MISION CRISTO REY

What MISION CRISTO REY does

Misión Cristo Rey is an autonomous Old Catholic church and the Diocese of California under the Iglesia Católica Antigua, founded in 2021 and headquartered in Bellflower, California. The organization operates as Misioneros de Cristo Rey and is led by Obispo Angel Velandia, alongside a small clergy team of vicars, priests, deacons, and deaconesses. It is independent from the Roman Catholic Church, follows the early Ecumenical Councils and the 1889 Declaration of Utrecht, and practices optional celibacy for clergy.

The church's core offering is a full suite of seven Catholic sacraments — baptisms, quinceañera masses, marriages (including silver and gold anniversaries), first communions, confirmations, presentations, anointing of the sick, and funerals — delivered either at its Bellflower church, at family homes, or at venues of the family's choosing. It complements these services with an online catechism platform (Catequesis Online) for remote sacramental preparation, a Faculty of Theology and Communication for ministerial formation, Bible studies, and healing and liberation prayer services. The organization is closely affiliated with the Mensajeros de Fe ministry, which cross-promotes quinceañera and family-reunion events.

Commercially, Misión Cristo Rey is a private religious non-profit that does not publish financial information. Revenue is generated exclusively through voluntary donations processed via the Cornerstone giving platform, with no formal pricing disclosed for sacramental services. Outreach is community-led — relying on the website (misioncristorey.com), social media, and word-of-mouth referrals within the Hispanic/Latino Catholic community in Southern California — rather than paid acquisition.

Name

MISION CRISTO REY

Legal name

Misión Cristo Rey

Website

https://misioncristorey.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Misión Cristo Rey is an autonomous Old Catholic church in Bellflower, California, serving Hispanic/Latino families with sacraments such as baptisms, quinceañeras, marriages, and online catechism.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious and Sacramental Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA)

Keywords

• Religious services
• Catholic sacraments
• Faith formation
• Online catechism
• Spiritual counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellflower

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Offerings: The church accepts donations through a third-party giving platform (Cornerstone) at give.cornerstone.cc/misioncristorey. Members and community members make voluntary financial contributions to support the church's mission and sacramental activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Misión Cristo Rey is an independent Old Catholic diocese that celebrates the seven Catholic sacraments — including baptisms, quinceañera masses, marriages (and Silver/Gold anniversaries), first communions, confirmations, child presentations, anointing of the sick, and funerals — celebrated at the church, at the family's home, or at a venue of the family's choosing. The diocese also offers online catechism (Catequesis Online) for remote sacramental preparation, healing and liberation prayer services, Bible studies, and a Faculty of Theology and Public Communication for ministerial formation, supported entirely by voluntary donations.

