BAPTISM

 BAPTISM is the beginning of the faith journey of your child. We thank God for creating your child and for sharing with us a sacred sign of His care and love.

• Baptisms in English are held the first Sundays of each month, at 2:00 p.m.
• Baptisms in Spanish are held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month at 10 a.m.
• Baptisms in Vietnamese are held the third Sundays of each month at 2:00 p.m.

Requirements of the Parents

• To be active Catholics
• To be registered members of La Purisima Church
• If parents are from another parish, a letter of permission from their parish is needed  
• Please register in person (not by phone) at the Parish Office at least 2 months in advance  
• Bring birth certificate of baby

Baptism Class Required

Please come to the Parish Office to schedule your child's baptism and to register for the baptism class. Our Baptism classes for both English & Vietnamese baptisms are held on the third Monday of the month, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Parish Center. This class is best taken before your child is born. If this is not possible, please try to arrange for childcare. Babysitting is NOT provided.

Private Baptisms are discouraged. Baptism is an entrance into God's Family and into the Christian Community.  Therefore it should be a community celebration.

Baptism of children 6 years of age and over -- and adults:

Baptisms for children over the age of 6 are arranged through the Faith Formation office. Please call 633-5344 to inquire.

Baptisms for Adults must be arranged through the R.C.I.A. program.
Contact Ginny Feld in Faith Formation, for more information on how to get started:  714-633-5344.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

In the event of serious illness or medical emergency, please call the parish office, for the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick.  Telephone:  714-633-5800

FUNERALS
At the death of a loved one, please notify the Parish Office at your earliest convenience to arrange for the Funeral Liturgy.  Llame a la Oficina de la Parroquia lo más pronto posible para hacer arreglos de la Santa Misa Fúnebre. 
Download a copy of La Purisima Funeral Guidelines.

MATRIMONY

Weddings are scheduled for members of the parish only. Please complete an application available in the parish office (or download a form), at least six months before setting a date for your wedding. Once your application has been submitted, a priest or deacon will contact you. A date cannot be set until you have had an appointment with Deacon Paul Amorino, or one of the priests.

Preparation classes are required.

English Wedding application form

Miembros de la Parroquia solamente. Por favor vaya a la Oficina de la Parroquia, 6 meses

Saturdays: 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.