Worship Office
The Office of Worship serves the Archbishop of San Francisco and the Archdiocese by providing leadership, support, and information services regarding matters pertaining to liturgy, prayer, and worship, particularly to ordained ministers and the laity in parishes and other Catholic communities.
The Office of Worship is responsible for:
- Advising clergy, religious, and lay ministers in matters of liturgical norms, practices, and related pastoral issues (For inquires: please email worship@sfarch.org)
- Preparing Archdiocesan Liturgies such as Ordinations, the Chrism Mass, Rite of Election, Archdiocesan Confirmations, Priest Funerals, and other large celebrations and rites (For inquires: please contact Jerry Sharp III at: worship@sfarch.org)
- Providing workshops, classes, and programs regarding liturgy and public prayer (For inquires: please contact Jerry Sharp III at: worship@sfarch.org)
Refresher Workshop for Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
This workshop will provide spiritual background, practical guidance, and updated liturgical protocols to help you serve with renewed reverence and confidence. Whether you’ve been serving for years or recently commissioned, this is a valuable opportunity to reconnect with the meaning and responsibilities of your role.
Please speak with your parish Priest about the needs of the Church and for his blessing to attend this workshop.
Registration for Archdiocesan Fall Adult Confirmation
Saturday, November 22nd @ 5:30PM
Feast of Christ the King (anticipated)
Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption
DRE’s and OCIA Coordinators please download form to register candidates who have properly prepared to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Form must be signed by Pastor and returned to worship@sfarch.org
NEW Order of Christian Initiation of Adults Published
The new Order of Christian Initiation of Adults has been published. Both English and Spanish are available.
This new ritual may begin to be used on December 1, 2024 (First Sunday of Advent) and its mandatory use starts on March 5, 2025 (Ash Wednesday). The old translation should no longer be used after this day.
Parishes may contact Sr. Celeste (ArbuckleC@sfarch.org) for ordering this new ritual.
Registers of Catechumens and those who are received into Full Communion
The new National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults require pastors to record the information of catechumens and those who are received into full communion in special registers.
As recommended by the USCCB Committee on Divine Worship, such registers may be purchased from the following websites:
- OCIA Register of Catechumens:
#R2 – O.C.I.A. Register of Catechumens - OCIA Register of Full Communion:
#R4 – O.C.I.A. Register of Full Communion
