◈ Homepage — https://www.missiondolores.org/Home Welcome Ministries Our Faith Parish Life Old Mission Contact Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE RESTORE the MISSION CAMPAIGN The Curator’s Corner:   Find the Map with the label "Village Locations":   This map shows the homelands of tribes of the greater San Francisco Bay Area, including those who spoke Ohlone languages.The word Ohlone comes from the name of a single tribe, the Oljon (pronunced Ol-hóne). The Spaniards called the Ohlones costeños or "people living near the coast." At one time, there were about 58 Ohlone tribes. Why about 58? Because some tribes were so intermarried among speakers of two different primary languages that they cannot be placed within a single primary language group.  Also, in some areas, the records are more detailed than in others.                                   To be continued……. Discovering God Together Religious Education It's never too late to learn more about God's love RCIA Your gifts make a difference in people's lives Giving Spreading faith and love Ministries Mass Times Saturday Vigil: 5:00pm -- Old Mission Sunday: 8:00am & 10:00am (English) 12:00pm (Español) ​Daily Mass: Monday-Saturday: 8:00am -- Old Mission Confession: By appointment/por cita Eucharist Adoration: Friday: 3:00pm -- Old Mission First Friday of the month: 4pm Livestream Rosary: 7:00pm (Español) 8:00pm (English) Livestreamed Videos For your convenience, live and recorded videos are available at our: Mission Dolores Basilica Facebook Page Read our latest updates Sick/Enfermos For those who are sick and wish to be visited by a priest,  please call the Parish Office.  Para aquellos que estan enfermos y que desean recibir la visita de un sacerdote, por favor llame a la oficina parroquial al 415-621-8203. Old Mission, Giftshop, Museum, Cemetery & Basilica Open Tuesday through Sunday. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm No need for reservations for self-guided tours.  Guided Tours Guided Tours Form is ONLY for school-organized and large group tours. Small groups just come no need to complete the form. Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Faith Formation Distance Learning Page Go to this page for specific information on the faith formation program, Sunday Family reflections and links on the Mass, Rosary, etc.   Vayan a esta pagina saber más sobre el programa de formacion de la fe,  para ver reflexiones sobre el evangelio de los domingos y otros sitios sobre la misa y otros temas. SF Housing Resources https://sf.gov/departments/mayors-office-housing-and-community-development Brief History Email Us Mission Dolores has always had a central place in the religious, civic, and cultural life of San Francisco. Misión San Francisco de Asís was founded June 29, 1776, under the direction of Father Junipero Serra and is both the oldest original intact Mission in California and the oldest building in San Francisco. Today, the Mission Dolores Parish comprises both the Basilica and the Old Mission. True to its origins, the Basilica Parish of Mission Dolores reflects the remarkable diversity and vibrancy of modern San Francisco. Located at the crossroads of the City's Mission District, Castro District, the Lower Haight, Noe Valley, and Upper Market Street neighborhoods, Mission Dolores parishioners come from an enormous array of cultures, places, and backgrounds to worship together. The Old Mission's religious, historic, and architectural significance makes it a unique and memorable destination for visitors to San Francisco. We welcome all to come visit the birthplace of San Francisco. For Old Mission visitor information, please click here. We invite you to explore this website to learn more about the people, community, and history of Mission Dolores. We are a welcoming Catholic community called by God to live out the message of Christ in love and service to all people. Click on the photo below for the video of the 33rd Annual Basilica Choir Candlelight Christmas Concert from December 2024 And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, to the close of the age." Matthew 28: 18-20 (RSV-CE) Give online to the work of the church Give Daily Readings Catholic News & Perspectives Simply Catholic Online Giving Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: ◈ Interior Pages — 43 pages crawledSacraments Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Sacraments The whole liturgical life of the Church revolves around the Eucharistic sacrifice and the sacraments. (CCC 1113) While we believe that human life is infused with the sacramental goodness of God, the Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ. It is through the experience of the sacramental ritual that we are infused with God’s grace. The Sacraments nourish and strengthen us as they express and build up our faith. Sacraments of Initiation List of Services Baptism Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 1 Eucharist Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 2 Confirmation Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 3 Sacraments of Healing List of Services Penance (Reconciliation) Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. 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Item Link List Item 2 Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Eucharist Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Eucharist The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. (CCC 1324) The liturgical life of the Church revolves around the sacraments, with the Eucharist at the center (National Directory for Catechesis, #35). At Mass, we are fed by the Word and nourished by the Body and Blood of Christ. We believe that the Risen Jesus is truly and substantially present in the Eucharist. The Eucharist is not a sign or symbol of Jesus; rather we receive Jesus himself in and through the Eucharistic species. The priest, through the power of his ordination and the action of the Holy Spirit, transforms the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus. This is call transubstantiation. By the consecration the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Christ is brought about. Under the consecrated species of bread and wine Christ himself, living and glorious, is present in a true, real, and substantial manner: his Body and his Blood, with his soul and his divinity. (CCC 1413) The New Covenant I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever;…Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life and…remains in me and I in him. (John 6:51, 54, 56) In the gospels we read that the Eucharist was instituted at the Last Supper. This is the fulfillment of the covenants in the Hebrew Scriptures. In the Last Supper narratives, Jesus took, broke and gave bread and wine to his disciples. In the blessing of the cup of wine, Jesus calls it “the blood of the covenant” (Matthew and Mark) and the “new covenant in my blood” (Luke). This reminds us of the blood ritual with which the covenant was ratified at Sinai (Ex 24) -- the sprinkled the blood of sacrificed animals united God and Israel in one relationship, so now the shed blood of Jesus on the cross is the bond of union between new covenant partners -- God the Father, Jesus and the Christian Church. Through Jesus’ sacrifice, all the baptized are in relationship with God. The Catechism teaches that all Catholics who have received their First Holy Communion are welcome to receive Eucharist at Mass unless sin a state of mortal sin. Anyone who desires to receive Christ in Eucharistic communion must be in the state of grace. Anyone aware of having sinned mortally must not receive communion without having received absolution in the sacrament of penance. (CCC 1415) The Church warmly recommends that the faithful receive Holy Communion when they participate in the celebration of the Eucharist; she obliges them to do so at least once a year. (CCC 1417) Receiving the Eucharist changes us. It signifies and effects the unity of the community and serves to strengthen the Body of Christ. Understanding the Mass The central act of worship in the Catholic Church is the Mass. It is in the liturgy that the saving death and resurrection of Jesus once for all is made present again in all its fullness and promise – and we are privileged to share in His Body and Blood, fulfilling his command as we proclaim his death and resurrection until He comes again. It is in the liturgy that our communal prayers unite us into the Body of Christ. It is in the liturgy that we most fully live out our Christian faith. The liturgical celebration is divided into two parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist. First we hear the Word of God proclaimed in the scriptures and respond by singing God’s own Word in the Psalm. Next that Word is broken open in the homily. We respond by professing our faith publicly. Our communal prayers are offered for all the living and the dead in the Creed. Along with the Presider, we offer in our own way, the gifts of bread and wine and are given a share in the Body and Blood of the Lord, broken and poured out for us. We receive the Eucharist, Christ’s real and true presence, and we renew our commitment to Jesus. Finally, we are sent forth to proclaim the Good News! Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor What is the Catholic Church? Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE What is the Catholic Church? The Catholic Church was founded by the person and mission of Jesus Christ. The word “Catholic” means universal. Today’s Church is truly universal – it is the largest in the world with more than 1 billion members around the globe. The mission of the Church is to spread the gospel message, administer sacraments and reach out with charity and justice to people in need. The Church is led by the Pope, who is the successor of the Apostle Peter, and the Bishops, who are also in the line of apostolic succession. We recite our Catholic beliefs in the Nicene Creed each Sunday at Mass. The Nicene Creed I believe in one God, the Father almighty, maker of heaven and earth, of all things visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of God, born of the Father before all ages. God from God, Light from Light, true God from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him all things were made. For us men and for our salvation he came down from heaven, and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Mary, and became man. For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended into heaven and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who proceeds from the Father and the Son, who with the Father and Son is adored and glorified, who has spoken through the prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look forward to the resurrection of the dead and the life of the world to come. Amen. Read More Being Catholic Today We Are the Church What Do Catholics Believe? Sacraments Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. 