We welcome all who wish to become Catholic. For further information on the process to become Catholic please contact Debbie Castillo at 661-538-1985.

If you are looking to prepare toward the Sacrament of Confirmation the following is information that may be helpful toward starting your preparation.

PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS

CANDIDATES FOR THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles

1. Candidates for Confirmation are adults who participate in Sunday Liturgy and the Sacraments. Ordinarily, such candidates should be 21 years of age or older.
2. Candidates are baptized and have received First Eucharist.
3. Candidates are required to bring proof of Birth, Baptism, and First Communion certificates along with their registration form. If married, Catholic marriage certificate needs to be submitted as well.
4. Candidates are required to attend all 10 sessions scheduled in order to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
5. Candidates will be asked to choose a saint name as Confirmation name; more information will be given.

GUIDELINES FOR THE SELECTION OF A GODPARENT

Candidates for Confirmation are responsible for selecting a qualified Godparent/Sponsor. This must meet the following criteria:

1. Cannot be the Candidate’s parents
2. Only one (1) Godparent per Candidate
3. Godparent may be either male or female
4. Must have been fully initiated in the Catholic Church (Baptized, received Communion, and Confirmed.)
5. Must be practicing Catholic who attends Mass regularly and receives Holy Communion and visit the Sacrament of Reconciliation regularly.
6. If married, must be married in the Catholic Church.

FORMATION & REGISTRATION

Our Adult Confirmation program is a weekly formation process from February to May. The candidate may choose to attend classes in English or Spanish. Registration packets will be available during the month of December at the Office of Religious Education. Should you have any questions please feel free to contact Astrid Gasca at agasca@saintmarys-ave.org or 661-273-5554.