BAPTISMS

 For children & adults……………………Parish Office at (818)752-3240

-Baptisms are scheduled through the parish office.  A pre-Baptismal class is required  for parents and godparents.

             -Baptisms for adults are handled through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). 

CONFIRMATION

Teens..….………...………..Macoy Lara at (818)752-3242

The Confirmation Program is initiated through the “Life Teen Program”.

Confirmation for adults……………..…….....(818)752-3242

The adult confirmation is a handled within the community of the faithful and the process is through the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults). 

FIRST COMMUNIONS……...................Patricia Cota at (818)769-0263

Children must be 7 years of age and the child must be able to read in English or Spanish.  Call the office for information on new registrations. 

FUNERALS……………...............……..Parish Office at (818)752-3240

Call the parish office for arrangements. 

MARRIAGE………………….................Parish Office at (818)752-3240

Marriage preparation must be completed in the 6 months prior to the wedding.  A recent copy of the Baptismal Certificate is required. 

RECONCILIATION (Confessions)

Tuesdays at 6:30 PM Parish Center & Saturdays from 4:00-5:15 in the Church.

The Sacrament of Baptism

We at Saint Patrick's Parish are very happy that you are planning to celebrate your child’s second birth, through Baptism.

            We are here to help you prepare for your child’s first encounter with Christ in a meaningful way. The following information will answer some of the most asked questions.

What do I need to do? 

Ordinarily, preparation for Baptism includes the following: 

• Registration at the Parish Center: the office is open Monday-Friday from 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM and Saturday & Sunday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
• A copy of your child’s birth or hospital certificate is required to process your application.
• A donation of $25.00. 
• Attend a Pre-Baptimal class for both the parents and God-parents. 
• Attend Mass at Saint Patrick's either Saturday evening or Sunday all day. You must scan the card assigned to you everytime you attend Mass.
• Baptism in English are held every 2nd Saturday of the month at 4:00 PM.
• Baptism in Spanish are held every 3rd Saturday of the montha at 4:00 PM.
• Preparation usually involves a period of 3 to 6 weeks before the day of Baptism.

Special Circumstances

When there are special situations, this preparation could be extended a couple of weeks to give us time to revise your special situation.

Special situations include the following:

Parents and/or Godparents are:

◊    Not active Catholics.

◊    living in civil marriage (not married by the Catholic Church).

◊    living in common-law (cohabiting) marriage.

◊    Single parents.

◊    Child is 3 years or older.

Frequently these special cases reflect painful situations. We ask you in the hope for comfort and healing that you make an appointment with Father Greg to discuss the situation.

For more information call the Parish Office at (818)752-3240.