Pax Christi Catholic Community

THE CHALLENGE

A parish defined by connection, participation and a deep sense of belonging, Pax Christi Catholic Community in Lone Tree, Colorado, had a growing need for capital improvements. What began in 1987 with just 40 households gathering for Mass in a school gym had grown to a thriving parish of more than 1,300 families, with new households joining each month. This rapid growth, while a tremendous blessing, created real and immediate challenges. The parish’s existing facilities, originally designed for a much smaller community, could no longer support the vibrant parish life taking place each day. Ministries lacked meeting space, large gatherings exceeded capacity, the food pantry struggled to meet demand and staff worked in tight quarters. The need was not for a larger church, but for space that could sustain and expand the parish’s mission of fellowship, service and formation.

THE VISION

Pax Christi leadership envisioned a campus that could match the energy and generosity of its people. The goals for a campaign included:

• Constructing a new parish hall to more than double gathering capacity and support ministries.
• Improving accessibility with additional parking, entrances and restrooms.
• Enhancing hospitality through a welcoming narthex and gathering spaces.
• Expanding and redesigning the food pantry to better serve neighbors in need.
• Renovating administrative offices and improving campus functionality.

THE SOLUTION

Pax Christi chose to partner with the Steier Group to lead a capital campaign that matched the parish’s spirit of unity and shared responsibility. Through a comprehensive planning study, clear communication and strong volunteer-led outreach, every household was invited to participate in the effort. The Loving & Serving in the Peace of Christ Capital Campaign emphasized participation across the entire parish, reinforcing the community’s identity as one family in Christ. With steady guidance, practical planning, beautifully designed materials and a focus on mission, this campaign surpassed the low-end projection by 159%, ensuring that the parish has the space it needs to continue welcoming, serving and forming disciples for years to go.