We welcome you to call us — at (323) 255-6142; or visit the parish office if you do not have any one of the three Sacraments of Initiation: baptism, confirmation, Eucharist (first communion).

We will help you find the preparation process you need!

How to receive baptism

The origin and foundation of Christian baptism is Jesus. Before starting his public ministry, Jesus submitted himself to the baptism given by John the Baptist. Along with Eucharist and confirmation, it is the first of the Sacraments of Initiation children and adults must receive.

How to make your first communion

The second of the Sacraments of Initiation,  Eucharist is where we receive the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Before receiving their first Eucharist, students are taught that Christ is present in the bread and wine that have been consecrated by the priest at Mass.

How to enroll in confirmation classes.

Confirmation is the third and last of the Sacraments of Initiation. Through confirmation, the baptized person is, "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit," given the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and by the Holy Spirit, strengthened for service to the body of Christ.

Confession (reconciliation) | Confession times

The sacrament of confession (also known as penance, or sacrament of reconciliation) is a sacrament in which forgiveness of sins committed after baptism is granted through the priest's absolution. Together with anointing, it is a Sacrament of Healing.

How to receive anointing

This sacrament, together with reconciliation, is a Sacrament of Healing. It is powerful and meant to be performed during a time of illness. Before Vatican II, it was known as "extreme unction."

Marriage at St. Bernard's

The marriage covenant refers to the relationship between a "man and a woman"; it is a permanent union of persons capable of knowing and loving each other and God. Together with Holy Orders, it is a Sacrament at the Service of Communion.

Holy Orders

Ordination is the sacramental ceremony in which a man becomes a priest and enabled to minister in Christ's name and that of the church. Together with the sacrament of matrimony, holy orders forms the Sacraments at the Service of Communion.