# Mary, Star of the Sea > Catholic Church in La Jolla, CA ## Posts - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-321/): ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL 2026 - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-320/): Have a blessed week everyone! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-319/): Have an amazing week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-318/): Have a wonderful week everyone! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-317/): Have a blessed week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-316/): Have a blessed week everyone! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-315/): A Blessed and Holy New year of 2026 to All! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-314/): Wishing everyone a Happy New Year! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-313/): A Blessed Christmas of Joy and Peace to All! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-312/): Happy Gaudete Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-311/): Happy Second Sunday of Advent! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-310/): Have a great week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-309/): BLESSED THANKSGIVING TO ALL! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-308/): A Blessed Week to All! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-307/): Have a wonderful week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-306/): Remember Your Beloved Dead During Nine Days of Special Masses - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-305/): October is Respect Life Month! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-304/): World Mission Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-301/) - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-300/): God Bless! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-299/): Have a great week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/): Have a safe and wonderful weekend! It’s Catechetical Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-303/): The Exaltation of the Cross - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-298/): The 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-297/): Happy Labor Day - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-302/): Join OCIA! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-296/): Have a blessed Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-295/): Have a blessed week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-294/): The 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time! - [All Bulletins 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/all-bulletins-2025/) - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-293/): Have a blessed week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-292/): Happy Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul - [Bulletin - June 29th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-june-29th-2025/): Have a blessed fourth of july! - [Bulletin - June 22, 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-june-22-2025/): The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-291/): The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Have a blessed Corpus Christi! - [Bulletin - June 15th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-june-15th-2025/): The Most Holy Trinity!! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-290/): The Most Holy Trinity! - [Bulletin - June 8th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-june-8th-2025/): Pentecost Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-289/): Have a blessed week! - [Bulletin - June 1st 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-june-1st-2025/): Have a blessed holy week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-288/): The Solemnity of the Ascension! - [Bulletin - May 25th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-may-25th-2025/): Have a blessed Memorial Day weekend! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-287/): Stay safe this weekend! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-286/): Have a blessed week! - [Bulletin - May 18th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-may-18th-2025/): A Club has Members, The Church has Disciples. - [Bulletin - May 11th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-may-11th-2025/): Happy Good Shepherd Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-285/): It’s Good Shepherd Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-284/): Happy Third Sunday of Easter. God is good! - [Bulletin - May 4th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-may-4th-2025/): Have a blessed day. - [Bulletin - April 27th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-april-27th-2025/) - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-280/): Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! The Second Sunday of Easter - [Bulletin - April 20th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-april-20th-2025/): He is Risen! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-281/): He is Risen! Happy Blessed Easter Sunday! - [Bulletin - April 13th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-april-13th-2025/): Happy Palm Sunday! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-283/): Holy Week is the best week of the entire year! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-282/): Many opportunities for Lenten Prayer. Check them out! - [Bulletin - April 6, 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-april-6-2025/): Happy 5th Sunday of Lent! - [Bulletin - March 30, 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-march-30-2025/): Happy 4th Sunday of Lent! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-278/): There are many Lenten opportunities to pray! - [The Pastor's RANT By Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-279/): Blessed Lent! - [Bulletin - March 23, 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-march-23-2025/): Happy Third Sunday of Lent! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulachy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulachy-6/): The Second Sunday of Lent is a transfiguration moment. - [Bulletin - March 16th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-march-16th-2025/): Happy Second Sunday of Lent! