Holycross Catholic Church

What Holycross Catholic Church does

Holy Cross Catholic Church is a Catholic parish operating under the Diocese of Orlando, located at 12600 Marsfield Avenue in Southwest Orlando, Florida. The parish serves a culturally diverse community through parallel English and Spanish Mass schedules spanning every weekend and most weekdays, with confession available in both languages, and faith formation programming from Pre-K through adulthood. Its product surface includes administration of all seven Catholic sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), a graded religious education program (P.R.E.P.) for children, a Youth Ministry for grades 6-12 with retreats and National Catholic Youth Conference participation, Adult Formation, Young Adult Ministry, and more than 25 active ministries including Hispanic ministries, music ministry, Legion of Mary, Knights of Columbus Council #12235, prison ministry, and ministry to the sick.

The underlying technology stack is composed entirely of standard parish SaaS tools rather than proprietary systems: the website (holycrossorlando.org) runs on the WeConnect / LPi platform with bulletin publishing via ParishesOnline; donations are processed through OSV Online Giving (osvonlinegiving.com / osvhub.com); and social engagement occurs through Facebook and Instagram. There is no mobile application, no API, and no AI/ML capability. Communication channels include a weekly Sunday bulletin with archives dating to May 2020, email subscription delivery, and the parish website.

The business model is nonprofit and donation-funded. Revenue is generated primarily through voluntary tithes and offerings collected at Mass and via the OSV online giving platform, with a modest secondary revenue stream from local-business advertising sold in the bulletin. A one-time $50 sacramental donation is collected for First Communion preparation. The go-to-market is community-led: outreach occurs through Mass attendance, parish registration, word-of-mouth within the bilingual community, and digital touchpoints. Customer segments are demographic personas rather than enterprise accounts — English-speaking Catholics, Spanish-speaking Catholics (Ministerios Hispanos), youth in grades 6-12, children in PreK-5, and young adults ages 20-39 — each with tailored programming and use cases. The parish is led by Pastor Rev. Esúa Nel García with a Parochial Vicar and an operations and administrative team of approximately nine additional staff.

Name

Holycross Catholic Church

Legal name

Holy Cross Catholic Church

Website

https://holycrossorlando.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Holy Cross Catholic Church is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Catholic parish in Southwest Orlando, Florida, under the Diocese of Orlando, offering Mass, all seven sacraments, and 25+ ministries serving youth, adults, Hispanic, and multicultural communities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Parish Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Catholic parish services
• Sacramental ministry
• Faith formation programs
• Religious education
• Youth and adult ministry

Headquarters

HQ city

Orlando

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary donations from congregation members during weekly Mass services and through online giving platforms. The church offers online giving capabilities for regular tithes and special donations.
2. Stewardship Donations: Church encourages members to commit time, talent, and treasure as part of their stewardship commitment. Online giving platform allows flexible scheduling of donations.
3. Bulletin Advertising: Local businesses purchase advertisement space in the church bulletin and on the website to reach the parish community. This supports church communication needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Holy Cross Catholic Church is a parish offering Catholic worship services (weekend and daily Mass in English and Spanish), administration of all seven sacraments, and tiered faith formation from PreK through adult. Ministry programming includes youth ministry (grades 6-12), Hispanic ministries, music ministry, prison ministry, ministry to the sick, fraternal organizations (Knights of Columbus, Legion of Mary), and young adult initiatives. Revenue is generated through voluntary tithes, stewardship commitments, and bulletin advertising.

