Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Ravipadu
“And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it.” - (Matt. 16:18)
Church is the symbol of the presence of God.
Ravipadu is one of the three biggest parishes in the diocese of Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. In India the oldest Catholicism is found in Kerala in the first century with the arrival of St. Thomas. But in the state of Andhra Pradesh, Catholic faith found its roots in between 1710-1720. The people of the village have received the faith of Christianity in 18th century. Since then they live and lead their lives in the faith of Christianity.
Our Church
The Church of the Immaculate Conception was built before 140 years. It only can accommodate 250 people in the Church. As the community is growing year after year with the young men and women embrace the religious life and priesthood, the parish church is not enough for the community to participate in the Holy Eucharist and other sacraments. Therefore, the construction of the Church to accommodate the people of the parish is inevitable and awaited.
There are almost 36 priests and more than 50 Nuns from this village alone. There are many more priests and nuns from other villages of this community.
Since the community is big and the church cannot accommodate all the people, many of them stand in an open area. Very often there is a problem for them to participate in the celebration of the sacraments, due to rain or hot sun outside the Church.
It is the wish of the people that they have the Church in their village that can accommodate all the people and enable them to participate in the celebration of the sacraments. So, there is an easy access and approachability to God. People also feel that the Church is the symbol of the presence of God. Not only Catholics but also the people who belong to other religions do stop and look at God and make a silent prayer. This gives them an opportunity to think about God.
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With humility and hope, we respectfully ask for your kind consideration and financial support to help us build a church for our parish community. Your generosity would make a lasting impact on generations to come, and we would be deeply grateful for your support.
Old Church in Ravipadu