Infants and children up to 6 years of age – Link to Sacraments: Baptisms

For children from 7 to 17 years of age, please call the Faith Formation Office (562) 693-3764

Adults – preparation through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Please call the director of the program, Joseph Westrup (562) 659-5029

The Catholic godparent(s) must be confirmed and have received First Communion, practicing their faith by attending Mass weekly, etc. and if married, must be married in the Catholic Church.

For children up to 17 years of age, please call the Faith Formation Office (562) 693-3764

For Adults, preparation through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Please call the director of the program, Joseph Westrup (562) 659-5029

Youth confirmation preparation – two-year program. Please call the Faith Formation Office (562) 693-3764

Adults – If the candidate has not yet received Communion, preparation for Communion and Confirmation are made through the RCIA program. Please call the director of the program, Joseph Westrup (562) 659-5029

• If the adult has received the Sacraments of Baptism and First Holy Communion, and is lacking only the Sacrament of Confirmation, preparation is through 10 session on-line course in the fall or spring. Please have a copy of your Baptism and First Holy Communion certificates ready. Contact Deacon Javier if interested, drodriguez@stmaryschurch-whittier.org.