Product overview

Holy Cross Catholic Church is a parish offering Catholic religious services and spiritual programs. The church provides Mass services in English and Spanish, administers all seven sacraments (Baptism, Reconciliation, Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, Holy Orders), and operates faith formation programs spanning from Pre-K through adult. Key programs include Youth Ministry (grades 6-12) with Peer Ministry and retreats, Hispanic Ministries with numerous Spanish-language groups, Music Ministry for liturgical worship, and parish publications including weekly bulletins. Additional services include online giving, sick call ministry, and Prison Ministry. The church also hosts a Knights of Columbus council for fraternal service activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Weekend and Daily Mass Services (English and Spanish) Weekly and daily Catholic Mass celebrations offered in both English and Spanish, with multiple weekend schedules (Saturday 5pm English, Saturday 7pm Spanish; Sunday 8:30am, 10am, 5pm English; Sunday 7am, 12pm, 7pm Spanish) and daily Mass schedules including English (Mon 6pm, Tue-Fri 8am) and Spanish (Mon-Fri 12pm, Thu 6pm) for parish members and visitors.
• Sacraments Administration of all seven Catholic sacraments: Baptism, Reconciliation (Confession), First Communion, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Orders. Confession schedule includes Thursday 5-6pm, Friday 1-3pm, Saturday 4-5pm and 6-7pm, Sunday 6-7pm.
• Faith Formation and Religious Education (PreK through Adult) Religious education programs including P.R.E.P. (PreK-5th grade), Middle School Formation, Youth Grades 6-12, and Adult Formation. P.R.E.P. is offered in four schedule options (Monday/Tuesday afternoon/evening) and explores the four pillars: the Creed, Sacraments, Christian Life, and Prayer. Programs are offered in both English and Spanish.
• Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12) Youth ministry programs for grades 6-12 including Peer Ministry, Youth Retreats, Service opportunities, Confirmation preparation, National Catholic Youth Conference participation, Summer Mission Trip, and Wednesday evening formation/Bible study/praise and worship. Goals aligned to Renewing the Vision: discipleship, participation, and personal/spiritual growth.
• Hispanic Ministries (Ministerios Hispanos) Spanish-language ministry programs including Apologetica, Caminantes Con Jesus, Camino Neocatecumenal, Circulo de Oracion, Clases de Biblia, Cursillo de Cristiandad, EMAUS (Hombres and Mujeres), Encuentro Familiar, Escuela de Evangelizacion San Andres, Legion de Maria (Nuestra Sra. de Guadalupe and Juvenil), Matrimonios en Cristo, Ministerio de Jovenes Guardianes de Cristo, Ministerio de Musica, Ministerio de la Carcel, Ministerio de Lectores, Ministerio Financiero, Ministerio de Musica Holy Family, Ministros de Hospitalidad, Ministros Extraordinarios de la Santa Comunion, Monaguillos (Altar Servers), Pescadores de Hombres, Renovacion Conyugal, Respeto a la Vida, Solo Para Mujeres, and Taller de Oracion y Vida.
• Music and Liturgy Ministry Music ministry providing liturgical music for Masses in both English and Spanish, with opportunities for singers and musicians to participate in worship celebrations.
• Online Giving Electronic donation system through OSV Online Giving (osvhub.com/holycrossorlando) allowing parishioners to contribute via credit card or bank transfer, with flexible scheduling of recurring donations and stewardship commitments.
• Knights of Columbus Council #12235 Parish chapter of the Catholic fraternal organization Knights of Columbus, providing community service, monthly blood drives, and parish support activities for Catholic men and their families.
• Ministry to the Sick Pastoral care and communion visits to homebound and hospitalized parishioners, bringing the Eucharist and spiritual support to those unable to attend Mass in person.
• Prison Ministry Ministry bringing faith, hope, and healing to incarcerated individuals through collaboration with the Diocese of Orlando Criminal Justice Office, providing spiritual support and sacramental ministry in correctional facilities.
• Young Adult Ministry Diocesan-wide initiative connecting young adult Catholics (ages 20-39) through formation, fellowship, service, and spiritual opportunities. The parish-based community supports both married and single adults seeking peer community and faith growth during young adulthood.
• Weekly Church Bulletin and Publications Weekly church bulletins published through ParishesOnline containing current events, ministry announcements, Mass schedules, and supporter advertisements. Archives available dating back to May 2020, with email subscription option for parishioners.
• Filipino Ministry Filipino Catholic ministry serving the Filipino-American community at the parish through culturally relevant faith formation, fellowship, and sacramental support.
• Christ Est Sauveur (French-speaking Ministry) French-speaking Catholic ministry serving Francophone parishioners through culturally relevant worship, fellowship, and faith formation opportunities.
• Religious Article Shop Parish-operated religious article shop providing religious goods to parishioners and visitors.

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Diocese of Orlando: Ecclesiastical governance body overseeing Holy Cross and dozens of other parishes in Central Florida. Relevant as the broader institutional incumbent that allocates clergy, sets policy, and provides shared digital infrastructure (e.g., OSV).

Direct peers

• Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church: Large Orlando-area Catholic parish with extensive faith formation, youth ministry, and stewardship programs. Direct peer in scale, programming breadth, and Diocesan affiliation.
• St. James Cathedral: Diocesan mother church for the Diocese of Orlando, also serving a multilingual Orlando-area Catholic congregation with full sacramental programming and faith formation. Highly comparable as a large central-Florida Catholic parish under the same diocese.
• St. Andrew Catholic Church (Orlando): Catholic parish within the Diocese of Orlando with traditional sacramental and formation programs. Comparable in Diocesan affiliation, Mass schedule structure, and stewardship-based funding.
• Corpus Christi Catholic Church (Celebration, FL): Central Florida Catholic parish with comprehensive faith formation, youth ministry, and bilingual programs under the same Diocese of Orlando. Comparable parish scale and program mix.
• Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe: Major Catholic Marian shrine and parish in Orlando serving a wide regional congregation with sacraments, formation, and ministries. Comparable in sacramental scope and community-driven ministry portfolio.
• St. Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church: Catholic parish in the Orlando region offering sacraments, faith formation, and ministries with strong bilingual/multicultural outreach. Closely comparable in ministry model and demographic targeting.
• Christ the King Catholic Church (Orlando): Orlando-area Catholic parish offering sacraments, faith formation, and youth ministry under the Diocese of Orlando. Comparable in programming breadth and demographics.

Regional players

• Church of the Epiphany (Osceola County, FL): Catholic parish serving Osceola County near the same Southwest Orlando catchment as Holy Cross, with bilingual Mass offerings and faith formation. Comparable as a regional Catholic competitor for the same demographic.
• Annunciation Catholic Church (Altamonte Springs): Catholic parish in the greater Orlando metro serving a multilingual congregation with full sacramental programming. Comparable as a regional bilingual peer in the same diocese.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HolyCrossCCOrlando
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/holycross-catholic-church

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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