Christ the Redeemer (Diocese of Arlington)

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
Dedication:	Christ the Redeemer
Venerated Saints:	None specified
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 3
Address:	46833 Harry Byrd Highway, Sterling, VA 20164
Coordinates:	38.9667, -77.4167
City:	Sterling, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Loudoun County
Website:	https://www.ctrcc.org
Founded:	2004
School:	Yes
Email:	office@ctrcc.org

Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Sterling, Virginia. Dedicated to Our Lord Jesus Christ under the title "Christ the Redeemer"—emphasizing His redemptive sacrifice on the Cross and victory over sin and death—the parish serves a growing suburban community in Loudoun County.

Established in 2004 to accommodate rapid population growth in the area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building. As of December 19, 2025, Christ the Redeemer offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.

The parish community fosters devotion to Christ as Redeemer through liturgical celebrations and programs supporting spiritual renewal.

History

Christ the Redeemer Parish was established in 2004 by the Diocese of Arlington to serve the expanding Catholic population in Sterling and surrounding areas.

The parish grew quickly, reflecting regional development. The current church building was dedicated subsequently.

The parish has developed ministries focused on evangelization and community service.

Special features

• Active religious education and youth ministries
• Charitable outreach programs supporting local needs

Architecture

The church building reflects early twenty-first-century design suited to large suburban congregations.

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 Christ the Redeemer, often portraying the Crucified or Risen Lord emphasizing redemption.

Relics

According to established Catholic tradition, the main altar contains deposited relics, as is customary in dedicated churches. Specific details regarding the saints associated with these relics are not publicly documented in available sources. This follows common practice where first-class relics, often of martyrs, are sealed within the altar.