A Roman Catholic parish website homepage should make it easy for parishioners and visitors to know who you are, when to come, and how to participate—all at a glance. If someone visits your homepage, they should answer these questions in 10 seconds:
1.) Where is this parish?
2.) When is Mass?
3.) How do I get involved or contact someone?
1. Clear Parish Identity (Top of Page)
- Parish name and diocese
- Logo or church photo
- A short mission statement or Scripture verse
- Prominent Mass Times (weekend first)
- “Welcome to St. Joseph Parish — Serving Christ in Word and Sacrament”
2. Mass & Sacrament Schedule (Most Important)
- This should be immediately visible without scrolling.
- Essential items
- Weekend Mass times
- Daily Mass times
- Confession times
- Adoration (if applicable)
- Holy Days (with a note if upcoming)
- 💡 Many parishes use a “Mass Times” button that links to a full schedule.
3. Welcome Message
- A short, warm paragraph from:
- The pastor, or
- The parish community as a whole
- Include:
- An invitation to new parishioners
- A link to “Register with the Parish”
4. Parish Announcements & Alerts
- Highlight what’s happening right now:
- Special liturgies (holy days, feast days)
- Schedule changes
- Parish missions or retreats
- Emergency/weather notices
- Keep this concise and current—outdated notices damage trust.
5. Quick Access Buttons (Highly Recommended)
- Use large, simple buttons for:
- Mass Times
- Bulletin
- Live Stream / Recordings
- Give Online
- Contact Us
- New Parishioners
- These should be easy to tap on a phone.
6. Upcoming Events
- A short list (3–5 items):
- Parish events
- Faith formation dates
- Community activities
- Include:
- Event title
- Date
- Link to full calendar
7. Online Giving & Stewardship
7. Online Giving & Stewardship
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Clearly visible “Donate” or “Give” button
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Brief stewardship message (1 sentence is enough)
8. Parish Contact Information (Visible on Homepage)
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Parish address
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Phone number
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Email
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Office hours
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Map link