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Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Stewardship Ministries Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Stewardship Ministries Pastoral Council Ministry A community of parishioners working with the Pastor, to develop and implement a vision and long-term goals for the parish in line with our Mission Statement. Meetings held once a month. Stewardship Committee Plans and implements ways to increase awareness of our role as stewards of God’s gifts, encouraging active participation in and financial support of the parish and community. Annual Appeal Support the appeal, support the homeless, the hungry, the children, educating the youth and much more. Finance Committee Parishioners with various business backgrounds advise the Pastor in business and budget matters. The committee meets once a month. Friends of Mission Dolores Provide assistance to the church for well maintained site. E-Giving Register  to donate via electronically and help our parish with your first fruits rather than what is left over. God asks us to be good stewards and assist his people and home.  Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Liturgical Ministries Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Liturgical Ministries Basilica Choir Ministry The Mission Dolores Basilica Choir is a dedicated volunteer group of mixed voices under the direction of  Jerome Lenk .  The Choir provides musical support for the liturgical life of the Parish community, and can be heard regularly at the 10 a.m. Sunday liturgies, as well as major feasts and holy days. In addition to singing for regular weekend liturgies, the Choir performs critically acclaimed annual Christmas concerts as well as a Spring Concert, and on occasion, a Spring Cabaret. The music they perform is comprised of selections that range from Renaissance music and Chant, to Gospel and Spirituals.  The Mission Dolores Basilica Choir has received international acclaim, having performed tours of Italy, Austria, and Mexico. They have been the featured choir at liturgies at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, as well as at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The Choir can be heard on several CD recordings that showcase the range and artistry of the group. A recording of their Mexico tour repertoire was released Christmas 2005. Membership is open by audition to anyone interested in blending liturgical music and good choral repertoire. Regular rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., September through May. For more information please contact our  Music Director, Jerome Lenk   or the Rectory at (415) 621-8203. Eucharistic Ministers Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion assist at Mass by helping to distribute the Body and Blood of Christ to the communicants. These ministers also receive the privilege of bearing the Body of Christ to the homebound and the sick. Volunteers are welcome. Please inquire about training for this ministry. See the Current Minister Schedule Here Lectors The Lectors proclaim the First and Second Readings from the Ambo (Pulpit) at Mass and read the General Intercessions of the community. They form part of the procession and, in the absence of a Deacon, carry the Book of the Gospels. We welcome new participants. Training is available. Ushers & Greeters Provide service at Saturday evenings and Sunday Masses by distributing parish bulletins, seating those requiring special help, and passing the collection basket. Volunteers are most welcome. For more information, contact the Rectory at (415) 6 21-8203. Hispanic Choir / Coro Parroquial The Coro Parroquial (Spanish Choir) sings at the Sunday 12 Noon Spanish liturgies, and joins the Basilica Choir for bilingual liturgies celebrated throughout the year. The Coro provides musical support for the Spanish liturgies of the Parish, serving as "leader of song" for the Hispanic Parish community. Rehearsals are 11:30 a.m. Sunday mornings. For more information contact our Music Director or call the Rectory at (415) 621-8203. Altar Servers Youth who assist the priest during Mass. Ages from 4th grade through high school and CCD are eligible to participate. Training sessions from January through May. Application form and parent support are necessary. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Returning Catholics Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Returning Catholics ​The Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the United States, accounting for about 25 percent of the country’s population. The Church continues to grow and many people have chosen to convert to Catholicism. The Church is a vibrant, active community of believers which continues to have a positive influence on the lives of many people. However, there are people who for one reason or another have stopped actively participating in the Church and attending Mass. We live in a busy culture and society. There are many demands that are placed on us. Yet people are searching for a deeper sense of meaning, for a closer relationship with God, and for a more authentic spiritual identity. Since the Church is a family, we miss those Catholics who may have left the Church or who have stopped participating in its vibrant liturgy and sacramental life. Perhaps you or someone you know are in this situation and do not know how to come back or how to become active again. The first thing you need to know is that you are always welcome back. The Church misses you and hopes that you will choose to come home as an active member. Catholics Come Home is a non-profit, independent charity whose purpose is to invite inactive Catholics, and others searching for a faith home, to the Catholic faith. Their informative and interactive website helps to answer questions about Church teachings and gives an overview of the Catholic faith. Some of its founders and supporters recently returned to the Catholic faith and want to share their positive experiences with others. Many never left the Church, but recently grew to understand and appreciate their Catholic faith more deeply. All feel part of a big Catholic family, who sincerely hope others will also find more peace, real answers, and true happiness through the gift of faith. Learn More Catholics Come Home Please feel free to explore any questions you may have about the Catholic Church or how you can return to an active participation in the Church by visiting the Catholics Come Home website. Visit this link for valuable resources and personal witness testimonies about living a committed Christian life: Catholics Come Home Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Pastoral Council Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Pastoral Council The Pastoral Council is a committee of parishioners working with the Pastor to develop and implement a vision and long-term goals for the parish in line with our Mission Statement. Meetings are held once a month. Any member of the parish is welcome to attend. The primary objective of the Pastoral Council is to aid the pastor in building a true Christian community through administration, both spiritual and material. In addition, the Pastoral Council offers a means through which parishioners of Mission Dolores may actively participate in matters which concern the good of the parish. Current Members: Cynthia Vallecarcamo Mary Ann Datoc  Gustavo Torres Briana Davis Gembly Garcia Carolina Zuniga Joy Wilson Jesus Estrada Ellen Gunselman Reinaldo Guzman Sandy Coleman Since: Sep. 2015 Jan. 2016 May 2017 Sep. 2017 Feb. 2019 Aug. 2018 Feb. 2019 Feb. 2019 Feb. 2019 Mar. 2019 Apr. 2018 Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Volunteering Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Volunteer Opportunities in the Community Misión San Francisco de Asís The Misión San Francisco de Asís is maintained and interpreted with the help of volunteers. Opportunities include: Cemetery & Garden Restoration and Maintenance Volunteers are always needed and welcome. Please contact the Curator at (415) 621-8203. Docents - Mission Tours For those interested in becoming Mission Tour docents, please contact the Curator at (415) 621-8203. Special training is required. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Being Catholic Today As members of the Catholic Church in today’s world, believers are called upon to share their faith with the wider community. As we follow in the footsteps of Christ, we witness to our faith in how we raise our children, how we interact with friends, family and coworkers, and how we engage in modern culture. Through the centuries, no church has done more to care for our brothers and sisters in need than the Catholic Church. The beginning of Catholic belief is God’s revelation. We believe that God loves us and desires to be in relationship with his creation. We believe that God’s reveals himself in numerous ways, but particularly through the revelation of his Word, which comes to us in two forms – Sacred Scripture (written) and Tradition (unwritten). The ultimate sign of God’s revelation is the Incarnation – God becoming human in Jesus Christ. The Incarnation is the ultimate sign of God’s love for God’s people. Catholics believe in the Holy Trinity, God revealed as three divine persons of one nature: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. The Church was founded by Christ, through the power of the Holy Spirit, and carried forward through the ages by the Apostolic Tradition. The Paschal Mystery – the crucifixion, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ – is the central mystery of every liturgical celebration, most especially the Mass, which is the “source and summit” of our lives as Catholics. The Mass is the central, binding celebration of the Church. We live out the sacramental life most fully in community. Christ calls us to the forgiveness of sins and we recognize the Sacrament of Reconciliation as a way to repair sin and return to right relationship with God, ourselves and others. We are nourished and fed by the real presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. The presence of the Risen Christ is revealed throughout the sacred liturgy and in the community gathered as the Body of Christ, in the Word, in the Presider, and most especially in the Eucharist (the Body and Blood of Jesus). As the living Body of Christ, Catholics are called to live a “countercultural” life. We are called to serve one another, just as Jesus served. We stand up for our faith and beliefs even if this means suffering in the world. The Catholic social teachings call us to care especially for the dignity of the human person – from the moment of conception to the end of natural life. We are called to tend to the poor, care for our environment, ensure just working conditions for all and work towards an economic system that allows for equal treatment of people. We believe that we are united with all of the angels and saints, especially Mary, the Mother of God, and we model on lives on their holy example. We pray to Mary and all the saints to intercede for us. Personal and communal prayer is a hallmark of the Catholic faith. We pray to strengthen our relationship with God and to grow in faith and love. We are united with all believers throughout the world – the universal Church – each week as we gather for communal prayer, the Mass. Read More What is the Catholic Church? We Are the Church What Do Catholics Believe? Sacraments Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Hispanic Ministry Concillo Hispano The Concilio Hispano is an umbrella organization for all Hispanic groups. Organizations are represented on the Council by officers of the various Hispanic