Journeying together as a faith community is so important to us! We want to first help you to know the Catholic Faith in the context of our Cathedral Community.

Start this great adventure by introducing yourself to our staff member after Mass or calling our parish office.

Once a wedding date has been chosen, couples participate in Encounters for the Engaged (E4E) and enter into contract with the Cathedral Parish.

Encounter for the Engaged (E4E) is a discipleship group consisting of several couples preparing for marriage. E4E is a place for conversations about important topics and issues related to married, from marriage in the modern world and communication to God's role in marriage and matrimony as a vocation.

When do weddings take place at the Cathedral?
Weddings normally take place on Saturday and are scheduled for 11:00 am or 2:00 pm.  The Cathedral allows for a three-hour time period for your wedding.

Does the Cathedral have a policy regarding music?
Yes. Click here for the Music Guidelines for Marriage Celebrations.

Do we need to take a marriage preparation class?
Yes. You are required to participate in one of the marriage preparation options outlined by the Diocese of Oakland. 

Is there a fee for having our wedding at the Cathedral?
Yes. The wedding fee is $3,000 which covers the costs for the Encounters for the Engaged program, liturgical ministers, a cantor, an organist, and the services of a wedding coordinator.

Parking is a separate charge of $5 per vehicle.

No parishioner (registered and active participating members of the parish) of the Cathedral of Christ the Light is ever turned away because of an inability to pay the stipend.

Does the Cathedral complex have a facility for our wedding reception?
Yes. The Cathedral Event Center is available for your rehearsal dinner and/or wedding reception. For more information call (510) 496-7233.