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La Parroquia de San Carlos Borromeo

Feel the Spirit of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish

Our Mission
(who we are)

St. Charles Borromeo Parish, in the Diocese of Arlington, is a community of people with various cultural backgrounds united as a family of faith empowered by Christ. We call on all to offer their unique gifts in building the Reign of God's love, as we proclaim the word of God, celebrate the Sacraments, and promote education, hospitality, justice and service.

Our Vision
(who we want to become)

As a herald of God's Reign and in the Spirit of hope, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Parish will be a joyful Christ-centered community living in solidarity and justice with our neighbors near and far.

Our Core Values

Welcoming persons of all races, cultures, and economic strata.
Nurturing the faith and spiritual growth of persons of all ages.
Celebrating the liturgy and relating the Word to daily living and the cycle of life.
Empowering all parishioners to use their gifts in a variety of ministries.
Serving the needy and promoting peace and justice locally and internationally.

Our Strategic Goals
(what we strive to do)

  1. To strengthen the faith of our members, invite others to join us and engage ecumenically in the work of justice and dialogue.
  2. To offer the workplace the illumination of faith.
  3. To celebrate the cultural and generational diversity of our members as well as our call to communion in all areas of parish life.
  4. To be a circle of caring and concern through our neighborhoods, especially for the vulnerable and the poor.
  5. To be a compassionate companion to the church’s third world Missions.
Where We've Been   Where We're Going
How we lived our mission in previous years. This is a helpful overview of both the parish and this site for newcomers and a nice reminder for established parishioners.   Our plans for this year.

See also: Frequently Asked Questions, Map & Directions, and What's New on this site.
Last modified: 31 March 2009
St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
3304 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201, USA
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