Frequently Asked Questions
- Can we get married at St. Brendan Church?
- Can we have our child baptized at St. Brendan Church?
- Is St. Brendan Church available as a film location?
- What is the deadline to include information in the parish bulletin?
- Is the church open for private prayer during the day?
- When was St. Brendan Church founded?
- How many people are members of St. Brendan Church?
- Do I need to live in a particular area to be a member of St. Brendan Church?
- How do I become a member of St. Brendan Church?
- Where can I find the parish financial reports?
- Who is St. Brendan?
- What is a "fully-initiated Roman Catholic?"
- What is a deacon?
- I need a baptismal certificate to receive another sacrament, but I don't know where I was baptized.
- Why do I need a "current baptismal certificate?"
Can we get married at St. Brendan Church?
For a wedding to take place at St. Brendan Church, one party must be a registered parishioner for at least six months before scheduling a wedding. Marriages must be schedule at least six months before the date of the wedding. to arrange for a wedding, please call or e-mail the parish office. For more information, see our section on marriage.
Can we have our child baptized at St. Brendan Church?
At least one parent of children to be baptized must be a registered parishioner for at least three months before scheduling a baptism. Parents and godparents must attend a class prior to the baptism, which are held on the second Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. To arrange for a baptism, please contact the parish office. For more information, see our section on baptism.
Is St. Brendan Church available as a film location?
St. Brendan Church has been featured in many feature films, television series, music videos and other visual media. Inquiries about location shots at the church should be directed to our facilities manager, Ken Paull, at 323 936 4656.
When is the deadline to include information in the parish bulletin?
Information must be submitted to the parish secretary by Monday at 6 p.m. for inclusion in the following week's bulletin.
Is the church open for private prayer during the day?
St. Brendan Church is open for your private prayer from after the 8 a.m. Mass until 5:30 p.m. every day.
When was St. Brendan Church founded?
The church was founded in 1915, and the present church building completed in 1927.
How many people are members of St. Brendan Church?
At the present time, aproximately 2,400 households are registered members of St. Brendan Church. Most Catholic churches count households as members; the actual number of individuals is not known, as the number in each household varies.
Do I need to live in a particular area to be a member of St. Brendan Church?
Living within the formal parish boundaries is no longer a requirement for membership in a parish. Catholics are free to be a member of any church you like.
How do I become a member of St. Brendan Church?
To become a member of St. Brendan Church, the only requirement is to register.
Where can I find the parish financial report?
The annual report is posted in the Stewardship section.
Who is St. Brendan?
Please see our section about our patron.
What is a "fully initiated Roman Catholic?"
Some of the sacramental requirements use this term. It means that one is a practicing Catholic of the Latin Rite who has received the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Catholics of the Eastern Churches in union with Rome also fulfill these requirements.
What is a deacon?
The deacon belongs to one of three orders of clergy (bishop, priest and deacon) Because the restoration of the ancient ministry of the deacon is still new to many, we have a special section on the deacon available on this site.
I need a baptismal certificate to receive another sacrament, but I don't know where I was baptized.
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles provides information about how to obtain a baptismal certificate on the Archdiocesan Web site.
Why do I need a "current baptismal certificate?"
You may have a cherished baptismal certificate as a family document, but a "current baptismal certificate" is required from the church where you were baptized to receive other sacraments. Why? Because any time a sacrament is administered, the church where that sacrament was celebrated notifies the church of your baptism, no matter where it is in the world. So the church of your baptism, when asked for an official certificate, provides "notations" that indicate any other sacraments you have received anywhere in the world. This is why a current baptismal certificate, also called an "original certificate," are required. For example, if you are seeking to be married, and the parish of your baptism indicates in the notations that you are already married, that may pose a problem!
