Come Join us Let's Build a Church
We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization recognized by the government
We are Let's Build a Church Inc.
At Let’s Build a Church Inc., our mission is to build Catholic Churches
in areas of need so that the faithful can hear the word of God and receive the sacraments. We are equally committed to supporting
children in need through educational and basic living assistance,
planting seeds of hope for a better future.
Who We Are
We are a self-funded nonprofit organization led and managed entirely by Catholic laypeople who are deeply committed to the mission of the Church.
No director, officer, or member receives any financial compensation.
This all-volunteer model ensures that your donations go directly to the communities we serve — not to overhead or salaries.
Our Model: Faith-Driven and Community-Led
To ensure that our work is grounded in true service and local need, we collaborate exclusively with Catholic clergy — priests and nuns — in identifying, planning, and executing each project. These clergy members act as our local partners and project facilitators. They oversee procurement, disbursement of funds, and project supervision, serving as faithful stewards of both resources and community trust.
Our mission has two parts.
Faith In Action. This program focuses on helping the underprivileged communities build and finish their place of worship so the people can have a secure, safe and, comfortable place to pray, be with God and create a friendly and peaceful community. The church we are building for the community mirrors the image of their simple lifestyle. The day laborers are from the community which gives them the opportunity to earn a living and at the same time build their church. Most of the communities we choose belong to the poorest of the poor and helping them build their church is not only giving them hope spiritually but also an opportunity to provide for their families.
Down and Up. This program is designed to give the children in need a chance to have a better life through educational and living assistance. Because of poverty, children cannot attend school or perform well in school due to lack of school supplies, books and transportation to go to school. As a domino effect, most of the children cannot meet the scholastic qualification to receive a scholarship grant. Down and up program aims to send children who wanted to go to school and has the determination to succeed in life. We realize that focusing on scholastic performance alone would limit the opportunity to have an education. This is our way to encourage children in areas of need to chase their dreams and become better people so they can also give back to their communities in the future.
Projects
Santa Maria Reina de Todos Los Santos (Ensenada, Mexico)
Our mission statement all started with the simple vision to help Fr. Santiago build a church for this community. We saw the need to build a place of worship for the faithful of Ensenada.
St. Isidore Chapel (in Barangay Bongliw) Northern Samar, Philippines
One of the poorest villages in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. This village is a 30 minute boat ride from the local town. They started building their church since 1974.
St. Isidore Chapel (in E.J. Dulay) Northern Samar, Philippines
San Antonio de Padua (in Brgy. Sibunot). Northern Samar, Philippines
E.J.Dulay community is an hour boat ride from the town and it belongs to the poorest community in Northern Samar, Philippines with rough road and limited access to public transportation.
San Antonio de Padua (in Brgy. Sibunot). Northern Samar, Philippines
Immaculate Conception Chapel (Brgy. San Jose) Western Samar, Philippines
San Antonio de Padua (in Brgy. Sibunot). Northern Samar, Philippines
This community is in the far flung village of Northern Samar, Philippines. Most of the villagers here are day laborers, farmers and fishermen. Most of them are just relaying on their food crops for food.
Chapel for the inmates Northern Samar, Philippines
Immaculate Conception Chapel (Brgy. San Jose) Western Samar, Philippines
Immaculate Conception Chapel (Brgy. San Jose) Western Samar, Philippines
In coordination with the Prison Ministry headed by Sr. Ann Acedera of the Missionary Sisters of the Poor of Christ we are in the process of building a small chapel for the inmates to bring them closer to Christ, give them hope and renew their faith.
Immaculate Conception Chapel (Brgy. San Jose) Western Samar, Philippines
Immaculate Conception Chapel (Brgy. San Jose) Western Samar, Philippines
Immaculate Conception Chapel (Brgy. San Jose) Western Samar, Philippines
This chapel is in the western part of Samar, Philippines and is needing some repairs and improvements. Household income is below minimum and their income is not enough to support their own family's daily needs.