A Message from the Pastor & Next Gen Director

Yes, there will be some temporary adjustments, but our programs will continue without interruption. The Theatre and Pavilion will remain available. We will need to get creative for at least one year of programming — small groups could meet in the Theatre, All Stars could be adapted for the Pavilion, students could gather in home groups, we could borrow space for the year, but bottom line, our programs will not stop during construction.

While our current space has served us well, it is limiting our ability to reach more kids and families. Many children in our parish community are not engaged simply because we do not have the capacity to welcome them.

At the same time, our infrastructure, including heating, cooling, security, and electrical systems, has exceeded its lifespan and requires urgent upgrades. Since we must address these needs, we are seizing this opportunity to create a space designed for today’s dynamic and growing faith formation programs.

This campaign is not just about fixing buildings. It is about ensuring that every child who wants to be part of our community has a place to grow in faith.

We recognize the need for more parking and are actively exploring solutions. Due to the complexities involved in expanding the capacity of our lot, we’ve made parking a separate project. In the meantime, we are pursuing alternative options to improve accessibility for our growing community.

We estimate that the project will cost $15 million.

The short answer is inflation. The Vision Campaign was opened in 2014. In the last decade, construction costs have increased substantially.

Yes. We believe our community has capacity to fund this project. Our offertory at church has grown substantially in recent years. We’ve gone from a $3 million operating budget when we began the Vision Campaign to $6.5 million today.

17,000 square feet are being added.

You have many options. Most people choose to make a three-year commitment to increase their giving capacity. You can give through stock and assets, automatic giving at any interval, or giving at your discretion. Some people are more comfortable with writing a check and making a gift up front. Contact our Finance Director Brandon Hollern to learn more at bhollern@churchnativity.com.

Yes, the campaign was approved by two committees in the Archdiocese of Baltimore that rigorously review capital campaign proposals. We received approval from the Archbishop in September of 2024.

Our goal is to break ground in May of 2027. The timeline depends on funding, as well as permitting and construction schedules. If our community rallies together in support of this campaign and we avoid unexpected delays, we are on track to begin construction as planned.

The fruits of the Wonder Campaign will outlive all our parish leaders. It’s a gift we are presenting to our children and to our children’s children and generations to come. The campaign is supported by our pastor and staff, but it will ultimately give us capacity to continue growing and reaching the lost in our community.

Our ambitious hope is to open the new building in Fall 2028. That is dependent on innumerable factors, including funding, permits, construction, and the many elements it takes to complete this project.

The space isn’t just for the young. All ages can use it! We would have meeting space to accommodate prayer groups, ministries, adult small groups, and something we’re particularly excited about: parent small groups that meet while their kids are in program.

No. As with the church building itself there will be no “naming rights” or memorials. Neither the new wing nor any of its fixtures or finishes will bear anyone’s name.

The Archdiocese of Baltimore does not help us financially, but the Director of Facilities and Real Estate provides guidance and oversight to the project.

We are working with the Baltimore architectural firm of Hord, Coplan, and Macht, the same firm that designed the Pavilion in 2004. For the construction phase, we are following Archdiocesan guidelines to evaluate and select the best partners for the project.

The Pavilion and Theatre will not be renovated, but we intend to update them to match the new finishes and space we are adding.

Yes! The upgrades to the building will allow us to offer more times for adoration and quiet prayer. The Chapel can also host Masses, weddings, funerals, baptisms, and other worship events.