Baptism is the sacrament in which Jesus sends us His Spirit, who frees us from original sin and gives us the grace by which we become God’s children, members of the Church. If you want your child to be baptized in the Catholic Church, please call (510)799-4406 or email

Baptism (Christian Initiation of Children) This process is for children above the age of 7 who are not yet baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian tradition. Children will enter the Catholic Church through a process of education, reflection, faith sharing, and celebration of the sacrament of Baptism. It requires 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 call the Faith Formation Office at 510-799-4434 or email

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 510-799-4406 or email