Baptism
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Baptism seals the Christian with the indelible spiritual mark of his belonging to Christ. ccc 1272
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Baptism is the initial sacrament. Cleansed and freed from sin, all those baptized become members of the Church's body and enter into a new life in Christ.
The Cathedral of Christ the Light baptizes children from our active, registered parishioner familes who are attending weekly Sunday Mass at the Cathedral.
If you belong to another parish within the Diocese of Oakland, we invite you to ask your parish priest if he will baptize your child here at the cathedral.
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Baptism Journey
Infant Baptism (For children six years and younger)
Infant baptisms take place on the SECOND SATURDAY of the month during the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass. As mentioned above, we offer baptism for our registered parishioners who are active and attend Sunday Mass at the Cathedral. Please greet Father Brandon or Deacon Tim after Sunday Mass to introduce yourself and get started on this journey toward Baptism for your child. Thank you.
If parents are not parishioners of the Cathedral and live within the Diocese of Oakland, parents may contact their parish priest about himself baptizing their child here at the cathedral.
For youth and children 7-17 years: Please talk with our Rector, Fr. Brandon, after Mass on Sunday.
For adults: Attend RCIA/formation classes on Sunday mornings by contacting Deacon Tim Roberto at TRoberto@oakdiocese.org
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Baptisms take place on the Second Saturday of the Month at the 5:00 p.m. Vigil Mass.
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Baptism Preparation Classes
If you live locally and have been asked to serve as a godparent for a baptism taking place elsewhere, you can attend Baptism Preparation Class here at the Cathedral! To register please email cathedral@oakdiocese.org.
Baptismal preparation classes take place on the last Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM.
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Qualifications
Child’s Qualifications: 6 years old or younger who has not been previously baptized
Parent’s Qualifications: At least one parent must be a baptized Roman Catholic
Godparent’s Qualifications: Being a godparent is truly a ministry in the Church and not simply an honor. They must commit to serve as lifetime spiritual mentors to their godchild, nurturing his/her Catholic faith and practice through their own regular attendance at Mass and active participation in parish life.
A child must have at least one godparent but may have up to two godparents (godfather and godmother) that meet the following:
- Over 16 years of age
- baptized Roman Catholic and have received their First Communion and Confirmation
- If married, the prospective godparent must be in a sacramental marriage recognized as valid by the Church.
You may desire to have additional witnesses, but only the parents' and two godparents' names (male and female) will appear on your child's baptism record.
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