Come Join us Let's Build a Church
We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization recognized by the government
We are a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization recognized by the government
Our mission is to build Catholic Churches in underprivileged areas so the people can hear the word of God and receive the sacraments; and provide educational and living assistance to children in need.
Since no monetary compensation is given to any director, officer, member and volunteer we deemed it is best for us to directly reach out to the clergy when executing our project/s because they have the purest intention of making sure that the needs of the community is addressed.
Let’s Build a Church Inc. only works directly with the clergy, priests and nuns when executing or choosing a project. The assigned clergy will then become our representative and project facilitator for the program being conducted in their own community. They are responsible in procurement, disbursement of funds and supervision of the project/s.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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