programs span Elementary (Grades 1-5), Jr. High (Grades 6-8), High School Ministry with Confirmation preparation, Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39), Adult Faith Formation including Bible studies and virtual prayer communities, and Christian Initiation (RCIA) for those becoming Catholic. Seasonal programs include Vacation Bible Camp and various community ministries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend Mass Services Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:00 PM and Sunday Masses at 7:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 10:00 AM for the Catholic community; part of ongoing parish worship schedule.
• Daily Mass Services Weekday Masses offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday at 8:00 AM (with Rosary following Mass), and Thursday at 6:00 PM, including First Friday Mass with Devotion to the Sacred Heart and Holy Hour.
• Reconciliation (Confession) Sacrament of Reconciliation offered on Saturdays at 3:30 PM or by appointment, providing the Catholic faithful with confession and absolution.
• Adult Faith Formation Programs for adults to deepen their faith life including Advent and Lenten studies, the Walking With Purpose women's Bible study, and Parishioners Praying Together virtual prayer communities via Zoom.
• High School Ministry & Confirmation Youth ministry for teens in grades 9-12 providing a Christ-centered community with spiritual and social opportunities, including the two-year Confirmation preparation process using the CHOSEN curriculum and participation in Steubenville San Diego and El Cajon Deanery events.
• Christian Initiation (RCIA) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults program preparing catechumens and candidates for Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion, including Inquiry Sessions, Catechumenate (CI) Sessions, Adult Confirmation classes, and marriage preparation.
• Young Adult Ministry Ministry for Catholic young adults ages 18-39 connecting them to Christ and His Church through spiritual development, social events, and community service opportunities.
• Vacation Bible Camp Annual week-long faith-driven summer program for children from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade, with the 2026 edition scheduled for June 22-26, 8:30am-12:30pm under the theme RAINFOREST FALLS. Registration is $65/child by May 18, 2026 and $75/child after that date.
• Seven Catholic Sacraments Administration of all seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Reconciliation, Anointing of the Sick, Marriage, and Holy Orders) by the parish under the authority of the Diocese of San Diego.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Diocese of San DiegocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGuardian Angels Santee operates under the authority of the San Diego Catholic Diocese, following diocesan guidelines for liturgy, sacraments, and pastoral care. The Diocese provides oversight, priestly assignments, and canonical governance.
• WeSharecoreTechnology or IntegrationWeShare is the online giving platform used by the parish for tithes, offerings, special collections, and faith formation registration payments. Provides secure digital payment processing for parish revenue.
• East County Young Adults (ECYA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerECYA is a collaborative network of young adult Catholic communities across East County parishes in San Diego. Guardian Angels participates in ECYA events alongside other East County Catholic parishes.
• Safe in our DiocesecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiocesan initiative for the protection of minors and vulnerable adults. The parish participates in safe environment training and compliance programs.
• West Hills Catholic ClubminorOthersCatholic club associated with West Hills High School, providing faith formation and fellowship opportunities for high school students at Guardian Angels.
• Steubenville San DiegominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional Catholic youth conference that Guardian Angels high school youth ministry participates in annually for retreat and faith formation experiences.
• El Cajon DeaneryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeanery-level gatherings and events for Catholic youth across the El Cajon ecclesiastical region, connecting Guardian Angels youth with peers from other parishes.
• Walking With Purpose (WWP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCatholic women's Bible study program whose curriculum (Spiritual Motherhood: The Transforming Power of the Feminine Genius) is used for adult women's faith formation at Guardian Angels.
• Knights of ColumbusminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCatholic fraternal organization with a local council at Guardian Angels that holds rosary meetings and organizational gatherings at the parish Social Hall.
• Italian Catholic Federation (ICF)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEthnic Catholic organization with a chapter at Guardian Angels that holds monthly meetings and organizes Italian Catholic community activities at the parish.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Walking With Purpose: Catholic women's Bible study program whose curriculum Guardian Angels licenses for adult faith formation. Adjacent peer as a content/curriculum provider rather than a direct parish competitor.
• Ascension Press: Publisher of the CHOSEN Confirmation curriculum and Catholic Youth Bible that Guardian Angels uses for its youth and Confirmation programs. Key enabling vendor for the parish's core faith formation content.

Direct peers

• Holy Trinity Catholic Parish: Catholic parish in El Cajon within the same Diocese of San Diego, offering similar weekend/daily Mass, K-Adult faith formation, and youth ministry. Comparable suburban congregation size and parish program mix.
• St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Parish: San Diego-area Catholic parish with weekend/daily Mass, sacramental preparation, and youth programs of comparable scope. Direct peer for benchmarking family-ministry and stewardship effectiveness.
• St. Kieran Catholic Church: Suburban Catholic parish with faith formation, youth ministry, and traditional Mass schedule. Comparable parish size and community demographics for peer benchmarking.
• St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish: Established Catholic parish in the San Diego Diocese with comparable sacramental, faith formation, and youth ministry offerings. Similar 50-60+ year community presence and multi-generational membership profile.
• Santa Sophia Catholic Church: Nearby San Diego-area Catholic parish with strong faith formation, youth ministry, and Vacation Bible School programs. Comparable in scale and program depth to Guardian Angels.
• Most Precious Blood Catholic Church: Suburban Catholic parish in the San Diego Diocese serving a similar East County demographic with comparable Mass schedules, faith formation, and youth ministry programs. Closest direct geographical competitor for Catholic families.
• St. Michael's Catholic Parish: Catholic parish with similar Mass cadence, sacramental offerings, and youth/adult faith formation programs. Functions as a comparable peer for parish operations and stewardship.

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of San Diego: Parent ecclesiastical authority governing all parishes in the region including Guardian Angels. Provides canonical oversight, priestly assignments, and shared diocesan programs (e.g., Safe in Our Diocese, fiscal standards).

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/FBGuardianAngelsS
• Instagraminstagram.com/guardianangelssantee
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/guardian-angel-catholic-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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