The Department of Faith Formation & Evangelization serves and supports parishes in the lifelong formation of missionary disciples. Our department is focuses on spiritual formation,
faith formation, and evangelization. 

“I invite all Christians, everywhere, at this very moment, to a renewed personal encounter with Jesus Christ; I ask all of you to do this unfailingly each day."

- Pope Francis, Evangelii Gaudium

On recommendations of the Presbyteral Council, and in accord with the Code of Canon Law (Canons 872, 873, 874 §1.2, 892, 893) the following outlines the requirements for sponsors/Godparents for the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in the Diocese of Oakland. 

En base de las recomendaciones del Consejo Presbiteral, y de acuerdo con el Código de Derecho Canónico (Canon 872, 873, 874 §1.2, 892, 893), a continuación, se describen los requisitos para los Padrinos/Madrinas de los Sacramentos del Bautismo y la Confirmación en la Diócesis de Oakland.