Sacraments
Baptism
We welcome your child to be baptized at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Parish. Parents are expected to be registered and practicing Catholics witnessing to their faith by regular attendance at Mass. Parents should contact the Parish Center at least three months prior to the desired date of Baptism in order to allow sufficient time for the sacramental preparation.
Reconciliation
Reconciliation/Confession every Saturday from 3:00 pm thru 4:00 pm, or by appointment.
First Communion
Children must be enrolled in the Faith Formation Class one year prior to the year of preparation for the Sacrament. In most cases, this sacrament is celebrated in Second Grade.
Confirmation
Children must be enrolled in the Faith Formation Class one year prior to the year of preparation for the Sacrament. In most cases, this sacrament is celebrated in Eighth Grade.
Marriage
Engaged couples are to contact the Parish Center at least six months prior to the desired date in order to prepare properly for the celebration of the Sacrament.
Sacrament for the Sick
If you know of any Parishioner who is seriously sick at home or at Kaiser, please call one of the priests for the Anointing of the Sick. If you need a priest urgently, please call 650-930-7819.
If you know of any parishioner who is unable to come to Mass, please call the Parish Center so that one of the Ministers of the Eucharist may bring Communion to the home.