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-277/): Have a blessed Lenten season. - [Bulletin - March 9, 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-march-9-2025/): Lenten Blessings! - [Lenten Journey with Archbishop Fulton Sheen led By Fr. Pat](https://marystarlajolla.org/lenten-journey-with-archbishop-fulton-sheen-led-by-fr-pat/): Please join us for a study and discussion of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s novel, led by Fr. Pat! Three sessions on March 26, April 2, and April 9 at 6:00pm in the parish hall. -Mary, Star of the Sea La Jolla - [Bulletin - March 2nd 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-march-2nd-2025/): Lent is approaching… - [Lenten Theatrical Presentation with Mark Price](https://marystarlajolla.org/lenten-theatrical-presentation-with-mark-price/): All are welcome to join us for a special Lenten theatrical presentation with Catholic speaker Mark Price! Next week on Wednesday, March 19 at 7:00pm inside the Church. Blessings, Mary Star of the Sea parish staff - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-276/): Ash Wednesday is this week! - [Bulletin - February 23rd 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-february-23rd-2025/): Have a blessed week! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulachy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulachy-5/): Read about our Annual Catholic Appeal! - [Bulletin - February 16th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-february-16th-2025/): Have a blessed 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulachy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulachy-4/): Happy Jubilee New Year! - [Bulletin - February 9th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-february-9th-2025/): Have a blessed 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time! - [Bulletin - February 2nd 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-february-2nd-2025/): God Bless you! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-275/): The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-269/): Did you know that Catholic Schools Week 2025 is January 26-February 1? - [Bulletin - January 26th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-january-26th-2025/): Have a blessed week! - [Bulletin - January 19th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-january-19th-2025/): January 22: Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-268/): Happy Jubilee New Year! January 22 is a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children - [Bulletin - January 12th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-january-12th-2025/): Have a blessed New Year! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-270/): On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis inaugurated the Jubilee year of 2025 with the theme: PILGRIMS OF HOPE - [Bulletin - January 5th 2025](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-january-5th-2025/): Happy New Year! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-271/): The Epiphany of the Lord. - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-273/): The Feast of the Holy Family - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-272/): A Blessed Christmas of Joy and Peace to All! - [Bulletin - December 15th 2024](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-december-15th-2024/): Christmas is near. - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-274/): CASA DE LOS POBRES CHRISTMAS OUTREACH - [Bulletin - December 8th 2024](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-december-8th-2024/) - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-267/): Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Transferred to Monday December 9 - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-266/): An Advent of Esperanza. - [Bulletin - December 1st 2024](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-december-1st-2024/): Esperanza! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-265/): Solemnity of Christ the King is the Last Sunday of the Church Year - [La Jolla Resident Partners with Stella Maris First-grader for Charity’s Holiday Card](https://marystarlajolla.org/la-jolla-resident-partners-with-stella-maris-first-grader-for-charitys-holiday-card/): We are so proud of our Stella Maris students! - [Bulletin - November 17th 2024](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-novemeber-17th-2024/): Advent is here!! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-264/): Your Support and Generosity are Appreciated! - [Bulletin - November 10th 2024](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-november-10th-2024/): Have a blessed holiday season! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-263/): A thank you to your all Veterans! - [Bulletin - November 3rd 2024](https://marystarlajolla.org/bulletin-november-3rd-2024/): Lots to catch up. Read in our Bulletin! - [The Pastor's RANT by Fr. Pat Mulcahy](https://marystarlajolla.org/the-pastors-rant-by-fr-pat-mulcahy-262/): November is a month of gratitude and remembrance. ## Pages - [Our Parish & Register](https://marystarlajolla.org/our-parish-2/): Mary, Star of the Sea Welcomes You! We want you to feel welcome here as we grow to spiritual maturity.  By registering you and your family at Mary, Star of the Sea, we will be better able to know you and help you on your faith journey. There are two ways to register: All of your information will be kept private in accordance with our privacy policy. For further assistance, please call the parish office at 858.454.2631 or send an email (marystarofthesea@marystarlajolla.org). Church Entrance Church Interior View from the Altar - [Parish History](https://marystarlajolla.org/parish-history/): Parish Mission Statement Living the Good News by committing to being Christ to others, through worship, Sacraments and service in the Spirit of the Kingdom. Our History January 10, 1909 Founding pastor Fr. Joseph C. Mesny celebrated the first Mass in the newly completed church located at the intersection of Kline Street and Girard Avenue in La Jolla, California.  The new church was dedicated to the Blessed Virgin under her title of Mary, Star of the Sea.  At the time, San Diego was part of the former Los Angeles-San Diego Diocese.  Fr. Mesny remained pastor of the parish until June, […] - [Live Stream](https://marystarlajolla.org/live-stream/): Live Streamed Masses All Daily and Weekend Masses are live streamed and archived for your viewing convenience. - [Quinceañeras](https://marystarlajolla.org/quinceaneras/): To find out more about having a Quinceañera at Mary, Star of the Sea, please click here. - [Gallery](https://marystarlajolla.org/gallery/): Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Parish Staff at Mary Star Christmas 2022 Bible Studies led by our Pastor Fr. Pat! Bible Studies led by our Pastor Fr. Pat! Bible Studies led by our Pastor Fr. Pat! The Choir at Mary Star Lupe Rios, our Choir Director Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Easter Vigil Mass 2023 Young Adults at Mary Star! Faithful Parishioners! Our Pastor Fr. Pat and Deacon Jim Vargas Previous Next - [Teen Confirmation](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/teen-confirmation/): Youth who are between the ages of 13-15 years old are invited to join us on the journey towards the Sacrament of Confirmation. The journey is two years long and is headed by our Youth Minister, Dorinamae Cueva. Confirmation meetings will take place on Sundays from 1:30-3:30 pm in our parish hall. Contact Information Youth Minister, Dorinamae Cueva, dcueva@marystarlajolla.org Confirmation Information Packet - [Home - Mobile](https://marystarlajolla.org/home-mobile/): Mass Times Our Parish Bulletin Events NEWS Ministries Faith Formation Donate Contact Us - [Anointing of the Sick](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/anointing-of-the-sick/): The Anointing of the Sick “is not a sacrament for those only who are at the point of death. Hence, as soon as anyone of the faithful begins to be in danger of death from sickness or old age, the fitting time for him to receive this sacrament has certainly already arrived.” (CCC 1514) The first grace of this sacrament is one of strengthening, peace and courage to overcome the difficulties that go with the condition of serious illness or the frailty of old age. This grace is a gift of the Holy Spirit, who renews trust and faith in […] - [Holy Orders / Vocations](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/holy-orders-vocations/): 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: thus it is the sacrament of apostolic ministry. It includes three degrees: episcopate, presbyterate, and diaconate. (CCC 1536) Recognizing and Responding to God’s Call If you are interested in becoming a priest, deacon or joining a religious order, we encourage you to speak with the pastor by calling the parish office at (858) 454-2631. For more information visit the links below. Diocese of San Diego Office of Vocations United States Conference of Catholic […] - [Holy Matrimony](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/holy-matrimony/): God who created man out of love also calls him to love the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being. For man is created in the image and likeness of God who is himself love. Since God created him man and woman, their mutual love becomes an image of the absolute and unfailing love with which God loves man. It is good, very good, in the Creator’s eyes. And this love which God blesses is intended to be fruitful and to be realized in the common work of watching over creation: “And God blessed them, and God said to […] - [Confirmation](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/confirmation/): Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the “sacraments of Christian initiation,” whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. For “by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.” (CCC 1285) Sacramental Preparation Mary, Star of the Sea offers […] - [Holy Eucharist](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/holy-eucharist/): The Eucharist is “the source and summit of the Christian life.” The other sacraments, and indeed all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch.” (CCC 1324) Sacramental Preparation Mary, Star of the Sea offers sacramental preparation for the Holy Eucharist for children through our Religious Education program and for adults through the RCIA program. Visit our Faith Formation page for more information - [Reconciliation](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/reconciliation/): Those who approach the sacrament of Penance obtain pardon from God’s mercy for the offense committed against him, and are, at the same time, reconciled with the Church which they have wounded by their sins and which by charity, by example, and by prayer labors for their conversion. (CCC 1422) The spiritual effects of the sacrament of Penance are:  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;  […] - [Ministries](https://marystarlajolla.org/ministries/) - [Adult Confirmation](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/adult-confirmation/): This process is for adult Catholics who have received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist but have not received the final initiation sacrament of Confirmation. To prepare for reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation, we will hold regular meetings. Please contact the Parish Office for more information and an updated schedule as it may change. - [Adult Faith Formation](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/adult-faith-formation/): We hold Adult Faith Formation meetings and Bible Studies periodically throughout the year. Please check back here for date or call the parish office for more information. “Living faith is a searching faith seeking understanding, one that is aware of the power of sin, but longs for the fulfillment of eternal life. An explicit faith is rooted in a personal relationship with Jesus lived in the Christian community, Trinitarian in nature, and connected to the life, teaching, and mission of the Church. Adult faith enjoys the fruits of the Spirit, bears the fruit of justice and compassion, and of course, […] - [Order of Christian Initiation for Adults - OCIA](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/rite-of-christian-initiation-for-adults-rcia/): “In the sacraments of Christian initiation we are freed from the power of darkness and joined to Christ’s death, burial and resurrection. We receive the Spirit of filial adoption and are part of the entire people of God in the celebration of the memorial of the Lord’s death and resurrection” (OCIA, n.1). The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults or the OCIA is a process for those who: They are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) and meet together weekly for study and discernment.  To register, please click […] - [Order of Christian Initiation for Children (OCIC)](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/rite-of-christian-initiation-for-children-rcic/): The OCIC for Children and Teens is a process whereby children who have reached the age of reason may request to receive the sacraments of initiation—Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation—from the Church. They spend time in study, prayer and worship so they are able to discern if they would like to receive the sacraments. Each child/teen will need a Sponsor to walk this journey with them. The sponsor is required to be a practicing Catholic who has received the sacraments of initiation and if married, married in the Church. They are required to attend all of the rehearsals and liturgies. If […] - [Holy Eucharist - Sacramental Preparation](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/first-eucharist-first-reconciliation-sacramental-preparation/): This process is for children baptized in the Catholic faith tradition who are 8 years or older by March 1; who have completed at least one full year of formal catechesis either here at Mary, Star of the Sea or another Catholic parish or who are currently enrolled at Stella Maris Academy. Children attend their ordinary faith formation sessions either through the parish or the school while parents attend this process of preparation designed specifically to prepare the whole family for the reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist.  Parents/guardians are asked to attend required Sacramental Preparation sessions. - [Elementary Faith Formation / Formación de Fe Elemental](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/elementary-and-faith-formation-calendar/): CATECHESIS for Kindergarten – 6th grade / Catequesis grados Kinder – 6to At baptism, parents take a solemnly commitment to raise their child in the faith through their personal witness, prayer, and consistent practice of faith, supported but not replaced by parish programs. Elementary Faith Formation seeks to reinforce this commitment for children to establish a loving relationship with God. Through learning about the sacraments, church belief, and living with Jesus through the liturgical calendar, our goal is to lay the foundations of a family life centered around the love of Christ. This program will also prepare those children to […] - [Called to be a Catechist](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/called-to-be-a-catechist/): Our baptism calls us to evangelize, to share our love of our Lord with all of God’s people with whom we come in contact with, at home, at work and at play. Also we are called to evangelize those who are seeking to know God more deeply in their lives within God’s church. If you feel called to share buy generic tadalafil online your faith with the children, teens, young adults, adults of the parish, contact the Director of Catechetical Ministry and begin sharing your faith today.  Basic Catechist Courses: Check out the OECM webiste to find a Basic Catechist […] - [Faith Formation](https://marystarlajolla.org/faith-formation/): What is Faith Formation or is it C.C.D.? We have adult faith formation classes and/or Bible Studies held periodically throughout the year. Please contact the parish office for updated information! The role of religious formation that takes place in the parish was originally referred to as the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine or C.C.D. The Confraternity of Christian Doctrine had its beginnings with the Council of Trent (1545 – 1563), the time of the emergence of many of the Protestant sects, in part to combat the doctrinal differences between these new sects and Catholic teaching. The Council Fathers realized the urgent […] - [Staff Directory](https://marystarlajolla.org/staff-directory/) - [Our Parish](https://marystarlajolla.org/our-parish/): Mary, Star of the Sea Welcomes You! We want you to feel welcome here as we grow to spiritual maturity. By registering you and your family at Mary, Star of the Sea, we will be better able to know you and help you on your faith journey. There are two ways to register: All of your information will be kept private in accordance with our privacy policy. For further assistance, please call the parish office at 858.454.2631 or send an email (marystarofthesea@marystarlajolla.org). Church Entrance Church Interior View from the Altar - [Life & Faith](https://marystarlajolla.org/life-faith/): At Mary, Star of the Sea Parish, our community builds our life around faith. We offer various ministries for people to serve, faith formation for all ages, and a pathway and support for receiving sacraments. Click the buttons below for ways you can get involved. - [Baptism](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/baptism/): Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit (vitae spiritualis ianua),  and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her mission: “Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the word.” (CCC 1213) To register your child for baptism, please visit https://bit.ly/MSSBaptisms . INFANTS And CHILDREN (under 8 years of age) Families and sponsors prepare together for the Sacrament of Baptism for […] - [Sacraments](https://marystarlajolla.org/sacraments/): The Seven Sacraments are outward signs of God’s Grace The sacraments are efficacious signs of grace, instituted by Christ and entrusted to the Church, by which divine life is dispensed to us. The visible rites by which the sacraments are celebrated signify and make present the graces proper to each sacrament. They bear fruit in those who receive them with the required dispositions. -1131, Catechism of the Catholic Church - [Worship](https://marystarlajolla.org/worship/): Presider Schedule Public Mass Times  Daily MassMonday – Friday at 8:00 AMSaturday at 9:00 AM Saturday – (Sunday Vigil)5:00 PM (English)6:30 PM (Spanish) Sunday7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM Holy Day Vigil6:00 PM (Bilingual) Holy Day8:00 AM and 11:00 AM  HolidaysDaily Mass at 8:00 AM   Rite of Reconciliation Saturdays 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM and by appointment(Please call the Parish Office at 858-551-8359) Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament Open 24/7 (closed  12-4 pm on Fridays for cleaning) Please visit the Parish Office to obtain a code to enter. 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