Meet Calvary: Where Faith and Great Website Design Intersect

October 15, 2025 by

Katie Clark

Calvary stands at the crossroads of tradition and modernity.

Sometimes, design can bring us to a fork in the road. Do we lean into something new by taking the road less traveled? Or do we stay the course and embark with smooth and steady sails? No matter the route you choose, bringing our new theme Calvary along for the ride will certainly be a choice you don’t regret.

Let’s take a step inside…

How to update your website's design

The Calvary theme is now available in the eCatholic Design Studio! If you have an eCatholic website, you can update your site's design to Calvary (or any of our other free themes) in just a few clicks! Then, customize the Calvary theme with unique style, imagery, and your very own content.

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Talk to our team about a Homepage Makeover PLUS today and let our team do the heavy work of updating your theme, homepage, and a few interior pages for you.

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Explore Calvary for yourself!

Ready to cross over into something new? Take a stroll through the Calvary theme and see where it leads. Click through our live demo site to explore every corner. From the stunning homepage to the carefully crafted interior pages. Each one offers a fresh reminder that beautiful design and bold faith can walk hand-in-hand.

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Contemporary design, radiant Christian accents

Let’s start with what makes Calvary truly shine, its cross-inspired section background design elements. From subtle accents to bold statements, this theme offers a variety of background styles that strike the perfect balance between reverence and modern beauty. Whether you want your design to whisper or proclaim your mission, you’ll find a style that fits your path perfectly.

Choose from one of five beautiful cross patterns to add a unique intersection of visual flair and faith.

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Make your content pop

Next stop on our Calvary journey is the Side-by-Side section. Like all eCatholic themes, Calvary includes several alternative section layout styles, giving you creative flexibility for every page.

Not only can you apply any of the beautiful cross backgrounds mentioned above, you can also explore inset section styles in a duo tone or geometric cross format. These designs use narrower margins and soft, rounded edges to naturally guide visitors’ eyes down the page; a timeless marketing tactic for calling attention to key messages or ministries you’d like to highlight.

Prefer to go big? The full-width duo tone style widens the canvas while maintaining balance and elegance, helping your content stand out while keeping your design cohesive.

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Artful animations

How do you keep visitors engaged as they move across your site? With motion that’s dynamic and meaningful. Calvary introduces a host of graceful animations that bring life and dimension to your content and will delight your visitors.

Hover over call-to-action buttons and watch as directional arrows spin into view — guiding visitors along the right path. Meanwhile, images within buttons and news modules gently zoom in and out as your cursor crosses over them, adding a sense of movement. These refined touches remind us that design is not just functional, it’s an art that draws the heart toward something greater.

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A few bonus stops along the way

Of course, Calvary has even more to discover. Here are a few features you’ll want to explore as you cross into the next level of great design:

Navigation Options

When styling your website’s navigation bar, choose between the Tabs or Menu styles. The Tabs style gives you access to helpful mega menus that keep your pages organized with clarity and ease, complete with those familiar arrows that spin into place on hover to point visitors in the right direction. Or, opt for the sleek Menu style, which tucks away neatly in a side panel to ensure your content takes center stage.

People Module

Highlight your parish or school staff with beautifully animated contact cards. Add photos, names, and roles — then watch as each image subtly zooms when hovered over, creating a warm, welcoming introduction to your team.

What do you love about Calvary?

When you’re standing at the crossroads of design and mission, Calvary helps you choose the path of beauty, clarity, and purpose. With radiant visuals, meaningful animation, and a faith-filled foundation, this theme is built to help your message shine brighter than ever while helping you point visitors toward what matters most.