Welcome!

Welcome to St. Bartholomew Catholic Church and our Baptismal Program.  We are pleased you are joing us and hope that you enjoy the journey to your child's baptism as much as the day itself.

Our goal is to make you feel comfortable with what happens at a Baptism, learn what the Church teahes about Baptism and what it means to beocme part of our Church community.  Many of you come here because this is where your faith roots are, even if you have moved away.  There is something reassuring to baptize your child in the same parish you received your sacraments.  It reminds us that God is necessary in our lives, and that faith is to be passed on from one to another.

St. Bartholomew may be a familiar place to you.  When you walk through the doors into the Church your eyes are drawn to the treselle ceilings, carved pews,  the simple, humble sanctuary, and rays of sunlight through the stained glass windows.  You are in your church home; it's the same as always, yet not, because now you carry into the church a new life to raise in the faith.

Baptism's are held the third week of the month.  Because of COVID-19, baptism's have be postponed.  We will resume baptism's in September with certain protocols in place.

We'd like our parents to have the opportunity to prepare for their child's Baptism by using our online program and one in-person session.

To begin the preperation, simply click on the first section below, "Baptism Overiew"  and continue through all sections. They can be read inorder or pick what interest you most first. 

• Baptism Overview
• What is a Sacrament
• Naming your Child
• Godparents
• The Baptismal Rite
• FAQ's and Links

If at any time you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact Kellie De Leo, Director of Faith Formation at 562-438-3826 or kdeleo@la-archdiocese.org.

“Baptism is the sacrament in which our faith is founded upon and which engages us as living members in Christ and in His Church,” Pope Francis. 

Through the waters of Baptism we are initiated into the Church, the Body of Christ. Baptism is a source of identity and Christian dignity. By the grace of this sacrament we are changed forever—we become a ‘new creation,’ adopted children of God, temples of the Holy Spirit, and are given a share in the divine life of Jesus Christ. In Baptism, we are united with Christ and incorporated into his redemptive death on the Cross—freeing us from Original Sin and all personal sin—and causing us to rise with Christ to a life without end.  Baptism offers the gift of eternal life.

Teen Confirmation is an intensive two-year program open to all high school-aged students. For more information, contact Jessica Garcia, Middle School & Teen Confirmation Coordinator at (562) 438-3826, Ext. 251 or email:
Jessica.garcia@la-archdiocese.org

Adult Confirmation is open to anyone who is at least 18 years of age, has been baptized in the Catholic Church, and has made their First Holy Communion. Sacramental preparation for adults is offered in February and goes for 10 weeks. For information about this program, contact Kellie De Leo at
(562) 438-3826, Ext. 250 or email: kdeleo@la-archdiocese.org.

“The spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him: a spirit of wisdom and of understanding, a spirit of counsel and strength, a spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord,” Isaiah 11:2.

The Sacrament of Confirmation completes our Christian Initiation, forms our Catholic identity as disciples, and prepares us for service to God and others. Confirmation enriches the baptized with the strength of the Holy Spirit so that they can better witness to Christ through word and example.

An individual anointing by a priest can be arranged at your home or in the hospital by calling the Parish Office at (562) 438-3826.

“Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint [him] with  oil in the name of the Lord . . . if he has committed any sins, he will be forgiven,” James 5:14-15.

When sickness and poor health challenge us physically, mentally, and spiritually, Anointing of the Sick is the balm that soothes and heals bodies, minds, and spirits. The ailing receive the Holy Spirit’s gifts of strength, faith, peace, and courage, and his or her suffering is united with the suffering of Christ for the building up of the Church. It is appropriate to receive this sacrament prior to a serious operation or medical procedure.

Wedding celebrations are scheduled a minimum of six months in advance. For information, contact the Parish Office at (562) 438-3826

“Marriage is an act of faith in God’s plan and an act of selfless love,” Pope Francis.

Marriage is a covenant by which a man and woman establish between themselves a partnership of the whole life. The term “covenant” helps us to understand the biblical and personal aspects of a love relationship that reaches beyond the legal or civil aspects of the “marriage contract.” By their marriage, the couple witnesses Christ’s spousal love for the Church. We look to the married couple as a sacrament—a sign to the world of God’s love. By giving of themselves and serving one another, their family, and community, married couples help one another live out Christ’s call to discipleship, love, and service. Marriage provides a foundation for a family committed to community, solidarity, and Jesus’ mission in the world.