Product overview

Misión Cristo Rey is a religious organization offering spiritual and sacramental services. The company provides religious ceremonies including Baptisms (Bautismos), Quinceañera Masses (Misa de Quince Años), Marriages (Matrimonios), First Communions (Primeras Comuniones), Confirmations (Confirmaciones), and Presentations (Presentaciones). Additional services include Online Catechism (Catequesis Online), Healing and Liberation Prayer (Oración de Sanación y Liberación), Bible Studies (Estudios Bíblicos), and a Theology and Public Communication Faculty (Facultad de Teología y Comunicación). The organization is an independent branch of the Ancient Catholic Church, operating as Missionaries of Christ the King.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bautismos (Baptisms) Baptism ceremonies in which individuals are received through Water and the Spirit into the People of God, celebrated for children and adults in the diocese.
• Misa de Quince Años (Quinceañera Mass) Blessing Mass celebrating a young woman's 15th birthday, celebrated at the church, at home, or at a venue chosen by the family.
• Matrimonios y Bodas de Plata y Oro (Marriages and Silver/Gold Anniversaries) Marriage ceremonies and anniversary blessings, including Silver and Gold wedding anniversaries, celebrated in church or at the couple's chosen location.
• Primeras Comuniones (First Communions) First Communion ceremonies for children, administering the Eucharist as the body of Christ.
• Confirmaciones (Confirmations) Confirmation ceremonies in which recipients are filled with the Holy Spirit.
• Presentaciones (Child Presentations) Ceremonies presenting children to the Lord in the biblical temple tradition.
• Catequesis Online (Online Catechism) Online catechetical courses that prepare individuals remotely to receive Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, and additional sacraments, accessible from anywhere.
• Oración de Sanación y Liberación (Healing and Liberation Prayer) Prayer services focused on spiritual healing and liberation, conducted at the church, at home, or at a preferred venue.
• Estudios Bíblicos (Bible Studies) Bible study sessions for deepening faith and biblical knowledge among community members.
• Facultad de Teología y Comunicación (Faculty of Theology and Public Communication) Theological education and public communication program for the formation of church ministers and missionaries.
• Visitas a Enfermos, Funerales y Bendiciones (Sick Visits, Funerals, and Blessings) Pastoral ceremonies for the sick, funerals, and family blessings conducted by clergy.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mensajeros de FecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMensajeros de Fe (Messenger of Faith) is a closely affiliated ministry that shares cultural and traditional values with Misión Cristo Rey. The two organizations cross-promote events, sacramental services, and faith formation programs targeting the Hispanic/Latino Catholic community. Mensajeros de Fe organizes events including quinceañeras, and Misión Cristo Rey provides the sacramental and liturgical framework.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Archdiocese of Los Angeles: The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles is the largest Catholic jurisdiction in Southern California. It is a broad incumbent because it serves the same Hispanic/Latino Catholic population with Spanish-language masses, quinceañera celebrations, and sacramental preparation — though under Roman Catholic canonical authority rather than Old Catholic governance.
• Diocese of Orange: The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange covers Orange County adjacent to Misión Cristo Rey's footprint. It is a broad incumbent because it provides the same sacramental services (baptisms, quinceañeras, weddings) to the same Southern California Hispanic/Latino market under Roman Catholic authority.
• Diocese of San Bernardino: The Diocese of San Bernardino covers the Inland Empire region, including Ontario where Misión Cristo Rey has a clergy presence. It is a broad incumbent because it provides the same sacramental services to the same Hispanic/Latino population in the same geographic area under Roman Catholic canonical authority.

Direct peers

• Old Catholic Church of America: The Old Catholic Church of America is a U.S. Old Catholic jurisdiction operating under the same Utrecht lineage. It is directly comparable because it offers Catholic sacraments independent of Rome and competes for the same independent-minded Catholic congregants as Misión Cristo Rey.
• Anglican Catholic Church: The Anglican Catholic Church is a Continuing Anglican jurisdiction retaining traditional Catholic liturgy and Holy Orders. It is directly comparable because it represents another traditional-Catholic offshoot offering valid-appearing Catholic worship to those seeking alternatives to Roman Catholicism.
• Polish National Catholic Church: The Polish National Catholic Church is a U.S. Old Catholic denomination with historical roots in the Declaration of Utrecht tradition. It is directly comparable because it offers valid Catholic sacraments under independent Old Catholic governance, competing for the same faith-seekers who want alternatives to Roman Catholic authority.
• Independent Old Catholic Church: The Independent Old Catholic Church is another U.S. Old Catholic jurisdiction retaining Western Catholic liturgy. It is directly comparable because it operates under Old Catholic lineage and competes for the same faith-seekers who want valid-appearing Catholic worship outside Roman authority.
• Ecumenical Catholic Church of America: The Ecumenical Catholic Church of America is an independent Catholic jurisdiction with married clergy and inclusive policies. It is directly comparable because it offers the same independent-Catholic value proposition — married priests, flexible sacramental access — targeting adults seeking post-Roman alternatives.

Others

• Mensajeros de Fe: Mensajeros de Fe is a closely affiliated Hispanic Catholic ministry that organizes quinceañeras and cultural events. It is an ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but operates in the same cultural space and is the church's primary strategic partner for community-driven event volume.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mision-cristo-rey

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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