Common Questions

The first step for adults toward receiving the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation is to attend Inquiry meetings on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.  If you have questions, please contact Nancy Tomsic at nancytomsic@yahoo.com.

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Classes for adults preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation begin in the fall. Candidates are confirmed by the bishop at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland in January. Contact Nancy Tomsic at nancytomsic@yahoo.com for more information.

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The first step for adults toward receiving the Sacraments of First Communion and Confirmation is to attend Inquiry meetings on Wednesday evenings at 7:30 pm.  If you have questions, please contact Nancy Tomsic at nancytomsic@yahoo.com.

Read more about the process

Firstly, you are not alone! Many of us received the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) when we were kids, but then never went back.  Our confessions are offered in English on Saturdays from 3-4PM or in Spanish on Thursday and Fridays from 5:15-6:15PM or Saturdays from 5:30-6:30PM.

If it's been a long time, and you would prefer to meet with the priest by appointment, you can call the office at 925-825-0350.  You may also like this handy guide to take with you.

For information for Baptism preparation for parents of children under age 7, please visit our baptism page (line to baptism page.  For children over the age of 7, the child must be enrolled in our faith formation program.  For additional questions, please contact Nancy Tomsic at nancytomsic@yahoo.com

Couples who were not married in the church can have their marriages "convalidated". This means that their union receives Christ's grace through the Sacrament of Matrimony. 

We are proud to announce that on Friday, February 14, 2020 we will be offering the opportunity to celebrate the sacrament of marriage. To learn more about the sacrament or about the event on February 14, please contact Nancy Tomsic at nancytomsic@yahoo.com