Sacraments
THE SACRAMENTS
The Latin word sacramentum means "a sign of the sacred." The seven sacraments are ceremonies that point to what is sacred, significant and important for Christians. They are parts of Jesus' own saving work and continue that ministry today. They are special occasions for experiencing God's saving presence. That's what theologians mean when they say that sacraments are at the same time signs and instruments of God's grace.
If you are a parishioner at St. Dominic’s who will receive a sacrament at another parish, you may be asked to provide a letter of good standing. Please fill out the form below and submit it to Cecilia Treat at the parish office, by e-mail to info@saintdominics.org or by fax to (323) 255-3067. The letter will be sent directly to the church where the sacrament will take place, and a copy will be sent the parishioner for your records. Please allow 5-10 days for the letter to be sent.
Request for a Letter of Good Standing.
To receive a copy of a certificate for a sacrament that has taken place at St. Dominic's, please fill out the form below and submit it to the parish office. A baptism certificate may only be given to the person who was baptized or their parents. If you are from out of state, you must provide a notarized letter affirming your identity.
Request for a copy of a Sacramental Certificate.
Funerals
Funerals
The sadness of death should give way in our liturgy to the promise of resurrected life. Our celebration of a person’s life should reflect our conviction that in Jesus Christ we have life beyond life.
The Church takes very seriously its responsibility to offer corporal works of mercy, and these include the proper burial of the deceased. Therefore, St. Dominic’s offers its parishioners and friends the complete funeral rite as a means of consolation for the living and grace-filled assistance for the deceased. These rites, which are most properly celebrated in the parish church of the deceased, include a vigil at the church or mortuary, a funeral Mass at the church or a Catholic cemetery with a consecrated chapel, and interment of the body or inurnment of ashes. Funerals at St. Dominic’s are limited to parishioners and to those with significant ties to the parish.
Funerals are normally held Monday through Saturday at times depending on clergy and church availability. A vigil is normally held the afternoon or evening before, at the church or at the funeral home.
The first step to take when planning a funeral liturgy is to contact the main office at (323) 254-2519. You will be assigned a funeral coordinator who will help you with the planning of the vigil, funeral and interment and also coordinate these services with the parish clergy.
CONTACT
Parish Office
(323) 254-2519
RESOURCES
Funeral Guidelines PDF
Funeral Readings
Ordinary Time
During Easter Season
Prayers of the Faithful (Intercessions)