The interior of the Holy Cross Church includes locally-carved representations of Jesus Christ, the Virgin Mary and Christian saints.

The building is notable for its external decoration: its façade combines Christian religious motifs with native elements.

The church's religious services are attended by both local Catholics and tourists attracted by the architecture of the site.

[5] On the left side of the church, there is a sculpture of the Sacred Heart, with Jesus’ face resembling a moai kavakava and a reimiro (a traditional crescent-shaped ornament) on his chest.

[5] The figure, created in 1970, is considered the first Christian image made on Easter Island by local artisans.