THE CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE LIGHT
2121 Harrison Street, Suite 130, Oakland, CA 94612 DIRECTIONS
Since 2008
Here’s The Deal:
The Cathedral of Christ is the Light works as the Mother Church of about 530,000 Catholics in the counties of Alameda and Contra Costa. The Catholic Church invites everyone to attend masses and special activities and welcomes them. They are continuing to establish a network of committed docents and volunteers from the ministry who provide thousands of visitors with knowledge and hospitality. The Cathedral of Christ is a magnificent and inviting venue to experience the sacrament, music, arts, and cultural activities representing Oakland's diversity. The cathedral music program's primary aim is to assist the worship assembly in singing the hymns and answers and raising their hearts and minds through the church's music. The Cathedral of Christ offers free guided tours for individuals or small groups (eight people or less).
SPECIALTY:
Sacraments, Faith Formation, Presentations, Parish Liturgical Ministries, Social Outreach, Holy Orders/Vocations, First Communion, Baptism, Mass Schedule, Weekly Bulletin, Events, Music, Anointing of the Sick, Workshops, Homilies, Cathedral Center, Tours, Marriage & Confirmation
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ST. MARGARET MARY’S CHURCH
1219 Excelsior Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610 DIRECTIONS
Since 1922
Here’s The Deal:
St. Margaret Mary’s Church was built in 1922. The diocese in which the sacrament is delivered daily in both the ordinary and the exceptional forms of the Roman rite, Latin and English. Music is a significant part of how they give their lord’s sacrifice at holy mass. They also provide religious instruction to children who are preparing for the first communion, to young people who are preparing for baptism, and to adults who are preparing for Christian initiation or who wish to rethink their religion. Every masses preserved the use of the altar column, gregorian chants, and communion under one genus. St. Margaret Mary’s Church offers the classical tradition, as well as the contemporary style of modern music. St. Margaret Mary’s Church also provides Religious Education for children preparing for First Communion, youth preparing for Confirmation, and adults preparing for Christian initiation or wishing to review their faith.
SPECIALTY:
Lectors, Anointing of the Sick, Children’s Faith Formation, Marriage, Sacristans, Liturgy, Confirmation, Eucharist, Baptism, Sacraments, Altar Servers, Religious Education, Marriage Preparation, Holy Orders, Music, Reconciliation, Youth and Young Adult Group, RCIA & Ministries
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ST. ELIZABETH PARISH
1500 34th Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601 DIRECTIONS
Since 1892
Here’s The Deal:
Saint Elizabeth Church is one of the famous churches in Oakland. The church was established in 1892. The church is a Roman Catholic Church and part of the Diocese of Oakland. It is the world's largest, with more than 1 billion members worldwide. The Church's mission is to spread the word of the faith, administer the sacraments, and reach out with the charity. Saint Elizabeth Church leaders meet the thousands of parishioners every weekend to ensure that they have a warm, safe, and pleasant atmosphere to demonstrate their hospitality. The music ministry of St. Elizabeth has places for people of just about every level of skill & experience, various types of music, with various choral opportunities. Saint Elizabeth Church believes that God loves them and desires to be in a relationship with Jesus's creation. They are united with all believers throughout the world, the universal Church, and each week to gather for communal prayer and the Mass.
SPECIALTY:
Adoration, Altar Servers, Mass Times, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Events, Faith, Faith Formation, Ministries, Music, Prayer Request & Liturgy