parish groups. Meetings are held on the second Friday of every month at 7 p.m. Hermandad El Señor de los Milagros Hermandad El Señor de los Milagros is a large organization that honors and celebrates Señor de los Milagros, Patron Saint of Peru. Their many fundraising efforts are to support the annual special mass held on the third week of October and to help sustain the needs of the poor children of Peru. New members are welcome. Meetings are held on the third Sunday of the month after the noon Mass. Comunidad de Base A Hispanic prayer group that meets to pray and to reflect on the work of God. The group meets every Saturday from Noon to 3 p.m. Legion de Maria Meets every Sunday at 10 a.m. for prayer and reflection. Hermandad San Martin de Porres The San Martin de Porres organization holds many fundraising events during the year to support the San Martin de Porres celebration in November. Meetings held the fourth Sunday of the month after the noon Mass. New members are welcome. Sociedad Guadalupe The Guadalupana organization was founded at Mission Dolores in 1972 under the auspices of Bishop Norman F. McFarland, then pastor of Mission Dolores Basilica. The major event of the organization is the Mañanitas Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the morning of December 12 at 5:00 am. The Bishop usually presides at this Mass, and music is provided by a group of mariachis, according to the Mexican tradition. Also, as part of this tradition, only roses are used to decorate the church and thousands of rose petals are dropped from the cupola one hundred fifty feet above the congregation. The Mass is followed by a breakfast of Mexican tamales, hot chocolate, and sweet rolls. This major event is preceded by several Sociedad fund raising social events throughout the year including a Spaghetti Dinner in June and a Halloween Dance in October. Other fund raising efforts include bus tour trips to Reno and Lake Tahoe. Please see website and the weekly Sunday church bulletin for more details on these events throughout the year. Meetings are held the first Sunday of the month after the 12 noon Mass. All are welcome.  Inmaculada The Inmaculada Concepcion organization was formed at Mission Dolores in 1964. The organization perpetuates the Nicaraguan tradition of the Novena and “Griteria” celebrated on December 7th and 8th. Meetings are held every second Sunday of the month in the Parish Hall after the 12 noon Mass. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Old Mission Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Mission San Francisco de Asis Misión San Francisco de Asís The Misión San Francisco de Asís was founded October 9, 1776. The settlement was named for St. Francis of Assisi, the founder of the Franciscan Order, but was also commonly known as "Mission Dolores" owing to the presence of a nearby creek named Arroyo de los Dolores, or "Creek of Sorrows." Mission Dolores is the oldest intact building in the City of San Francisco and the only intact Mission Chapel in the chain of 21 established under the direction of Father Serra. The Mission has been a steadfast witness to the span of San Francisco's history including the California Gold Rush and the 1906 San Francisco Earthquake. The Mission Cemetery is the only cemetery that remains within the City limits. The Cemetery is the final resting place for numerous Ohlone, Miwok, and other First Californians as well as notable California pioneers. We invite you to visit Mission Dolores to learn about its unique historic, religious, and architectural significance as well as enjoy its tranquil garden and cemetery. Cemetery and Gardens The Cemetery and Gardens of Mission Dolores are located adjacent to the Old Mission. The beautiful gardens have been restored and planted with traditional native trees, shrubs, flowers, and plants from the 1791 period. The rose garden was a gift of the Golden Gate Rose Society and is tended by members of the Society every week. Our garden also contains an Ohlone Indian ethno-botanic garden and examples of Native American plants and artifacts. Many notable San Franciscans buried here Mission Dolores is the final resting place of some 5,000 Ohlone, Miwok, and other First Californians who built Mission Dolores and were its earliest members and founders. Other notables include the first Mexican governor, Luis Antonio Arguello, the first commandant of the Presidio, Lieutenant Moraga, and victims of the Committee of Vigilance, Cora, Casey, and Sullivan. Cemetery markers date from 1830 to about 1898. Docent Tours Please note that Guided Tours are currently unavailable until further notice. Self Guided Tours are always available. Field Trips Mission Dolores welcomes hundreds of school groups every year. Suggested donation for students is  $5.00 per student, $ 10.00 per adult. Field trips are usually scheduled during our normal hours, Tuesday through Sunday, from 10:00 am - 4 pm. Visitor Information Hours Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekday in person & Livestream Mass  Monday - Saturday  8:00 a.m. in the Old Mission Friday  Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament & Divine Mercy 3:00 p.m.   7:00 p.m. Daily Livestream Rosary in Spanish & Divine Mercy    8:00 p.m. Daily Livestream Rosary    Saturday Mass 5pm (Vigil) Our Sunday Masses in person in the Basilica & 8:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. English  12:00 pm. Spanish Livestream 10am & 12pm Please join us as we go LIVE for a virtual mass, from our Mission Dolores Basilica Facebook Page For your convenience, playback files are available. Guided Tour Request Form Guided Tours are currently unavailable until further notice. Self Guided Tours are always available. No need for reservations for self-guided tours. Free parking available  (on weekends) Location & Directions Office of the Curator Andrew A. Galvan, Curator [email protected] Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Liturgical Calendar Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Liturgical Calendar The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar. The order of the year is as follows: List of Services Advent Advent marks the beginning of the liturgical calendar. It consists of the four Sundays leading up to Christmas. Item Link List Item 1 Christmas In the Catholic Church, Christmas is more than one day – it is a season that begins on Christmas Eve (Dec. 24), continues through the Feast of the Epiphany and includes the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God . Christmastide concludes with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord in January. Item Link List Item 2 Lent The forty days of Lent is reminiscent of Jesus’ forty days in the desert. Lent is a season of repentance and renewal in solidarity with those preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation to be received at Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and continues until the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Item Link List Item 3 Triduum (or Holy Week) The Triduum is the most important three days in the liturgical year. Holy Thursday (which commemorates the Last Supper), Good Friday (which commemorates Jesus’ crucifixion and death on the cross), and Holy Saturday (where the Church pauses to commemorate the Lord’s burial). The Easter Vigil is celebrated on Holy Saturday night when new members of the faith receive the Sacraments of Initiation and are welcomed into the Church. Item Link List Item 4 Easter Alleluia – He is Risen! The Easter season celebrates Christ’s resurrection from the dead, his victory over death. Christ’s Ascension into heaven is celebrated on the 7th Sunday after Easter. Eastertide concludes at Pentecost, where Jesus sends the Holy Spirit upon the apostles to spread the Gospel to all nations. Item Link Ordinary Time The season of Ordinary Time explores Christ’s mission and message through the Gospels. This season includes Trinity Sunday (which celebrates God’s self revelation as a Trinity of Persons) and Corpus Christi (which celebrates the Body and Blood of Jesus in the Eucharist). Ordinary Time concludes with the Solemnity of Christ the King which brings the liturgical year to a close. Item Link During the year, in addition to the Sunday worship, the Church also celebrates Solemnities, Feasts, and Memorials which may be on any day of the week. These occur during the year to commemorate special events or persons that are highly revered by the Catholic Church. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Anointing the Sick He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two…They anointed with oil many who were sick and cured them. (Mark 6:7, 13) The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick gives strength and support and can be administered to anyone struggling with an illness. Who may Receive? In the Catholic Church, Extreme Unction or the Last Rites is the anointing at the time of death. Since the Second Vatican Council, this sacrament is now called the Anointing of the Sick and has been broadened to offer healing and comfort in times of illness that may not lead to immediate death. Speaking about a wider implementation of this sacrament, Pope Paul VI advocated for “a wider availability of the sacrament and to extend it—within reasonable limits—even beyond cases of mortal illness." Unlike the traditional understanding of the Last Rites, the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is, ideally, to be administered in a communal celebration. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that when the sick are anointed they should be "assisted by their pastor and the whole ecclesial community, which is invited to surround the sick in a special way through their prayers and fraternal attention" (1516). "Like all the sacraments the Anointing of the Sick is a liturgical and communal celebration…It is very fitting to celebrate it within the Eucharist" (1517). Spiritual Healing The healing that occurs in this sacrament of anointing is not necessarily physical healing. While we believe that physical healing can occur through the great power of God, the grace that is infused through this special sacrament is the reminder of the eternal presence of God in our human suffering. When the priest blessing the oil of anointing, he asks God to "send the power of your Holy Spirit, the Consoler, into this precious oil. Make this oil a remedy for all who are anointed with it; heal them in body, in soul and in spirit, and deliver them from every affliction" (Pastoral Care of the Sick, #123). "The celebration of the Anointing of the Sick consists essentially in the anointing of the forehead and hands of the sick person (in the Roman Rite) or of other parts of the body (in the Eastern rite), the anointing being accompanied by the liturgical prayer of the celebrant asking for the special grace of this sacrament" (CCC 1531). Please call (415) 621-8203 for an appointment. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Community Outreach Communion for the Homebound and the Sick Communion is brought by priests, deacon and lay ministers during the week, or as requested, to those that are unable to join us at liturgy including Catholic patients at California Pacific Medical Center and Davies Campus. Volunteers accepted. Training required. St. Vincent De Paul Society The Society helps the needy in our Parish on a one-to-one basis. Activities include the biweekly preparation of sandwiches and food for distribution to the homeless and those in need. Shelter Meals Program The Parish is responsible for assisting the  San Francisco Interfaith Council Shelter Meals Program for one week during the winter season. The program is coordinated by the Renew Faith Sharing group. Volunteers are needed to help cook and serve dinner meals. San Francisco Organizing Project (SFOP) Local Parish Committee Through listening to the community, building one-on-one relationships, researching and analyzing policy, collaborating with other community organizations, and organizing large "action meetings" with decision-makers, SFOP has accomplished such key feats as universal health care for all San Francisco children, nearly 3000 units of affordable housing, and safer neighborhoods through job training and workforce development. Mission Dolores does not currently have a local parish committee. To learn more about SFOP,  visit www.sfop.org .  For more information, contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Catholic Essentials The 7 Corporal Works of Mercy To feed the hungry To give drink to the thirsty To clothe the naked To shelter the homeless To care for the sick To visit the imprisoned To bury the dead The 7 Spiritual Works of Mercy To share knowledge To give advice to those who need it To comfort the suffering To be patient with others To forgive those who hurt you To give correction to those who need it To pray for the living and the dead The 7 Gifts of The Holy Spirit Wisdom Understanding Counsel/Right Judgment Fortitude/Courage Knowledge Piety/Reverence Fear of the Lord/Awe and Wonder The 3 Theological Virtues Faith Hope Love (Charity) The 4 Cardinal Virtues Prudence Justice Fortitude Temperance The Ten Commandments The Ten Commandments are more than simply rules and laws. They are a foundation of moral teaching and shape our obligations as Christians in relationship to God. The Ten Commandments were given to Moses by God on Mt. Sinai after being rescued by God from slavery in Egypt. These Commandments are the expression and sign of the Covenant between God and God’s people and are just as powerful and binding as they were when they were written. I am the Lord your God. You shall not have strange gods before me You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain Remember to keep holy the Lord's day Honor your father and your mother You shall not kill You shall not commit adultery You shall not steal You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor You shall not desire your neighbor's wife You shall not desire your neighbor's goods The 2 Greatest Commandments When asked which was the greatest of the commandments, Jesus responded with two. In this teaching of Jesus, these commandments complement each other and cannot be seen as existing apart from the other. The first is to love the Lord thy God with all thy YOUR heart, soul, mind and strength and the second is to love your neighbor as yourself. The 8 Beatitudes These are teachings of Jesus during the Sermon on the Mount in which he describes the attitudes and actions that should characterize his disciples and followers. They can be seen as blueprints for living an authentic Christian life. Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven Blessed are the meek: for they shall posses the land Blessed are they who mourn: for they shall be comforted Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven The 14 Stations of the Cross Jesus is Condemned to Die Jesus is Made to Bear His Cross Jesus Falls the First Time Jesus Meets His Mother Simon Helps Jesus Carry His Cross Veronica Wipes Jesus' Face Jesus Falls the Second Time Jesus Meets the Women of Jerusalem Jesus Falls the Third Time Jesus is Stripped Jesus is Nailed to the Cross Jesus Dies on the Cross Jesus is Taken Down from the Cross Jesus is Laid in the Tomb The 7 Last Words of Christ Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do. (Luke 23:34) Amen I say to thee: This day thou shalt be with me in paradise. (Luke 23:43) Woman, behold thy son. . . .Behold thy mother. (John 19:26-27) Eli, Eli, lamma sabachtani? (My God, My God, why hast Thou forsaken me?) (Matthew 27:46) I thirst. (John 19:28) It is finished. (John 19:30) Father, into Thy hands I commend my spirit. (Luke 23:46) Fruits of the Holy Spirit Charity Joy Peace Patience Goodness Kindness Long suffering Humility Faithfulness Modesty Self-Control Chastity Four Marks of the Catholic Church One Holy Catholic Apostolic Precepts of the Church Assist at Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation, doing no unnecessary work on those days. Confess serious sins at least once a year. Receive Holy Communion frequently and, at a minimum, during the Easter Season. Fast and abstain on appointed days and times. Contribute to the support of the Church. Observe the laws of the Church concerning marriage and give religious training to one’s children by word, example, and use of parish schools or religious education programs. Join the missionary spirit and work of the Church. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Confirmation Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Confirmation For on him the Father, God, has set his seal. (John 6:27) At confirmation we receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and confirm our baptismal promises. Greater awareness of the grace of the Holy Spirit is conferred through the anointing of chrism oil and the laying on of hands by the Bishop. Confirmation perfects Baptismal grace; it is the sacrament which gives the Holy Spirit in order to root us more deeply in the divine filiation, incorporate us more firmly into Christ, strengthen our bond with the Church, associate us more closely with her mission, and help us bear witness to the Christian faith in words accompanied by deeds. (CCC 1316) Through the Sacrament of Confirmation we renew our baptismal promises and commit to living a life of maturity in the Christian faith. As we read in the Lumen Gentium (the Dogmatic Constitution of the Church) from the Second Vatican Council: Bound more intimately to the Church by the sacrament of confirmation, [the baptized] are endowed by the Holy Spirit with special strength; hence they are more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith both by word and by deed as true witnesses of Christ. (no. 11) Scriptural Foundation for Confirmation In the Acts of the Apostles we read of the coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost. While baptism is the sacrament of new life, confirmation gives birth to that life. Baptism initiates us into the Church and names us as children of God, whereas confirmation calls us forth as God’s children and unites us more fully to the active messianic mission of Christ in the world. After receiving the power of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, the Apostles went out and confirmed others, showing confirmation to be an individual and separate sacrament: Peter and John at Samaria (Acts 8:5-6, 14-17) and Paul at Ephesus (Acts 19:5-6). Also the Holy Spirit came down on Jews and Gentiles alike in Caesarea, prior to their baptisms. Recognizing this as a confirmation by the Holy Spirit, Peter commanded that they be baptized (cf. Acts 10:47). 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE English Español Dear Parishioners and Friends of Mission Dolores, We have much to be thankful for at Mission Dolores Basilica. Our parish has a rich history of worship, prayer, evangelization, service, and community for over 248 years. Our welcoming church is a place where we live the intense presence of God and many of life’s most important experiences, whether it be through the Mass or other sacraments, our faith formation programs, the parish school, or our diverse communities and ministries. It is such a blessing to be your pastor and witness each day how our community of missionary disciples lives out the Church’s mission. Every year more than 200,000 people around the world visit the Mission and teachers bring more than 5,000 students to the Mission to learn firsthand what roles the missions played in the founding of San Francisco and California.  Mission Dolores is more than just a landmark and museum.  Today, Mission Dolores, guided by the same spirit of selflessness of the first missionaries, is making important and lasting contributions to the well-being of the community and city. Currently, the church has two restrooms for male and female.  The number of  restrooms on the site is not enough for the increasing number of visitors.  The Project proposes to remodel and enlarge the existing restroom facility with more urinals and toilets with ADA, new walls, partitions, fixtures, roof tiles and an expanded foundation. For these reasons, after thorough discernment and consultation, we are embarking on a capital campaign to raise $350,000 - $450,000, that will allow us to be more responsive to our parish needs and mission. The brochure shares the necessary plans to ensure that we raise the funds necessary to maintain God’s house and continue to grow God’s Kingdom here at Mission Dolores Basilica. Whether you are visiting and new to Mission Dolores Basilica or have been here from the beginning, I ask you to prayerfully reflect on how you have been blessed by this parish. I invite you to prayerfully consider how you are able to contribute your financial gifts to this crucial effort for our parish and join with me in praying for the success of our campaign. Sacrificial giving is an expression of our faith and a way to put our faith into action. The Suggested Gift Chart details pledges ranging from $2,500 to $150,000, payable over five years.  That is less than one dollar and a half per day over 60 months. This wide range of gift opportunities makes it possible for virtually every family to take part in the program. Time will be set aside during all Masses on the weekend of June 8th and 9th for the faithful of Mission Dolores Basilica to make your pledge. Please bring your completed card, or be prepared to complete a pledge card at Mass. Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous support for our parish as we look to the future with hope and continue to build the Kingdom of God. Yours in Christ through Mary, Fr. Francis Garbo Estimados feligreses y amigos de Mission Dolores, Tenemos mucho que agradecer en la Basílica de la Misión Dolores. Nuestra parroquia tiene una rica historia de adoración, oración, evangelización, servicio y comunidad durante más de 248 años. Nuestra iglesia acogedora es un lugar donde vivimos la intensa presencia de Dios y muchas de las experiencias más importantes de la vida, ya sea a través de la Misa u otros sacramentos, nuestros programas de formación en la fe, la escuela parroquial o nuestras diversas comunidades y ministerios. Es una gran bendición ser su pastor y ser testigo cada día de cómo nuestra comunidad de discípulos misioneros vive la misión de la Iglesia. Cada año, más de 200.000 personas de todo el mundo visitan la Misión y los maestros traen a más de 5.000 estudiantes a la Misión para aprender de primera mano qué papeles desempeñaron las misiones en la fundación de San Francisco y California. Mission  Dolores es más que un simple monumento y museo. Hoy, Misión Dolores, guiada por el mismo espíritu de altruismo de los primeros misioneros, está haciendo contribuciones importantes y duraderas al bienestar de la comunidad y la ciudad. Actualmente, la iglesia cuenta con dos baños para hombres y mujeres. El número de baños en el sitio no es suficiente para el creciente número de visitantes. El Proyecto propone remodelar y ampliar las instalaciones sanitarias existentes con más urinarios y sanitarios con ADA, nuevas paredes, tabiques, accesorios, tejas y una base ampliada. Por estas razones, después de un discernimiento y una consulta minuciosos, nos estamos embarcando en una campaña capital para recaudar $350,000 - $450,000, que nos permitirá responder mejor a las necesidades y la misión de nuestra parroquia. El folleto adjunto comparte los planes necesarios para garantizar que recaudemos los fondos necesarios para mantener la casa de Dios y continuar haciendo crecer el Reino de Dios aquí en la Basílica de Misión Dolores. Ya sea que esté visitando la Basílica de la Misión Dolores y sea nuevo en ella o haya estado aquí desde el principio, le pido que reflexione en oración sobre cómo ha sido bendecido por esta parroquia. Los invito a considerar en oración cómo pueden contribuir con sus donaciones financieras a este esfuerzo crucial para nuestra parroquia y unirse a mí en oración por el éxito de nuestra campaña. El dar con sacrificio es una expresión de nuestra fe y una manera de poner nuestra fe en acción. La tabla de donaciones sugeridas detalla promesas que van desde $2,500 a $150,000, pagaderas en cinco años. Eso es menos de un dólar y medio por día durante 60 meses. Esta amplia gama de oportunidades de obsequios hace posible que prácticamente todas las familias participen en el programa. Se reservará tiempo durante todas las Misas el fin de semana del Junio 8 y 9 para que los fieles de Mission Dolores Basílica hagan su compromiso. Por favor traigan su tarjeta completada o vengan preparados para completar una tarjeta de compromiso en la Misa. Gracias por su consideración en oración y su generoso apoyo a nuestra parroquia mientras miramos hacia el futuro Holy Orders Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Holy Orders and like living stones be yourselves built into a spiritual house, to be a holy priesthood, to offer spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. (1 Peter 2:5) "Holy Orders is the sacrament through which the mission entrusted by Christ to his apostles continues to be exercised in the Church until the end of time…It includes three degrees of order: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate" (CCC 1536). Deacons, priest and bishops are essential to the Catholic Church because we believe that they continue the work begun by the apostles. Since the beginning, the ordained ministry has been conferred and exercised in three degrees: that of bishops, that of presbyters, and that of deacons. The ministries conferred by ordination are irreplaceable for the organic structure of the Church: without the bishop, presbyters, and deacons, one cannot speak of the Church. (CCC 1593) Ordination is the rite at which the Sacrament of Holy Orders is bestowed. The bishop confers the Sacrament of Holy Orders by the laying on of hands which confers on a man the grace and spiritual power to celebrate the Church’s sacraments. The sacrament of Holy Orders is conferred by the laying on of hands followed by a solemn prayer of consecration asking God to grant the ordained the graces of the Holy Spirit required for his ministry. Ordination imprints an indelible sacramental character. (CCC 1597) Who Receives Holy Orders? The Church confers the sacrament of Holy Orders only on baptized men (viri), whose suitability for the exercise of the ministry has been duly recognized. Church authority alone has the responsibility and right to call someone to receive the sacrament of Holy Orders. (CCC 1598) In the Latin Church the sacrament of Holy Orders for the presbyterate is normally conferred only on candidates who are ready to embrace celibacy freely and who publicly manifest their intention of staying celibate for the love of God's kingdom and the service of men. (CCC 1599) The Second Vatican Council reminds us that the mission of ordained clergy, while unique, is interrelated to the mission of the lay faithful: Though they differ from one another in essence and not only in degree, the common priesthood of the faithful and the ministerial or hierarchical priesthood are nonetheless interrelated: each of them in its own special way is a participation in the one priesthood of Christ. The ministerial priest, by the sacred power he enjoys, teaches and rules the priestly people; acting in the person of Christ, he makes present the eucharistic sacrifice, and offers it to God in the name of all the people. But the faithful, in virtue of their royal priesthood, join in the offering of the Eucharist. They likewise exercise that priesthood in receiving the sacraments, in prayer and thanksgiving, in the witness of a holy life, and by self-denial and active charity. (Lumen Gentium 10) Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Becoming Catholic Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Becoming Catholic While the Catholic Church is the largest religion in the world, it is sometimes also the most misunderstood. The beliefs of the Catholic Church and her beautiful teachings are consistent through the ages. We believe that human beings were created by God in love and that everything God creates is good and created out of love. While we have the capacity for sin, the Church believes in the dignity of the human person above all else. We also believe that goodness infuses all of God’s wondrous creation. All creation, made by God, reflects that goodness. Catholics see the world and its beauty, renewed by the Incarnation, as sacramental – speaking of God’s goodness and love. We believe in stewardship. Everything is given to us by God and our Catholic responsibility is to share our time, talent and treasure with those around us. We believe in the Holy Trinity, that God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit – a communion of knowledge and love – has created us to share in that life. We believe in community and a living Church – believers are a part of the living Body of Christ and, as such, we are a reflection of the communal nature of the Trinity. We believe that God loved his creation so much that he became human in the person of Jesus to walk among us. We believe in the communion of the saints – models of faith who help us and guide us in our daily lives. We believe in Jesus’ crucifixion, death and resurrection, and we hope that one day we will rise to new life with him. Becoming Catholic today means joining an ancient faith, deeply rooted in the teachings and traditions of Christ, that is filled with hope and vibrancy as we continue to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the ends of the earth. What is RCIA? The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries. Click Here to Learn More Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Penance Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Penance This is the Sacrament in which sins committed after Baptism are forgiven. It results in reconciliation with God and the Church. (US Catholic Catechism for Adults, Glossary) There are four steps in the Sacrament of Reconciliation: We feel contrition for our sins and a conversion of heart to change our ways. We confess our sins and human sinfulness to a priest. We receive and accept forgiveness (absolution) and are absolved of our sins. We celebrate God’s everlasting love for us and commit to live out a Christian life. Sin hurts our relationship with God, ourselves and others. As the Catechism states: The sinner wounds God’s honor and love, his own human dignity…and the spiritual well-being of the Church, of which each Christian ought to be a living stone. To the eyes of faith no evil is graver than sin and nothing has worse consequences for the sinners themselves, for the Church, and for the whole world. (CCC 1487, 1488) A mature understanding of sin includes reflecting upon our thoughts, actions and omissions as well as examining the patterns of sin that may arise in our lives. With contrite hearts, we are also called to reflect upon the effects of our sins upon the wider community and how we might participate in sinful systems. Contrition and conversion lead us to seek a forgiveness for our sins so as to repair damaged relationships with God, self, and others. We believe that only ordained priests have the faculty of absolving sins from the authority of the Church in the name of Jesus Christ (CCC 1495). Our sins are forgiven by God, through the priest. The Spiritual effects of the Sacraments of Reconciliation include: reconciliation with God by which the penitent recovers grace reconciliation with the Church remission of the eternal punishment incurred by mortal sins remission, at least in part, of temporal punishments resulting from sin peace and serenity of conscience, and spiritual consolation an increase of spiritual strength for the Christian battle (CCC 1496) Individual confession with a priest is the principal means of absolution and reconciliation of grave sins within the Church. The Sacrament of Reconciliation frees us from sinful patterns of behavior and calls us to complete conversion to Christ. Reconciliation heals our sins and repairs our relationships. 4:30 p.m. - Saturday or by appointment please call (415 ) 621-8203  Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Unity Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Papacy & Christian Unity The Pope As Vicar of Jesus Christ, the Pope governs the Catholic Church as its supreme head. The Pope, as Bishop of Rome, is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church. We believe that the Pope is the successor of Peter, and his bishops are successors of the Twelve Apostles. It is clear throughout that it is a question of the bishops acting in conjunction with their head, never of the bishops acting independently of the Pope. In the latter instance, without the action of the head, the bishops are not able to act as a College: this is clear from the concept of "College." This hierarchical communion of all the bishops with the Supreme Pontiff is certainly firmly established in Tradition. (Lumen Gentium, Note of Explanation) In the Acts of the Apostles, we come to know Peter is the head of the early church. When Peter is given the “keys to the kingdom,” Christ is establishing the divine office of leadership over the church. The permanence of the office of the Pope is essential to the everlasting nature of the church. "The Roman Pontiff, head of the college of bishops, enjoys this infallibility in virtue of his office, when, as supreme pastor and teacher of all the faithful – who confirms his brethren in the faith – he proclaims by a definitive act a doctrine pertaining to faith or morals…The infallibility promised to the Church is also present in the body of bishops when, together with Peter's successor, they exercise the supreme Magisterium," above all in an Ecumenical Council. When the Church through its supreme Magisterium proposes a doctrine "for belief as being divinely revealed," and as the teaching of Christ, the definitions "must be adhered to with the obedience of faith." This infallibility extends as far as the deposit of divine Revelation itself. (CCC 891) Divine assistance is also given to the successors of the apostles, teaching in communion with the successor of Peter, and, in a particular way, to the bishop of Rome, pastor of the whole Church, when, without arriving at an infallible definition and without pronouncing in a "definitive manner," they propose in the exercise of the ordinary Magisterium a teaching that leads to better understanding of Revelation in matters of faith and morals. To this ordinary teaching the faithful "are to adhere to it with religious assent" which, though distinct from the assent of faith, is nonetheless an extension of it. (CCC 892) Christian Unity Unity is essential for the followers of Jesus. John’s gospel reminds us, “The glory which You have given Me I have given to them, that they may be one, just as We are one; I in them and You in Me, that they may be perfected in unity, so that the world may know that You sent Me, and loved them, even as You have loved Me.” (John 17:22-23) The Catholic Church is united under the leadership of the Bishop of Rome, the Pope. Historical breaks and schisms have left us fractured, with the Eastern Orthodox churches no longer in full unity with Roman Catholicism. Beginning with John XXIII and continuing through the papacy of John Paul II and our current pope, the movement to come together in full Christian unity has been underway. