Sacraments and Formation Baptismal Font Baptisms, Confirmations, and RCIA CHRISTIAN INITIATION 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) Infant Baptisms Infant Baptisms are celebrated in the Cathedral on the 2nd Sunday of the month at 2:15 p.m. in English and every 3rd Sunday of the month at 2:15 p.m. in Spanish. (Kindly refer to Hispanic Ministries.) · Parents must contact Rev. Mr. Peter Boulware at 415-626-4692 for Baptism Preparation class information. Or you can use his e-mail: pjboulware@sbcglobal.net · The Church expects that the parents and the sponsors attend the preparation classes so that they are prepared for this first sacramental encounter and celebration with their child. · Pre-Baptismal instructions are given in English on the 1st Sunday of the month in the lower level of the Cathedral. The parents and the sponsors are invited to gather at the office of the Cathedral at 1:00 p.m. These classes last approximately one hour. · The Pre-Baptismal instructions in Spanish are usually given in two classes on every 1st and 2nd Sunday of the month at 12:30 p.m. in the lower level of the Cathedral. These two classes constitute the prescribed preparation. (Kindly refer to Hispanic Ministries.) Christian Initiation of School Age Children (CIC) The Rite of Christian Initiation of children (CIC) is celebrated at the Cathedral year round. Parents requesting the Baptism for their school age children are asked to call Mr. Doug Benbow at 415-567-2020 Ext. 220 for an initial interview. Baptism for these children is celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process is in session at the Cathedral year round. All candidates are required to meet with the director for an initial interview upon entering the process. Interviews are conducted at the candidate's convenience. 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). Who is the RCIA and CIC process for? If you are a child of school age and have not been baptized If you are 18 or over and have not been baptized If you are a baptized Christian of another Christian tradition and would like to become a Catholic If you are 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: Doug Benbow: 415-567-2020 Ext. 220 First Communion & Confirmation for Youth Rev. John Talesfore, Administrator: 415-567-2020 Ext. 209 Mary Ann Eiler: 415-567-2020 Ext. 224 Confirmation for Adults Rev. John Talesfore, Administrator: 415-567-2020 Ext. 209 Mary Ann Eiler: 415-567-2020 Ext. 224 The Sacrament of Matrimony To prepare for a wedding at the Cathedral, please contact a member of the Cathedral Clergy: