Office for Worship

Mission Statement

The primary service of the Office for Worship is to assist the diocesan bishop, the chief priest and liturgist of the local Church. With him we work to foster liturgical prayer that nourishes and intensifies the spiritual life of the People of God. The Office for Worship provides parishes with workshops, consultation, resources and guidelines to assist them in providing liturgical services that will be in keeping with the liturgical norms of the Church and enrich the faith life of parishioners. We instructs and assists clergy, Diocesan parishes, schools and institutions with respect to music, sacramental celebrations such as confirmation or infant baptism, devotional practices and liturgical formation. We oversee the implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA) process and the planning of Episcopal liturgies. We help parish leadership with the approval process for liturgical renovation, remodeling or construction of churches and worship spaces.

Office
for Worship

The Office for Worship is a resource for Diocese parishes, schools, offices and institutions with respect to music, sacramental celebrations, devotional practices and liturgical formation. The Office oversees the implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation (OCIA): the process for children over the age of reason (generally 8 years or older) to become Catholic through baptism or reception into full communion (those baptized in another faith tradition who wish to join the Catholic Church).  Other responsibilities include planning and coordinating Episcopal liturgies at which the bishop presides and assist the bishop in approving any renovations, remodeling or construction of churches or worship spaces.

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Liturgy
Guidelines

Liturgy
Planning

Ministry
Guidelines

Music

Prayers

OCIA

National Eucharistic Revival

Contact Us

Pastoral Center 13280 Chapman Ave.
Garden Grove 92840

Fax : 714-282-4272
Email : [email protected]

Deacon Modesto R. Cordero

Director

Ismael Arbizo

Project Coordinator