What can I expect my first visit?

First of all you'll be welcomed! At Santo Niño, we believe there are no visitors, but rather all who join us for worship are full members of our spiritual family from the moment they enter our sacred space.  

 Whoever you are, wherever you find yourself on your journey of faith, you are welcome here.

A Sacred Space

As you enter, you will notice we are a home based parish just like the early church who met in church member's homes, reflecting who we are as Catholic Christians. Our worship space is understated yet at the same time warm and welcoming to all as your eyes are drawn toward the altar and to the cross, taking our thoughts to Christ and to God whose house the parish is. 

The candles at the alter reminds us that Christ is the "Light of the world'' (John 8:12) other church appointments as God's house recalling the resurrection of Jesus.  

The Mass

As you enter, Missals are provided from which you will be able to fully follow and participate in the service, regardless of your familiarity with Catholic worship traditions.  You are welcome any seat. Any questions you might have about the service are welcome. We generally use the Third Edition of the Roman Missal.

Our Message

While our worship and music reflects the rhythms of the ancient church, the message from the pulpit reveals a living, breathing, dynamic body.  The parish stands as a place that celebrates great diversity and embraces the critical issues of our time; issues that affect all of us and either threaten or affirm who we are as God's people.

Our Music

The parish features volunteers from our congregation, giving of themselves and their talents to enhance our worship with a mixture of contemporary and traditional hymns and songs, responsorial psalms and service music. The parish uses the "Breaking Bread" Missal published by OCP, Portland, OR.