Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do I register my child for Baptism? What do I need?
A: You can register your children 0-6 years old at the Parish Office OR you can also register your children 0-6 years old in person AFTER a weekend Spanish Mass at Holy Cross Church's Help Center (you can check out the Spanish Mass schedule HERE) We have bilingual volunteers registering and they have the English Baptism dates as well. For registration requirements, click HERE.

If your child is 7 years old or older and unbaptized, please click HERE

Q. How do I register for a wedding or annulment?  What do I need?
A: You can email our Parish Secretary, [email protected] or come by the Parish Office during our normal office hours.
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Q: How do I register my high school student for Confirmation? What do I need? 
A: 2022-2023 Registrations for Confirmation ended on August 28, 2022.
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Q: I am an adult. Is there Religious Education for adults? What do I need? 
A: Please contact Jose Ureno at: [email protected]

Q: How do I register for 1st Communion? What do I need?
A: 2022-2023 Registrations for 1st Communion ended on August 12, 2022.
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Q: How do request a copy of my Sacramental Records/Certificates?
A: It's easy! Please download the Certificate Request Form, print it, follow the instructions and mail it to the Parish Office 378 N. F Street Porterville, CA 93257.
We will mail the certificates to the address you tell us on the form.

Q: I wish there were ways I can be contacted to find out Confession schedule changes, registration dates and import information…
A:  We are excited to share the news! We have a new free service called Flocknote! When you sign up, you can choose how you would like to get receive notifications, via text or email, it's up to you!

We'll let you know of any sudden schedule changes to Confession & Mass; also to stay up to date on registration information and other Parish news! To register you can click HERE or you can Text-to-Join at the number 84576 and using the keyword: STANNESPARISH