[a] This is around the time when Cebu experienced an economic boom and became a major producer of agricultural goods.

[1] The church was named after Carcar's patron saint, Catherine of Alexandria.

It is built using coral stones with part of its structure, specifically its upper stories and ceiling made using hardwood.

[1] The church's ceiling is decorated by Cebuano artist Canuto Avila which was commissioned by Fr.

The artwork is an example of trompe-l'œil with rosettes as motif rather than featuring a theological subject.