Nativity Church (Diocese of Arlington)

Nativity Catholic Church
Dedication:	Nativity of Our Lord
Venerated Saints:	Our Lady, Saint Joseph
Diocese:	Diocese of Arlington
Deanery:	Deanery 4
Address:	6400 Nativity Lane, Burke, VA 22015
Coordinates:	38.7833, -77.2667
City:	Burke, VA
Subdivision:	Virginia
Country:	United States
County:	Fairfax County
Website:	https://nativityburke.org/
Founded:	1971
School:	Yes
Email:	office@nativityburke.org

Nativity Catholic Church is a territorial parish in the Diocese of Arlington, located in Burke, Virginia. Dedicated to the Nativity of Our Lord—the birth of Jesus Christ in Bethlehem, celebrated on December 25 as one of the principal feasts of the liturgical year—the parish serves a suburban community in Fairfax County and operates Nativity Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8).

Established in 1971 to accommodate population growth in the area, the parish initially celebrated Masses in local facilities before dedicating its current church building in 1982. As of December 19, 2025, Nativity offers extensive ministries, including religious education, youth programs, and charitable outreach.

The parish community fosters devotion to the mystery of the Incarnation through celebration of Christmas and reflection on the humility of Christ's birth.

History

Nativity Parish was established in 1971 by the Diocese of Arlington to serve the growing Catholic population in Burke.

The current church building was dedicated in 1982. Nativity Catholic School opened subsequently.

The parish has expanded ministries over the decades to meet community needs.

School

Nativity Catholic School (pre-K through grade 8) provides faith-integrated education within the parish community.

The school emphasizes academic excellence and spiritual formation.

Special features

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

Architecture

The church building, dedicated in 1982, reflects late twentieth-century design with capacity for 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 the Nativity of Our Lord, often portraying the Infant Jesus in the manger with Mary and Joseph.

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.