Thank you for choosing to share this blessed sacrament with our Mission San Gabriel Community! Registration for baptismal classes and baptisms must be done in the Rectory office, and we suggest planning the baptism at least 2 months in advance, especially if requesting a specific date.
Infant baptism for infants from 0 – 6yrs -11 months years old.
Both parents and Godparents must attend the infant Baptism class. Pre-registration for baptism class is done at the rectory office
Classes are held as follows:
Sign -in: 6:45 -7:00pm
Class time: 7:00-8:30pm
Location - Parish Center
Class Fee - $20.00 per group
Please plan for babysitting as all adults must be physically in the class to qualify for certificate.
After completing the baptism class, all 4 adults will receive certificate of completion, parent will then take certificates and child’s birth certificate to the Rectory Office to schedule baptism with the following:
The baptism ceremony is held on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. The schedule is as follows:
English baptisms are held the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of every month
Spanish baptisms are held the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month
All Baptisms are held in the Chapel of the Annunciation.
We do not offer private Baptisms.
Registration for class and baptism may be done in the Rectory Office.
The child to be baptized must be dressed in white. Pews will be assigned and marked with child's name. Mission San Gabriel provides a candle for each child. You are welcome to bring in a candle and retain the other as a keepsake. Photo and video are allowed, BUT NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY.
MISSION SAN GABRIEL DOES NOT EMPLOY OR OFFER PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY NOR ARE WE LIABLE FOR ANY EXCHANGE OF MONIES OR RIGHTS TO PHOTOS. Any party that is approached by a photographer, and employs any photographer, is responsible for any monies given to photographer and the images taken and retained by her/him.
Parents and future Godparents are required to attend a 2 hour baptism formation class. Classes are available in English and Spanish. To qualify for this class the child may not exceed seven years of age.
Classes are held in:
Spanish every 1st Monday of every month from 7-9pm @ Parish Center &
English every 3rd Monday of every month from 7-9pm @ Parish Center
For More information
Please call: Faith Formation Office @ (626) 988-9288, email: [email protected].