The beginning of the journey.
Baptism is more than a ceremony — it is the sacred rite of initiation into the Christian life, welcoming us into the family of God and beginning a lifelong relationship with Christ.
Baptizing Your Child
1 · Register Early
Visit the Parish Office at least two months ahead. Bring the child’s birth certificate or hospital birth document.
2 · Choose Godparents
Godparents must be at least 16, fully initiated in the Catholic Church (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist), and living in harmony with the faith.
3 · Preparation Class
Parents and godparents attend a preparatory class. Certificates from a class within the last year are valid. Then schedule the baptism with the office — private baptisms subject to priest availability.
Baptism as an Adult
The OCIA Path
Adults prepare through the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults — a journey of discovery, faith, and community leading to Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.
What It Involves
Full initiation into the Catholic Church · a deeper understanding of adult Catholic life · active participation in the parish · living the Gospel through service and charity.
Need to reach us?
Call the Parish Office — Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:00 PM. Se habla español.
(562) 949-8240