Infants (newborn to 6 yrs old) 

Infants are generally baptized between three and six months old. Infant Baptism is celebrated up to 6 years of age. Call the rectory 510 232-5659 to set up an appointment for a brief interview and to set a date for pre-baptism instruction and baptism.

Youth Baptism (7 yrs to 17 yrs old)

This process is for children 7 years of age to 17 years old who are not yet baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian tradition. Youth will enter the Catholic Church through a process of education, reflection, faith-sharing, and celebration of the sacrament of Baptism. It requires the full participation of the parents. “To allow the child to grow in a fuller appreciation of these sacraments and to enhance his or her faith life, there must be on-going catechesis on a year by year basis.” For more information, please contact our Children's Religious Coordinator at (510) 232-5659 or email [email protected]

Adult Baptism- Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Process of discerning and celebrating stages of conversion, leading to sacramental initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist at Easter. For adults who are not baptized or are baptized in another Christian denomination and are thinking of becoming Catholic or simply searching for the Lord and want to answer God’s call. To help explore in an atmosphere that supports and respects each individual’s faith journey. Please call the rectory (510) 232-5659 or email [email protected]