CHRISTMAS EVE MASS!
December 24, 2025 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Santa Ana, Orange County, CA
Come celebrate with the Catholic Deaf Community the incarnation of Jesus Christ into our world. The Mass/ Service will be preached in American Sign Language by Fr. Scott Allen. The readings will be in American Sign Language by our Deaf members. The mass will be voice interpreted.
Mass in Sign Language
Mass in Sign Language for the Deaf is held in the Diocese of Orange in California. Please see our Mass and Confession schedule and calendar. Did you know there are many ASL Mass locations throughout the United States? There are hundreds. Mass in ASL. Online. Mass in American Sign Language Church.
ASL Mass. Mass in ASL. Online. Sign Language Church.
Ministry
Our community offers anyone who is called to serve and open to receive appropriate training to come forward. There are a variety of ministries to get involved in. Here is a list of opportunities in which you can serve:
- Lector
- Altar server
- Sacristan
- Catechesis
- Hospitality
- Choir
- ASL Hymn Videos
- Sponsor
- Retreat leader
- Pastoral Council
- Finance Council
ASL
Anyone language is valued by the members and community who use it. It is no different for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The Church is gracious since Vatican 2 for worship and liturgical services to be done in the vernacular, that is the language of the people. American Sign Language. American Sign Language church.
Find a Mass in Sign Language
Find a Mass in Sign Language using the map below. Simply enter your city or address in the search bar. If you happen to not see a parish that you know offers Catholic liturgy, please let us know. We are continuously adding new times and locations.
Mass in American Sign Language is fascinating. It is fascinating because the mass is relatively silent. This is normal for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, but for those who are hearing and part of the community. It is a whole different world. For instance, instead of hearing music there is no music.
On solemnities we sometimes bring out the drums. Not a drum set, just simple drums that have a strong base. We use drums because the vibrations strong. An example of this is at the Alleluia proclamation. Everyone signs alleluia and the drums are played. It is a loud base sound so that all can hear. In the Bible the trumpet or a horn would sound to call the attention of the chosen people. Much similarly are the drums used for the Deaf. However, not all hear the drums.
We also cultivate an ASL choir. Much time is spent selecting appropriate music to practiced and performed in mass. On major holidays we strive to give back our skills and talents as a means to give God the glory.
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Welcome to our Deaf Church. We are Catholic and we are one. Our OC Deaf Church is vibrant and a dynamic faith filled community. Our Lord allows our congregation to continue thriving. Why? Because we follow the teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. The tradition of the Church and Holy Scripture aid us on our endeavor to know God. Our community wants to know God. We strive to be open to experience his love. Moreover, receiving the sacraments of the church that our alone Lord gives, truly satisfies our soul. Our Deaf assembly is welcoming to all cultures while maintaining the Catholic tradition and teachings. Every year we participate in the California Deaf Conference in Anaheim. Our interpreters are available to anyone who wants to attend the religious education conference. Want more religious education? Join our Catholic Orange County Deaf Church.
Our Deaf Church
Our community welcomes sojourners of other faith traditions. We walk and engage them to know of Jesus better. We do so by articulating what our faith teaches us through tradition backed by scripture. With open arms we welcome those who come from a Deaf Baptist Church tradition. We also welcome those from other non-denominational Deaf churches out there.
Join us!
Leave you current non-religious Deaf assembly and join our Catholic OC Deaf Church. Hungry for theology? We got you! We attend the California Deaf Conference, which is open to all in Anaheim. Our interpreters are there for you. Our Deaf church is easy to connect with. Our community is inclusive and values Deaf cultural norms.
We have a mixed cultural ethnic makeup and it’s makes us quite dynamic. Our potluck socials have delicious food. Vietnamese egg rolls, Mexican Carne Asada, Filipino Pad Thai, great tasting salads and deserts…etc. The great tasting earthly food is nothing in comparison to the spiritual food of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.
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OC Deaf Ministry in Orange County California is home at Christ Our Savior Catholic Parish in Santa Ana. You are able to find on our platform Catholic Churches doing California Deaf ministry. You can find such churches on the Mass and Confessions page. OC Deaf and hard of hearing ministry is growing. Deaf Christians are returning to the true Church of Christ. We are glad. Subsequently, we are taking up the mantle to offer sacramental preparation to suit the needs of the faithful. However, we are still searching on behalf of Christ for more souls. Deaf Outreach is best done when Deaf reach Deaf. In a few years time considering the growth rate we see we will be the biggest California Deaf Church.
California Deaf Ministry
California is a big state. There are a lot of churches in California. Though not many have an extensive Deaf program. In California there are a number of churches that have a full scale religious program tailored for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
In the archdiocese of San Francisco Fr. Paul Z. is pastor at St. Benedict’s parish. He has been pastor for more than a decade serving the Deaf there. He is a Deaf pastor leading the Deaf. In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles at Holy Angels parish Fr. Tom S. leads the Deaf flock. Deaf outreach in Los Angeles really strong because at Holy Angels it is a personal parish for the Deaf and Hard of hearing.
The Diocese of Orange is shepherded by a number of priests. A couple of them know enough sign language to hear confessions, preach, communicate in ASL. The other priests have been attached with the Deaf community for decades now. They are faithful in their service to satisfy the spiritual needs of many.
OC Ministry
The OC Deaf and hard of hearing ministry has it’s own Facebook page and this website to promote our presence in the Greater Los Angeles, Orange County, San Bernardino, and San Diego area. Over the years each Deaf parish in all of these areas have frequently met and done retreats together to foster greater unity amongst leaders and the faithful.
We are proud to announce that we have the only ASL mass finder in the nation, maybe even the world. You are able to find for example, the mass times our Deaf community by clicking our location on the map. And if you know of any other parishes that need to be on the map contact us.
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time in ASL
18th Sunday of Ordinary Time in ASL. ASL Catholic Media presents the 18th Sunday of Ordinary time in american sign language. This benefits the Deaf and hearing impaired in every diocese in the U.S. and world.
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Who belongs to the Catholic Church? The Diocese of Orange in California offers faith formation classes and sacramental preparation. The Diocese of Orange Catholic Deaf Community spreads the work of ASL Youcat in evangelization.
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Ministry Formation Program for Catholic Deaf Adults. In the Diocese of Orange you can check out our RCIA page.
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Gospel for the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
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Hello everyone,
Thank you for visiting the Catholic Deaf Community’s website in the Diocese of Orange. We are grateful for all new registered community and faith formation members.
Blessings,
Fr. Scott Allen
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