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 {{Parish
 |Dedication=Saint Catherine of Siena
-|VeneratedSaints=Saint Dominic, Our Lady
+|VeneratedSaints=
 |ShortName=Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
-|ParishImage=Generic church icon.jpg
+|ParishLocation=38.9350, -77.3628
-|ParishLocation=38.98712, -77.31435
+|MailingAddress=1020 Springvale Road, Great Falls, VA 22066
-|MailingAddress=1020 Springvale Rd., Great Falls, VA 22066
 |Diocese=Diocese of Arlington
 |Deanery=Deanery 3
-|City=Oakton, VA
+|City=Great Falls, VA
 |County=Fairfax County
 |AdministrativeSubdivision=Virginia
 |Country=United States
-|ParishWebsite=https://saintcatherineschurch.org
+|ParishWebsite=https://saintcatherineschurch.org/
-|ParishFounded=1967
+|ParishFounded=1966
 |ParishSchool=Yes
-|ParishEmailAddress=office@stcatherinesiena.org
+|ParishEmailAddress=office@saintcatherineschurch.org
+|ParishImage=Generic church icon.jpg
 }}
-'''Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Oakton, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Catherine of Siena|Saint Catherine of Siena]], the fourteenth-century Dominican tertiary, mystic, and Doctor of the Church—canonized in 1461 by Pope Pius II and proclaimed Doctor in 1970 by Pope Paul VI for her theological writings and role in Church reform—the parish operates Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) and emphasizes faith formation and community service.
-Established in 1967 amid suburban growth in Fairfax County, the parish initially held Masses in local facilities before dedicating its church in 1971. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Catherine of Siena serves a vibrant community with extensive ministries, including religious education and charitable outreach.
+'''Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church''' is a territorial parish in the [[Diocese of Arlington]], located in Great Falls, Virginia. Dedicated to [[Catherine of Siena|Saint Catherine of Siena]], the fourteenth-century Dominican tertiary, mystic, and Doctor of the Church—canonized in 1461 and proclaimed Doctor in 1970 for her theological writings and diplomatic efforts in Church affairs—the parish operates Siena Academy, a Montessori-based Catholic school (pre-K through grade 8).
+Established in 1966 amid suburban growth in northern Fairfax County, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Saint Catherine of Siena serves a community emphasizing traditional Catholic worship, Eucharistic adoration, and faithful adherence to Church teaching.
-The parish community fosters devotion to its patroness through celebration of her feast on April 29 and reflection on her writings.
+The parish community fosters devotion to its patroness through study of her life and writings, reflecting her charism of contemplative prayer and active service.
 ==History==
-Saint Catherine of Siena Parish was established in 1967 by Bishop John J. Russell of the Diocese of Richmond (predecessor to the Diocese of Arlington for this area until 1974) to serve the growing Catholic population in Oakton and surrounding communities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee/our-diocese/our-history/parish-history-profiles/saint-catherine-of-siena/ |title=Saint Catherine of Siena |publisher=Catholic Diocese of Arlington |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>
+Saint Catherine of Siena Parish was established in 1966 by the Diocese of Arlington (then part of the Diocese of Richmond until 1974) to serve Catholics in the Great Falls area.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://saintcatherineschurch.org/ |title=Home |publisher=Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.arlingtondiocese.org/jubilee/our-diocese/our-history/parish-history-profiles/saint-catherine-of-siena-great-falls/ |title=Saint Catherine of Siena (Great Falls) |publisher=Catholic Diocese of Arlington |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>
-Initial Masses were celebrated in borrowed spaces. The church building was dedicated in 1971. Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School opened subsequently.
+The current church building was constructed in subsequent years. Siena Academy, using a Montessori approach integrated with Catholic faith formation, serves the parish educational needs.
-The parish has expanded ministries over the decades to meet community needs.
+The parish maintains a focus on reverent liturgy and orthodox teaching.
 ==School==
-Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) provides faith-integrated education within the parish community.
+Siena Academy (pre-K through grade 8) employs the Montessori method, emphasizing self-directed learning while incorporating daily opportunities for Mass and religious education.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://saintcatherineschurch.org/ |title=Home |publisher=Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church |access-date=December 19, 2025}}</ref>
-The school emphasizes academic excellence and spiritual formation.
+The academy aims to form students in faith and academics.
 ==Special features==
-* Active religious education and youth ministries
+* Extended Eucharistic adoration on Wednesdays and First Fridays
-* Charitable outreach programs
+* Emphasis on traditional Catholic worship and inquiry classes for deepening faith
+* Montessori-based parish academy with daily Mass opportunities
 ==Architecture==
-The church building, dedicated in 1971, reflects late twentieth-century design suited to suburban parish life.
+The church building reflects mid-to-late twentieth-century design, providing a prayerful space for the community.
 ==Art and devotional features==
-Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Catherine of Siena, often portraying her in Dominican habit receiving the stigmata or with a lily and book, symbols from hagiographic tradition.
+Specific details on stained glass windows, statues, sculptures, or other interior artwork are limited in publicly available sources as of December 19, 2025. Devotional elements typically include representations of Saint Catherine of Siena, often portraying her in Dominican habit with symbols such as a lily, book, or crucifix, drawn from hagiographic tradition.
 ==Relics==