3 Best Churches in Arlington, TX

"St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church prepares youth ages 13-18 who wish to volunteer with their peers and with children. All volunteers in the liturgical ministry have to be registered Catholics and in good standing with the Church. The cathedral has expanded to over 1,200 members, which spurred the building of a new 850-seat church designed by architect Preston Green. Confirmation, together with Baptism and the Eucharist, represents one of the three key sacraments through which a person is fully initiated into the Christian faith. St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church is also committed to serving in hospitals, nursing homes, and the military, cooking and distributing food. The council of the church focuses on the current needs and future direction through strategic planning, the promotion and practice of stewardship, and the collection of parishioner feedback.

"St. Matthew Catholic Church is interested in living the Gospel and building close family relations to bind their parish together as One Family through the power of the Holy Spirit. The first building was constructed for the school, with the auditorium also serving as a church accommodating 450 people, and it had 16 nations worshiping in three languages and living together as a parish family. The permanent church building seats nearly 1,000 faithful. The new building features office space, conference rooms, and a large hall adjacent to the cafeteria. St. Matthew Catholic Church also conducts 8 Masses on the weekend (3 in English and 5 in Spanish), with over 5,000 participants and more than 1,700 religious education participants during the school year.

"St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish is a study of Catholic scripture that fosters development in the students' faith and spiritual practices guided by the Holy Spirit. The church is a diverse family of God led by the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. They aspire to be actively supportive, ministering to one another, listening, celebrating, adoring, helping, and loving people. The church's online platform is designed for ministries, associations, and organizations to request meeting or event spaces for future events. The church's Holy Eucharist, joined by the Holy Spirit's eternal presence, is graciously blessed through the liturgies and sacraments. St. Joseph Roman Catholic Parish also offers numerous liturgical ministerial resources.