Sacraments and Rites

Baptism

One or two baptism classes are required. Contact the Pastor at least two months for appointment.

• Printable Baptism Register Form
• Rite of Baptism

Confirmation

As announced

• Confirmation Registration Form

Communion

Please call the office for communion at home or in the hospital.

Eucharist

All services conducted in American Sign Language with voice interpreter

• The Order of Mass
• Lent and Holy Week
• Father MD’s Homilies

Reconciliation

Reconciliation service during Advent and Lent. Appointment with the Pastor every First Saturday of the month at 3:00 PM

• More information

RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Contact the Pastor for formation

• Summary of the RCIA Process
• RCIA Booklet
• RCIA Registration Form

Marriage

Contact the Pastor at least 6 months in advance to make arrangements (Archdiocesan regulations).

• Preparation for Your Marriage in the Catholic Church
• The St. Benedict Wedding Packet
• Marriage Preparation Checklist
• Pre-Marriage Questionnaire
• Rite of Marriage

Holy Orders

The Archbishop formally invites the Faithful of the Archdiocese for Ordinations at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption at 1111 Gough Street, San Francisco, CA 94109. St. Benedict Parish/St. Francis Xavier has customary reservations of between 3 to 5 front pews inside the Cathedral. American Sign Language Interpretation is provided.

Anointing of the Sick

Please contact the Pastor immediately whenever needed.

Mass of Christian Burial

Please contact the Pastor immediately.

• The Order of the Funeral
• Printable Funeral Information Form