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St. Christopher Catholic Church Of Chester

1861 Harbor Drive
410-643-6220

Mission

Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth and the Life! It is our goal to educate the mind with true understanding of the faith, to fill the heart with God’s peace, love, and compassion, and to prompt young Catholics into fruitful action.

In this way, they may learn to imitate Christ’s Way, know and believe in the Lord’s objective Truth, and share in the fullness of a Life as intended by our Heavenly Father.

We are honored to assist parents in exercising their role as “primary teachers of their children in the way of faith” .
We will provide catechistic education of authentic Catholic doctrine on matters of faith and morals and help students cultivate a personal relationship with God through prayers, sacraments, and reflection.

We will encourage adherence to God’s commandments of love and promote awareness and opportunities for serving God through the community and daily good acts.

Our programs uses the Faith in Life series which builds and rebuilds faith formation.

History:

The first formal meeting of parishioners occurred in October of 1952. The first Mass was held at St. Martin's Camp Chapel in Love Point on September 20, 1953. Mr. David Nichols donated the existing property to St. Christopher's in honor of his mother and groundbreaking ceremonies commenced on October 31, 1954. The first Mass was held a year later on October 2, 1955. A parish Council was formed in the fall of 1967 and CCD building was added in 1971. In 1977 the parish build a rectory for its priests. A new parish Center was added in 1991. The parish will celebrate it's 50th Anniversary in 2004


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