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Welcome to St. Bernard Catholic Faith Community
Our Parish Priests
Rev. H. Gerald McSorley, Pastor
Monsignor Patrick McNulty, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. Paul Henson, O.Carm.

Church Office
2500 West Avenue 33,
Los Angeles, California 90065
(323) 255-6142 | Fax: (323) 255-2351
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to noon; 1 p.m. to 7: 30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
stbernardla [at] stbernardla.cc

St. Bernard School
Margaret Samaniego, principal:
3254 Verdugo Road, Los Angeles, California 90065
(323) 256-4989

Religious Education
Remy Baluyut, director:
2515 West Avenue 33, Los Angeles, California 90065  
(323) 256-6242
religious.ed [at] stbernardla.cc

Administrative 
Berna Gurule, parish manager:
2500 West Avenue 33, Los Angeles, California 90065
(323) 255-6142 | Fax: (323) 255-2351
berna.gurule [at] stbernardla.cc

San Fernando Pastoral Region
Ministry With Young Adults
www.sfmya.org
youngadults [at] sfmya.org
 
RCIA
Discover your Faith

Are you interested in the Catholic faith?

Maybe you know a friend or family member who is interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith?

They could be Catholics who have not yet received the sacraments of holy communion and confirmation.

Maybe you know people from other faiths, or no faith at all, who might like to know more about what it means to be Catholic?

The term RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA consists of a series of stages of preparation, as well as rites (rituals), which take place over a period of anywhere from nine months to a few years. The RCIA orginated in the earliest traditions of the church for welcoming new members into the Catholic community.

Who is RCIA for?

Anyone who has never been baptized or who has not yet received the sacraments of holy communion and confirmation.

Anyone who has been baptized in another Christian religion and wishes to become Catholic.

How about sponsoring an
RCIA catechumen/candidate?

Many RCIA candidates are in need of sponsors who serve as mentors and friends, helping them throughout the process. Sponsors attend all sessions, retreats and liturgical celebrations along with their candidates.

If you are a confirmed Catholic and would be interested in assisting a candidate on his/her faith journey, call the church office at (323) 255-6142 or e-mail
stbernardla [at] stbernardla.cc.

For more information about St. Bernard’s RCIA Program, call the church office at (323) 255-6142 or e-mail
stbernardla [at] stbernardla.cc.
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