Holy Child Church is a Roman Catholic church located in Makato, Aklan, Philippines.
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History
The settlement in Makato is by the banks of Tigao River. It was organized into a town in 1798 with Jose Laurente serving as its head starting in 1800. During the American period, it annexed Tangalan and renamed Taft after William Howard Taft in accordance to Act No. 720 on April 4, 1903. Its original name Makato was restored through Act No. 2684 on March 8, 1917. Afterwards, Tangalan seceded and became an independent town through Republic Act No. 285 on June 16, 1948.
The church was established in 1834.
Architecture
By the main, rectilinear doorway is a decorative jamb (of clustered columns) and archivolt, with a blind pointed arch. Above are twin round hollows. The entrance is flanked by pilasters and blank walls. The pediment contains the niche and is topped with a cross.
Celebration
The feast of the Holy Child is January 15.
Mass schedule
Below is the weekly mass schedule of Holy Child Church in Makato, Aklan from May 5, 2025 to May 11, 2025. Please reach out to the church for an updated schedule. Additionally, you may also want to view mass schedules of churches in Makato.
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Church information
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Name | Holy Child Church in Makato, Aklan |
| Address | Makato, Aklan 5611 |
| Country | Philippines |
| Religion | |
| Denomination | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1834 |
| Age | 191 years |
| Status | Parish |
| Archdiocese | Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Capiz |
| Diocese | Diocese of Kalibo |
| Vicariate | Vicariate of St. Joseph the Worker |
| Patron | Sto. Niño |
| Feast day | January 15 |
Nearby Churches
- Our Lady of The Most Holy Rosary Church in Rosario, Malinao, Aklan
- St. Isidore the Farmer Church in Lezo, Aklan
- St. Joseph the Worker Church in Malinao, Aklan
References
- Diocese of Kalibo. Retrieved December 31, 2023
- Paul Dumol, PhD, Grace Concepcion, PhD, and E.J. Ofilada (August 15, 2020). Research Update: Foundation Dates for “The Pueblos of Panay”. Center for Research and Communication. Retrieved December 31, 2023
- Act No. 720, April 04, 1903. Lawyerly. Retrieved December 31, 2023
- Professor Tumbokon. Holy Child Parish, Makato, Aklan. Radyo Todo Aklan 88.5 FM. September 20, 2015. Retrieved December 31, 2023
- REPUBLIC ACT NO. 285, June 16, 1948. Supreme Court of the Philippines E-Library. Retrieved December 31, 2023
- Act No. 2684. Legislative Digital Resources. Senate of the Philippines. Retrieved December 31, 2023