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==History== | ==History== | ||
Blessed Sacrament Parish originated amid wartime housing expansions in the Washington metropolitan area, particularly in developments like Fairlington and Parkfairfax built to accommodate workers near the Pentagon. In the early 1940s, Catholic families in these areas attended Masses at nearby missions or parishes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://blessedsacramentcc.org/parish-life/photos-history/ |title=Photos / History |publisher=Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church |access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> | Blessed Sacrament Parish originated amid wartime housing expansions in the Washington metropolitan area, particularly in developments like Fairlington and Parkfairfax built to accommodate workers near the Pentagon. In the early 1940s, Catholic families in these areas attended Masses at nearby missions or parishes.<ref name="BSHistory">{{cite web |url=https://blessedsacramentcc.org/parish-life/photos-history/ |title=Photos / History |publisher=Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church |access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> | ||
The parish was formally established around 1945–1946 under Msgr. Martin T. Quinn as founding pastor. Groundbreaking for the new church occurred in 1986, coinciding with celebrations of Fr. Quinn's priestly anniversary, and the current building was completed thereafter.<ref | The parish was formally established around 1945–1946 under Msgr. Martin T. Quinn as founding pastor. Groundbreaking for the new church occurred in 1986, coinciding with celebrations of Fr. Quinn's priestly anniversary, and the current building was completed thereafter.<ref name="BSHistory" /> | ||
Blessed Sacrament School opened in 1949, initially staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, who served until 1992. The school has twice received Blue Ribbon recognition from the U.S. Department of Education.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholicherald.com/article/local/blessed-sacrament-school-celebrates-75-years-of-excellence-and-catholic-identity/ |title=Blessed Sacrament School celebrates 75 years of excellence and Catholic identity |publisher=Arlington Catholic Herald |date=November 1, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> | Blessed Sacrament School opened in 1949, initially staffed by the Sisters of the Holy Cross, who served until 1992. The school has twice received Blue Ribbon recognition from the U.S. Department of Education.<ref name="School75">{{cite web |url=https://www.catholicherald.com/article/local/blessed-sacrament-school-celebrates-75-years-of-excellence-and-catholic-identity/ |title=Blessed Sacrament School celebrates 75 years of excellence and Catholic identity |publisher=Arlington Catholic Herald |date=November 1, 2024 |access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> | ||
Parishioners have long been active in social outreach, instrumental in establishing ALIVE Inc. and Carpenter’s Shelter for food and housing assistance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.catholicherald.com/article/local/parishes/blessed-sacrament-church/ |title=Blessed Sacrament Church |publisher=Arlington Catholic Herald |access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> The parish joined the Diocese of Arlington upon its erection in 1974. | Parishioners have long been active in social outreach, instrumental in establishing ALIVE Inc. and Carpenter’s Shelter for food and housing assistance.<ref name="BSHerald">{{cite web |url=https://www.catholicherald.com/article/local/parishes/blessed-sacrament-church/ |title=Blessed Sacrament Church |publisher=Arlington Catholic Herald |access-date=December 14, 2025}}</ref> The parish joined the Diocese of Arlington upon its erection in 1974. | ||
==Special features== | ==Special features== | ||
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==Architecture== | ==Architecture== | ||
The current church, built following groundbreaking in 1986, features a modern design with spacious sanctuary incorporating traditional elements. The entrance is framed by ornamental cherry trees.<ref | The current church, built following groundbreaking in 1986, features a modern design with spacious sanctuary incorporating traditional elements. The entrance is framed by ornamental cherry trees.<ref name="BSHerald" /> | ||
Associated buildings include the parochial school (pre-K through grade 8) and facilities supporting parish ministries. | Associated buildings include the parochial school (pre-K through grade 8) and facilities supporting parish ministries. | ||
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==Art and Devotional Features== | ==Art and Devotional Features== | ||
The sanctuary integrates traditional Catholic artwork despite its modern structure. Notable features include hand-carved Stations of the Cross, tabernacle, crucifix, and a statue of the Holy Family, crafted by artisans in Ortisei, Italy.<ref | The sanctuary integrates traditional Catholic artwork despite its modern structure. Notable features include hand-carved Stations of the Cross, tabernacle, crucifix, and a statue of the Holy Family, crafted by artisans in Ortisei, Italy.<ref name="BSHerald" /> | ||
These elements are designed to enhance prayer and reflection for worshippers. | These elements are designed to enhance prayer and reflection for worshippers. | ||