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- Important Dates
- Purpose of Preparation
- Download Confirmation Handbook
- Service Hours
- Submit Sponsor Name
- Choosing a Saint
- Candidate/Sponsor Retreat
- Reconciliation
- Discernment Meeting
- Sponsor Page
- Confirmation Dress Code
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Confirmation will be Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 7:00pm
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Important Dates 2026-27
- Parent and Child Meeting -September 17, 2026 at 6:30pm in Church
- Registration Form - September 28, 2026
- Copy of Candidate's Baptismal Certificate - September 28, 2026
- Name of Sponsor Chosen - October 5, 2026
- Sponsor Statement Form Submitted - October 12, 2026
- First Sponsor/Candidate Conversation - October 22, 2026
- Saint Profile Report (Saint Name Chosen) - October 31, 2026
- Confirmation Retreat -Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 9:00am - 2:00pm
- Second Sponsor/Candidate Conversation - December 3, 2026
- Third Sponsor/Candidate Conversation -January 15, 2027
- Service Packet and Summary -January 25, 2027
- Confirmation Rehearsal -Monday, February 22, 2027 at 6:30pm
- Rite of Confirmation: Wednesday, February 24, 2027 at 7pm
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Purpose of Preparation
“Preparation for Confirmation should aim at leading the Christian toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit - his actions, his gifts, and his biddings - in order to be more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christ’s life. To this end, catechesis for Confirmation should strive to awaken a sense of belonging to the Church of Jesus Christ, the universal Church as well as the parish community. The latter bears special responsibility for the preparation of confirmands.”
- # 1309 Catechism of the Catholic ChurchAll the elements of our preparation for Confirmation are intended to be means through which our youth are led “toward a more intimate union with Christ and a more lively familiarity with the Holy Spirit” so that they may be “more capable of assuming the apostolic responsibilities of Christian life.”
We cannot earn God’s gifts. Participation in Confirmation preparation is necessary because it is meant to help the candidates be open to receiving the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation.
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Service HoursCLARIFICATION OF HOURS COMPLETED
- 10 Hours Community of Saint Bernadette & 10 Hours Community at Large.
- Not all 20 hours can be the same task (examples: filming for sports, line judge, PTO events, concession stand worker, VBS).
- The Organization you serve must be aligned with all Catholic beliefs & teachings.
- Student completes Service Hour Voucher at time of service. Do not forget to get the approval signature. Write notes as well. The student will write a reflection paper after their service hours are completed and submit the paper.
Download Service Log
REFLECTION SUMMARY PAPER
Write a Reflective paper about the service hours you completed.
Suggestions when writing are:- Write about your experiences, your opinions, and the events that took place.
- Include your thoughts and feelings.
- Write about something you learned about yourself or the Place you worked.
RUBRIC FOR THE PAPER
Font: 12 pt Arial/Times New Roman
Spacing: single-spaced
1-page minimum
Reflection questions to answer in the paper:- What organization did you help?
Why did you pick this service opportunity?
What did your contribution mean to the organization?
How did your time impact the community or individual?
Did you learn a new skill or learn something new about your community?
If you could do this project/service again, would you do it? Would you change anything?
Will you continue to share your time and serve here?
What did you learn about yourself through your service hours?
EMAIL SERVICE HOUR LOGS AND REFLECTION PAPER TO Wendy Meade at [email protected]
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
9:00am - 2:00pm at Saint BernadetteWhy attend a retreat?
The retreat atmosphere provides youth with a deep experience of PRACTICING Prayer and Sacraments. Retreats can be turning points in one’s life and are great opportunities to refocus or center one’s life on Jesus in a sincere and profound way. All youth preparing for Confirmation are expected to attend retreats as part of their preparation.
During a retreat, you will spend time in prayer, listen to engaging presentations, discuss issues important to your life, experience God, and receive HIS grace through the sacraments, singing, playing, eating, and resting.
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Reconciliation
Why go to Reconciliation before being Confirmed?
“To receive Confirmation, one must be in a state of grace.
One should receive the sacrament of Penance in order
to be cleansed for the gift of the Holy Spirit.”- Catechism of the Catholic Church #1310
Why is the Sacrament of Reconciliation Important?
No matter how alienated we feel because of our sins, in the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we are concretely, surely reconciled with Christ and His Church. Through the priest, we get to experience God’s mercy, love, and peace. Getting into the habit of going to Confession once a month, whether we have committed a serious sin or not, helps us stay on track in our relationship with Him. But at the minimum, we should confess whenever we commit a mortal sin, or once a year and before receiving a Sacrament such as Confirmation.
Sacrament of Reconciliation - Locations & Times
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Discernment Meetings
What is it and why do I need to do it?
A discernment meeting is a chance to talk with a Priest or a Confirmation Prep Team Staff member to share your thoughts about your faith and the experiences you’ve had during your time of preparation for Confirmation. It is an opportunity for you to express and explain why you would like to be confirmed. It is also a chance for the staff and volunteers to answer any other questions or misunderstandings you may have about Confirmation or your Faith and determine how we can best support you.
What sorts of questions will be asked during the Discernment Meeting?
Examples of the types of questions that may be asked during the discernment meeting might be:- How have you prepared for Confirmation?
- What was the best part of your preparation experience?
- How do you plan to continue your faith journey after you have received the Sacrament?
- Looking at the Gifts of the Spirit, how might you be called to share your gifts?
- What does it mean to follow Jesus as a disciple? What are the characteristics of a disciple of Jesus?
- Do you want to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? Why or Why not?
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Confirmation Dress CodeConfirmation is a big day and a holy ceremony; please follow these guidelines explaining how to dress modestly in a way to present your dignity and identity as children of God. This is an occasion to dress your best, not a casual or everyday event.
Sunday Dress for Gentlemen- Button-down dress shirt and dress pants
- Tie or suit jacket optional
- Dress shoes, no sneakers.
- No T-shirts, shorts, jeans, or sweatpants
- No specific color
Sunday Dress for Ladies- Modest dress or blouse with skirt or blouse with dress pants
- No strapless or backless dresses
- No low-cut dresses or blouses
- Dress shoes (Please make sure you can walk comfortably)
- No specific color
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Contact Us
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Wendy Meadewendymstb2008.orgDirector of Children's Faith Formation
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