Sacraments
What are the sacraments?
Sacraments are living signs of God's work in and through us. There are 7 sacraments:
- Baptism
- Reconciliation (Confession)
- Eucharist (Communion)
- Confirmation
- Matrimony
- Holy Orders
- Anointing of the Sick
RecIeving full initiaTion into the roman catholic faith
Three sacraments are required in order to be fully initiated in the Catholic Church:
Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
Most Catholics receive the sacraments of initiation in childhood. But many persons are baptized or fully initiated as adults; and, many Catholics who were baptized as infants do receive Eucharist and/or Confirmation as adults.
If you are inquiring about Catholicism, interested in becoming Catholic, or interested in receiving sacraments of initiation as an adult, we welcome you!
*Baptism for Infants 6yrs of age or younger please call the Parish office or visit Baptism page for more information.
Programs for Sacramental Preparation for ages 7+
- OCIC (Order of Initiation for Children)
Baptism, First Communion, & Confirmation for children.
- Holy Communion for Children
(2nd - 8th grades)
Coordinator - Josie Rodriguez
josierodriguez@sbdiocese.org
(951) 737-7144 ext. 101
- Youth High School Confirmation
(Ages 14+)
Coordinator- Ingrid Gonzalez
igonzalez@sbdiocese.org
(951 )737-7144 ext. 107
- OCIA (Order of Initiation for Adults)
Baptism, First Communion, & Confirmation for adults.
Coordinator- Madeline Arroyo
marroyo@sbdiocese.org
(951) 737-7144 ext. 105
- Quinceñera(s) - Call the parish office OR visit "Quinceñera" under the Ministries tab for more information.
Scripture & tradition
The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. (CCC 1113)
While we believe that human life is infused with the sacramental goodness of God, the Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ. It is through the experience of the sacramental ritual that we are infused with God’s grace. The Sacraments nourish and strengthen us as they express and build up our faith.
