If you are over 18 years of age and no longer in high school, and are interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation, please contact the Adult Education Office,(858)487-4314, ext. 1224, for information regarding preparation for this sacrament.

Coordinator: Deacon Ward Thompson (858)487-4314, ext. 1211 Parents and godparents are instructed of the importance of Baptism and, hopefully foster a deeper faith commitment on their part. Class is held the first Tuesday evening of each month. Please call parish office to register for class.

Coordinator: Sister Laura J. Abat, OSF (858)487-4314, ext. 1216 Assistant: Maria Yam (858)487-4314, ext. 1202

RCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN: Any unbaptized child, age 7 or above, who desires to become Catholic participates in the Christian Initiation process which leads them to the celebration of the three Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. The RCIA process is adapted to meet the specific needs of children of catechetical age. To register, please contact (Sr. Michele McQueeney at 858)487-4314, ext. 1224, or Sr. Laura Abat (858)487-4314. ext. 1216, for information.

Faith Formation Director: Sr. Michele McQueeney, OSF (858)487-4314, ext. 1224, Coordinators: Bill & Mary Phillips (858)674-4824 The RCIA is a process for adults who wish to begin their journey or complete their journey towards full membership in the Roman Catholic Church. The process is for those who are interested in finding out more about the Catholic faith; those who are already baptized in the Catholic Church or another Christian church and would like to be fully initiated in the Catholic Church; those who have never been Baptized and would like to become Catholic. Sessions are held every Tuesday evening from September through May and every other Tuesday during June and July.

First Contact: Msgr. Dennis Mikulanis (858)487-4314, ext. 1214 Wedding Coordinator: Jackie Phanco (858)487-4314, ext. 1227 The bride or groom or the mother/father of the bride or groom must be a registered parishioner of San Rafael Parish for at least one year prior to the time of the first meeting with the Priest/Deacon to discuss the prospective wedding. For marriage preparation, first contact the parish office, (858)487-4314, nine months in advance to make an appointment with the Pastor, at which time the wedding date and specific time will be discussed. Wedding times are Saturdays at 10:00 a.m., 12:00 noon or 2:00 p.m. There are no weddings on Sundays. Several instructional meetings with the Priest/Deacon will follow, as well as two subsequent meetings with the wedding coordinator to organize details of the wedding day ceremony in the church. Written guidelines for other details will be provided.

Coordinator: Lailani Gachalian (858)487-4314, ext. 1217 Confirmation Preparation is one component of youth ministry. Confirmation is a three-year process which begins Freshman year in our Spirit Groups. Sophomore year consists of Spirit Group participation and immediate preparation sessions for Confirmation. Components of Confirmation preparation include preparation sessions, service projects, completing a service journal, attending retreats, meeting with your sponsor, completing a questionnaire regarding basic Catholic beliefs and interviews.