Baptisms, Confirmations, and RCIA
LOCATION & HOURS
Address:
1111 Gough St. @ Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94109-6686 Visiting Hours:
The Cathedral is open every day from the first Mass until 5 PM. Please note that, in respect for the Sacred Liturgy, tours are not allowed during posted service times.
OFFICE
Specific Questions:
Please go to The Parish categories at the top of the Home Page to find the contact you need. Contact for Website Issues Only:
admin@smcsf.org
(415) 567-2020 Office Hours:
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (Closed for lunch 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.)
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
Infant Baptism
Here may the waters of baptism overwhelm the shame of sin; here may your people die to sin and live again through grace as your children.
(Rite of Dedication of a Church and an Altar, 1977)
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New Schedule!
Baptismal Preparation Classes, including Parents and godparents, take place on the Third Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm, held in the Cathedral Office. Register for the class at least a week in advance. Baptism ceremonies will take place on the Second Sunday of the following month, at 2:30pm. Required documents are requested at registration:
Please bring a copy of Child’s Birth Certificate with donation payment by Cash or Check ($100 for class and baptism; $50 for class only, for a baptism in another parish).
The child may have one Godfather, one Godmother, or one of each, practicing Catholics in good standing. Please bring copies of Godparents’ Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Marriage (if married).
Call Office for details: 415-567-2020
Parents must select Eligible Godparent(s)
(One Godfather, One Godmother, or One of Each)
- At Least 16 years of age
- Received Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation
- Practicing Catholic in Good Standing
- Single, or Married in the Catholic Church
- Provide Certificates of all Sacraments
- Provide Letter of Good Standing from Pastor
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If you are a child of school age (2nd grade and beyond) and have not been baptized
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If you are 18 or over and have not been baptized
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If you are baptized in another Christian tradition and would like to become a Catholic
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If you are a registered parishioner at St. Mary’s Cathedral and a baptized Catholic and have not made your First Communion and Confirmation, but would like to do so, you may obtain an initial interview by calling:
Parish Office: 415-567-2020 Ext. 203
WHO IS THE RCIA PROCESS FOR?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults with adaptations for Children is celebrated year round. Parents requesting the Baptism for their school age children (2nd grade and beyond) are asked to call the Parish Office at 415-567-2020 for an initial interview.
Baptism for these children is celebrated at the Easter Vigil.
CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN
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The cost for two parents and two Godparents is $100 in cash (no checks please) and $50 for Godparents who will be at a Baptism in another Church outside of the Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption. You may bring the payment with you to the Cathedral Office or you may pay online by credit/debit card or bank transfer.
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We strongly encourage a saint’s name for the child that is chosen to serve as a special patron to protect, guide, and be the heavenly intercessor for the individual who bears his or her name.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is in session at the Cathedral year round. All candidates are required to have an initial interview upon entering the process. Interviews are conducted at the candidate’s convenience. Please call the Parish Office at 415-567-2020 to make an appointment. The culmination of the process comes with the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday Night).
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
FIRST COMMUNION & CONFIRMATION FOR YOUTH
Contact Deacon R. Christoph Sandoval at christophsandoval@gmail.com
CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS
Confirmation of Adults who are registered Cathedral parishioners.
Parish Office
415-567-2020 Ext. 203