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Groups & Activities Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Groups & Activities Environment Committee / Liturgical Decoration Decoration of the church for the liturgical seasons and Holy Days. Volunteers are always needed and welcome.   Maintenance Ministry A group of volunteers who render their services for the upkeep and maintenance on the entire Mission Dolores facility. Carpenters, plumbers, electricians, contractors and painters needed.  Sunday Hospitality An informal gathering held in Parish Hall/Auditorium after Sunday Mass where parishioners come to share friendship and to connect with one another. Refreshments are served. Volunteers are always welcome to bring food, set up, and clean up.   For more information contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Annual Appeal Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Annual Appeal Registration for Archdiocesan Annual Appeal In conjunction with the Archdiocese, we are now enabling donations to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (AAA) securely via the Archdiocese’s donation website! You can make a one-time or recurring gift using your credit card, or directly from your bank account to the AAA. And, more importantly, your donation will be immediately credited toward Mission Dolores Basilica’s AAA goal. To begin, you will need to enter your name, address, phone, email and credit card or bank account information into the secure donation website. IMPORTANT - Please be sure to indicate that Mission Dolores Basilica is to be credited with your donation. Please visit the secure AAA website and select which of the options you want to use to make your donation. Simply select your preferred option button to begin the registration process. Archdiocesan Annual Appeal website If you have any questions about the online donation process, please contact the Archdiocesan Office of Development at [email protected] or (415) 614-5580. If you would like to discuss other ways to give to the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal, please contact the parish office at [email protected] or (415) 621-8203 or the Archdiocesan Office of Development. Thank you for your support of Mission Dolores and the Archdiocesan Annual Appeal! Note: As online donations can be made for time periods that are longer than the yearly Archdiocesan Annual Appeal campaign period, the Archdiocese will credit all monthly donations processed by January 31st, 2017 toward the AAA 2016. All donations processed February 1, 2016 or later will be credit to 2016 Annual Appeal. All recurring monthly donations processed on February 1st, 2017 or later will be credited to the AAA 2017 campaign. If you would like your recurring monthly donation to go only to the AAA 2016, please set the recurring monthly donation end date for January 31st, 2017 or earlier. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Welcome Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Welcome Thank you for your interest in our parish. Whether you’re just visiting us for a brief time, looking for a new parish home, are returning to the practice of your Catholic faith or are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Church, we’re happy to have you here. A parish is a community of believers and a spiritual family that is supportive and loving. It can be a place to grow spiritually, to put your faith in action, and to use our gifts of time and talent as disciples of Christ. We look forward to answering any questions you may have. In the meantime, please look through the resources we’ve made available on these pages: I want to register as a new parishioner. I’m a returning Catholic. I’m interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. I want to become Catholic. Frequently Asked Questions When are masses held? Our parish's schedule of masses is available by calling the church office or viewing our online calendar. [Click Here] How do I become Catholic? We're glad you asked! We welcome you to contact the church office to meet with our pastor. We've also provided some introductory answers on this website. [Read More] Where is the church located? An interactive map with driving directions from your location is available on this website. [Read More] Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor We are the Church Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE We are the Church The Church is comprised of all believers or the People of God. Ordained clergy have a distinct role and function in the Church; all of the baptized are a part of the whole of the Body of Christ. Together with ordained ministers, the lay faithful are called to live out their baptism through spreading the gospel message and ministering to people in need. The entire body of the faithful, anointed as they are by the Holy One, cannot err in matters of belief. They manifest this special property by means of the whole peoples' supernatural discernment in matters of faith when ‘from the Bishops down to the last of the lay faithful,’ they show universal agreement in matters of faith and morals. That discernment in matters of faith is aroused and sustained by the Spirit of truth. (Lumen Gentium #12) Read More Being Catholic Today What is the Catholic Church? What Do Catholics Believe? Sacraments Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Baptism Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Baptism Amen, amen, I say to you, no one can enter the kingdom of God without being born of water and Spirit. (John 3:5) The sacrament of baptism ushers us into the divine life, cleanses us from sin, and initiates us as members of the Christian community. It is the foundation for the sacramental life. At baptism, the presider prays over the water: Father, look now with love upon your Church, and unseal for her the fountain of baptism. By the power of the Holy Spirit give to this water the grace of your Son, so that in the sacrament of baptism all those whom you have created in your likeness may be cleansed from sin and rise to a new birth of innocence by water and the Holy Spirit. (Christian Initiation of Adults, #222A) Freed from Sin Baptism frees us from the bondage of original and actual sin. Water is poured in the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Today, the sacrament of baptism is often performed on infants, shortly after birth. Adult baptisms take place at the Easter Vigil through the restored Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Adults or children who have been baptized in a valid Christian church are not baptized again in the Catholic church. As we say in the Nicene Creed, “I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins…” The Catechism teaches: "The fruit of Baptism, or baptismal grace, is a rich reality that includes forgiveness of original sin and all personal sins, birth into the new life by which man becomes an adoptive son of the Father, a member of Christ and a temple of the Holy Spirit. By this very fact the person baptized is incorporated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and made a sharer in the priesthood of Christ" (CCC 1279). Baptismal Symbols Water – The waters of baptism recall Jesus’ own baptism by John the Baptist in the river Jordan. Water is a symbol of cleansing and renewal as we begin a new life in Christ. We are washed clean of sin. Oil – At baptism we are anointed into the life of Christ as “priest, prophet and king.” A cross is traced on the candidate’s forehead as a reminder that we are inheritors of the Kingdom of God. Light – The baptismal candle is lit from the Paschal or Easter candle that stands in the church as a sign of Christ’s light in the world. At baptism, we receive the light of Christ and are called forth to share this light with the world. White garment – The white garment that is placed upon us at baptism is a symbol of Christ’s victory over death and his glorious resurrection. Likewise, the white garment or pall that is placed over the coffin at the time of death recalls our baptismal promises and reminds us that we are destined for eternal life. While in ordinary circumstances, sacraments in the Catholic Church are administered validly by a member of the ordained clergy, in an emergency situation, the sacrament of baptism can be administered by anyone. In case of necessity, any person can baptize provided that he have the intention of doing that which the Church does and provided that he pour water on the candidates head while saying: “I baptize you in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit" (CCC 1284). Baptismal Preparation for Parents & Godparents Sessions in which parents and Godparents learn of their Christian commitment and responsibility in bringing their children to be baptized. For more information, contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203 Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Directions The Mission Dolores Basilica is located at the intersection of 16th and Dolores Street. The parish office is at 3321-16th Street.    Mission Dolores Basilica is easily accessible by public transit. The 22 Fillmore electric bus stops at the front door. Additionally the J Church streetca r stops one block to the west at Church Street. The 16th and Mission BART station is 3 blocks to the east at Mission Street.   For people who are driving, there is complimentary parking in the Mission Dolores parking lot. Parking is ONLY available on the weekends. Enter on the east side of Church Street between 16th and 17th. