Our Lady Help of Christians Church, Portico facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Our Lady Help of Christians Church |
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| OS grid reference | SJ4844293333 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Website | http://ourladysportico.co.uk/ |
| History | |
| Status | Active |
| Founded | 1790 |
| Dedication | Mary Help of Christians |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Architect(s) | George Marsh |
| Administration | |
| Deanery | Knowsley |
| Archdiocese | Liverpool |
Our Lady Help of Christians Church is a Roman Catholic parish church located in the Portico area of Prescot, Merseyside. It was started in 1790 by a religious group called the Jesuits.
History of the Church
The Jesuits, a Catholic religious order, had been living in the Portico area since 1716. They had a house on Scoles Lane. When it became possible to build a Catholic church in the area, a local architect named George Marsh was chosen to design it.
In 1790, a small house for the priest (called a presbytery) and a chapel were built. The chapel was added to the back of the presbytery. For many years, this was the only Catholic church nearby. People came here for Mass until 1856. That's when Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph Church was built in the center of Prescot town.
Later, in the 1900s, the Jesuits handed over the church to the Archdiocese of Liverpool. The Archdiocese of Liverpool continues to look after the church today. In 2005, a special area called the Pope John Paul II Blessed Sacrament chapel was opened inside the church.
Church Services and Community
The church holds two Sunday Masses each week. One Mass is on Saturday evening at 5:30 PM. The other Mass is on Sunday morning at 11:00 AM.
Both Our Lady Help of Christians Church and Our Lady Immaculate and St Joseph Church have a connection with Our Lady's Primary School in Prescot. The school's goal is to be a "living community of God" in everything they do.
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