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Basilica Choir Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Basilica Choir The Mission Dolores Basilica Choir is a dedicated volunteer group of mixed voices under the direction of  Jerome Lenk . The Choir provides musical support for the liturgical life of the Parish community, and can be heard regularly at the 10 a.m. Sunday liturgies, as well as major feasts and holy days. In addition to singing for regular weekend liturgies, the Choir performs critically acclaimed annual Christmas concerts as well as a Spring Concert, and on occasion, a Spring Cabaret. The music they perform is comprised of selections that range from Renaissance music and Chant, to Gospel and Spirituals.   The Mission Dolores Basilica Choir has received international acclaim, having performed tours of Italy, Austria, and Mexico. They have been the featured choir at liturgies at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican, as well as at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City. The Choir can be heard on several CD recordings that showcase the range and artistry of the group. A recording of their Mexico tour repertoire was released Christmas 2005. Membership is open by audition to anyone interested in blending liturgical music and good choral repertoire. Regular rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7 p.m., September through May. For more information please contact our  Music Director, Jerome Lenk  or the Rectory at (415) 621-8203. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Prayer Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The psalms are prayers we sing; they have been a part of the Church’s communal prayer since the earliest days of the Church. Prayer is communication with a God who loves us and desires to be in relationship with us. Jesus teaches us about the importance of prayer. The Gospels record seventeen times that Jesus took time apart to pray. In the Scriptures, Jesus prays often, morning and night. He prays during critical events in his life and he prays before ministering to people in need. Jesus is a model of prayer for us. Prayer is essential to living a full, Catholic life. The central communal form of prayer for the Church is the Mass. Some of the Church’s most traditional and foundational prayers are as follows: Grace before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these your gifts which we are about to receive from your goodness, through Christ our Lord. Amen. Glory to the Father Glory to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit: as it was in the beginning, is now, and will be forever. Amen. The Lord’s Prayer Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name; thy kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen. Hail Mary Hail, Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with you. Blessed are you among women; and blessed is the fruit of your womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen. Act of Contrition My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good, I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things. I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more, and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy. Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our sweetness, and our hope. To you we cry, the children of Eve; to you we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this land of exile. Turn, then, most gracious advocate, your eyes of mercy toward us; lead us home at last and show us the blessed fruit of your womb, Jesus: O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary.New Paragraph There are also contemporary ways to pray. Talking with God each day, no matter the form or words used, nourishes our relationship and helps it to grow. Silent prayer or meditation helps us center our thoughts on God’s goodness and offers renewal in a noisy, hectic world. Lectio Divina is a way of praying with the sacred Scriptures. Find a Scripture passage that speaks to you. Read it out loud and then reflect upon it silently for several minutes. Read it again. Notice any words or phrases that stick with you. Ask God what you are to learn from this passage. Listen. Keep a prayer journal with all of your wants, needs, thoughts and reflections related to your prayer life. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Protecting Children Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE How to Report Suspected Abuse If anyone has reason to believe or suspect there is or has been abuse of a minor by an adult, those suspicions or allegations are to be reported first to civil authorities (listed below). Furthermore, if there is reason to believe there has been abuse of a minor by clergy, employees, or volunteers at Catholic schools, parish religious education programs, or other church-related events, those suspicions or allegations are to be reported first to civil authorities and then to the Archdiocesan Victim Assistance Coordinator, unless the report involves the Archbishop himself. The Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service has been established and was activated in March 2020 to receive reports of sexual abuse and related misconduct by  bishops , and to relay those reports to proper Church authorities for investigation. Where a report includes a crime, such as the sexual abuse of a minor, it will also be reported to civil authorities. Otherwise, reports will be kept confidential. Reporting may be made at  ReportBishopAbuse.org  or 800-276-1562. Rocio Rodriguez, LMFT, Victim Assistance Coordinator  Phone: 415-614-5506 [email protected] Every allegation will be treated seriously and immediate steps taken to protect the alleged abuse survivor(s). These actions will be taken discreetly so as to protect the rights of both the abuse survivor and the alleged abuser. State law requires people in certain positions to make such reports. These people are referred to as “Mandatory Reporters”. All other adults, called “Ethical Reporters” should also report suspected abuse. Investigation following the report should be left to duly appointed professionals. Instructions for Reporting Abuse Cases of alleged abuse in which the abuser and the abuse survivor are of the same household are to be reported to Child Protective Services (CPS), while cases in which the alleged abuse survivor and the accused do not share a household should be reported to law enforcement authorities (sheriff’s department or local police). How to Report Suspected Abuse Promise to Protect | Pledge to Heal Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. 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Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Religious Education Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Faith Formation CCD, Confirmation and RCIA Faith Formation Google Website Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Religious Education for Children Seeks to help parents/guardians in their task of sharing the Catholic faith with their children. A two-year program starting in September in preparation for First Communion or Confirmation.  Face-to-face sessions will meet first and third Saturdays from 3:00 pm followed with mass at 5:00 pm.  .  The fee for the program is $50 per candidate or $75 per family. Arrangements can made for payments.  For more information contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203 to leave a message for Maria Rosales-Uribe or email her at [email protected]  RCIA/Adult Confirmation Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (English & Spanish) Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is ongoing throughout the year. We meet on Wednesdays at 6:45 pm in the St. Francis Room.  Email Maria Rosales-Uribe before you a Wednesday meeting.  Rite of Christian Initiation is  for non-Christian adults who feel called to the Catholic faith, for adults who are baptized Christians and wish to attain the fullness of the Catholic faith through reception of the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. We also include adults who are baptized but neet to complete their sacraments.  For more information contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203 or email [email protected] to leave a message for Maria Rosales-Uribe. Faith Formation Application Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Music at Mission Dolores Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Music at Mission Dolores Basilica Concert Events Announcing the 13th Season of the Second Sunday Basilica Recital Series! The Second Sunday Recital Series at the Basilica runs from September to November and February through May.  Concerts are 4 p.m.  and are  Free  to the public. Donations accepted in support of the Basilica Parish Music Ministries. For more information about Concerts or performing at the Basilica please contact our Music Department, [email protected] . 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Our Faith Our Catholic faith comprises what we believe and how we live that belief. For 2,000 years, this Catholic faith has been handed down from one generation to next, starting with Jesus Christ passing the faith to the Twelve Apostles. In our own lives, we may receive that faith from our parents, from friends, or even a stranger we meet. Living as a Catholic includes many wonderful beliefs, practices, and devotions; too many to catalog here. But we hope to provide you with a brief overview of what we believe and how we live that belief. We hope this resource will be valuable to both interested non-Catholics as well as to those already Catholic who might be looking to deepen the practice of their faith. If you want to know more about discovering our Catholic faith as a newcomer to the Church or re-discovering the Catholic faith you received at baptism, you may want to start by exploring our Newcomers section. To learn about what we believe as Catholics, you will want to start with What Do Catholics Believe? But if you want to learn more specifically about the seven sacraments, visit the Sacraments area of our site. List of Services Being Catholic Today Write a description for this list item and include information that will interest site visitors. For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link List Item 1 What is the Catholic Church? 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For example, you may want to describe a team member's experience, what makes a product special, or a unique service that you offer. Item Link Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Beliefs Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE What Do Catholics Believe? Beliefs Prayer Prayer is communion with God. Prayer can be public or personal, spoken or silent. The Psalms are prayers we sing. Learn More Current Issues Our parish community stays informed with Catholic News and Perspective. Learn More The Liturgical Calendar The seasons of the Church follow one universal liturgical calendar. Learn More Papacy & Christian Unity The Pope is the chief pastor and shepherd of the whole Church. Learn More List Item 2 Catholic Essentials We follow spiritual law and foundation. Learn More List Item 1 Sacraments The Catholic Church has defined seven sacraments - instituted by and through the life of Jesus Christ. Learn More List Item 3 Additional Resources Additional resources from around the web that can provide you with more insight about what Catholics believe and why... Documents of the Second Vatican Council Link to The Catholic Encyclopedia Link to the Catechism of the Church Link to the Code of Canon Law Link to the New American Bible Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Parish Life Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Parish Life The heart of a parish is the Eucharist, but the parish family is the body that makes it a unique and vibrant community with an exciting parish life. Our parish offers a variety of ways to be part of that communal family in addition to the celebration of the sacraments. Faith formation is a vital element of the Catholic life as we grow in knowledge and understanding of our faith in Jesus Christ and the Church he gave us. A deeper understanding can lead to a more intimate relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and through the Trinity to the Church and our family, friends, neighbors, parish, and community. Such faith formation is not just for children, but for all of us as we grow as Catholics. Our parish has many opportunities for faith formation that we encourage you to explore. Another way to participate in our parish life are the various parish ministries, including liturgical ministries, such as choir member, lector, altar server, and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist; social justice ministries, such as visiting the homebound, serving the poor, volunteering at food pantries and the St. Vincent de Paul Society; and others, such as youth ministry, men's and women's groups, and the annual parish bazaar, to name just a few. God calls us to use our gifts and talents to glorify Him and make life better for other people. Please prayerfully consider these opportunities for getting involved in ministry. And if you have an idea for a new parish ministry, please contact us. With so many ways to be part of parish life, you'll want to stay informed by regularly reading the weekly bulletin, just in case you've misplaced the one you received at Mass. You’ll also want to check the parish calendar for a list of events and mass schedules. Our parish has a rich history in our town, being founded by people who trusted in the Lord and gathered together under the leadership of our bishop. Who we are today is based on who we were yesterday. Find out more about our spiritual forefathers as you read the history of our parish. We hope you'll also enjoy viewing photos of our parish, including some of the many enjoyable events and programs we've had over the years. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. 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Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Registration Thanks for taking a moment to register your household's information with our parish's office. Please fill out the form as completely as possible and then click submit. Register Name: Email: Phone: Home Address Message: Thank you for contacting us. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Oops, there was an error sending your message. Please try again later. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Staff Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Staff Phone: 415-621-8203 Clergy Pastor - Rev. Francis Mark P. Garbo -- ext. 111 Deacon - Vicente Cervantes Deacon - Mario Zuniga Pastoral Directors Liturgy & Music - Jerome Lenk -- ext. 120 Director of Religious Education - Maria Uribe -- Old Mission Curator - Andrew A. Galvan -- email [email protected] Development & Administration - Gustavo A. Torres -- Parish Support Staff Administrative Assistant - Gina Dubon -- ext. 110 Assistant Director of Religious Education - Andres DeRosales Sacristan - Raju Kumar Old Mission Gift Shop -- ext. 130 We welcome your call or email to any member of our parish staff. Or if you prefer, you may contact us using our online contact form. Contact Form Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Mission Dolores Academy Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Mission Dolores Academy The history of the Mission Dolores School begins in 1856 when the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur first began Notre Dame Elementary School. The Mission Dolores Academy (MDA) is a K-8 school serving students of all faiths and economic backgrounds. MDA has a rigorous academic curriculum focusing on technology and the core subjects of language arts, mathematics, science and social studies. To learn more about the Mission Dolores Academy, please visit: mdasf.org .  Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Marriage Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE Marriage God created man and woman out of love and commanded them to imitate his love in their relations with each other. Man and woman were created for each other…Woman and man are equal in human dignity, and in marriage both are united in an unbreakable bond. (United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, Ch. 21, p. 279) The sacrament of marriage is a visible sign of God’s love for the Church. When a man and a woman are married in the Church, they receive the grace needed for a lifelong bond of unity. Marriage is a Covenant The Sacrament of Marriage is a covenantal union in the image of the covenants between God and his people with Abraham and later with Moses at Mt. Sinai. This divine covenant can never be broken. In this way, marriage is a union that bonds spouses together during their entire lifetime. The sacrament of Matrimony signifies the union of Christ and the Church. It gives spouses the grace to love each other with the love with which Christ has loved his Church; the grace of the sacrament thus perfects the human love of the spouses, strengthens their indissoluble unity, and sanctifies them on the way to eternal life. (CCC 1661) The love in a married relationship is exemplified in the total gift of one’s self to another. It’s this self-giving and self-sacrificing love that we see in our other model of marriage, the relationship between Christ and the Church. Marriage is based on the consent of the contracting parties, that is, on their will to give themselves, each to the other, mutually and definitively, in order to live a covenant of faithful and fruitful love. (CCC 1662) The Church takes the lifelong nature of the Sacrament of Marriage seriously. The Church teaches that a break in this covenant teaches goes against the natural law of God: The remarriage of persons divorced from a living, lawful spouse contravenes the plan and law of God as taught by Christ. They are not separated from the Church, but they cannot receive Eucharistic communion. They will lead Christian lives especially by educating their children in the faith. (CCC 1665) Marriage Reflects the Holy Trinity We believe that God exists in eternal communion. Together, Father, Son and Holy Spirit are united in one being with no beginning and no end. Human beings, likewise, were created by God in God’s image for the purpose of communion with another human being. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states, “The Christian family is a communion of persons, a sign and image of the communion of the Father and the Son in the Holy Spirit” (CCC 2205). The Sacrament of Marriage is “unitive, indissoluble and calls us to be completely open to fertility.” Christian marriage at its finest is a reflection of God’s self-giving love expressed between the love of two people. Please  click here  for more information about Weddings at Mission Dolores. Sessions are designed to help couples prepare for the Sacrament of Matrimony. The Marriage preparation process typically takes 6 months to 1 year. For more information, see: English Español  or contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203 Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor RCIA Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children GIVE GIVE Home Welcome Registration Becoming Catholic RCIA Returning Catholics Beliefs Essentials Unity Liturgical Calendar Prayer Ministries Pastoral Council Religious Education Stewardship Ministries Liturgical Ministries Groups & Activities Basilica Choir Annual Appeal Our Faith What is the Catholic Church? Being Catholic Today We are the Church Sacraments Baptism Eucharist Confirmation Penance Anointing of the Sick Marriage Holy Orders Parish Life Hispanic Ministry Photos Calendar Music at Mission Dolores Community Outreach Bulletin Old Mission Volunteering Contact Staff Directions Contact Us Mission Dolores Academy Restoring the Mission Protecting Children DONATE What is RCIA?   The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops describes the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults as a process in which participants "undergo…conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments…The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism." Likewise, the language used in the RCIA process is that of the early Church formation programs. Catechumens are those people who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through all of the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Candidates are people who have been baptized in a Christian tradition but are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation. All are Welcome! RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church. Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited into the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church. Adults or older children who were baptized in another Christian denomination prepare in a similar way for the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist during their reception into the Catholic Church. RCIA is a Journey The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process that proceeds over weeks and months. It has several steps: List of Services Pre-Catechumenate This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection. Item Link List Item 1 Rite of Initiation The first Rite in the RCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community. Item Link List Item 2 Catechumenate The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals. Item Link List Item 3 Rite of Election Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter. Item Link List Item 4 Sacraments of Initiation At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), all newly elected members of the community who have been journeying through the RCIA process are welcomed formally into the community of believers through receiving the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Item Link Mystagogy This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful. Item Link RCIA Team People journeying through the RCIA process need sponsors and community support to help them grow in faith. The RCIA team of sponsors help guide, support and instruct those discerning whether to become members of our Catholic community. Team members share their faith with inquiring adults who are seeking more information about the Catholic Church, many of whom seek to celebrate one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. For more information contact the Rectory at (415) 621-8203 or click  here for more information. Daily Readings Button Catholic News & Perspectives Button Simply Catholic Button Online Giving Button Contact Info 3321 16th Street, San Francisco, California 94114, United States (415) 621-8203 Tax ID: 94-0685110. Mission Dolores Basilica is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Admin Powered by Our Sunday Visitor Share by: Powered by Our Sunday Visitor