• 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  -TBD
• 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

“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 Church

All 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.”  

Participation in Confirmation preparation is necessary and expected because it is meant to help the candidates be opened to receive the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation. 

1. 10 Hours Community of Saint Bernadette & 10 Hours Community at Large.
2. Not all 20 hours can be the same task (examples: filming for sports, line judge, PTO events, concession stand worker, VBS).
3. The Organization you serve must be aligned with all Catholic beliefs & teachings. 
4. 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.

1. Write about your experiences, your opinions, and the events that took place.
2. Include your thoughts and feelings.
3. Write about something you learned about yourself or the Place you worked.

• 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?

Why attend a retreat?

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?

Sacrament of Reconciliation - Locations & Times

• Tuesday:11:00 AM to 11:45 AM6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
• Thursday:5:00 PM to 5:30 PM
• Friday:9:00 AM Only FIRST Friday following Mass
• Saturday:8:30 AM to 9:00 AM3:00 PM to 3:45 PM
• Click here for other days/times in the Archdiocese

What is it and why do I need to do it?

 What sorts of questions will be asked during the Discernment  Meeting?

• How have you prepared for Confirmation? (Refer to your Confirmation Booklet)
• 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?

It’s a big day and a holy ceremony, please follow these guidelines explaining how to dress modestly and symbolic of this holy Sacrament.

 Sunday Dress for Gentlemen:

• Button-down dress shirt & dress slacks (no jeans) or Suit
• Tie or Sweater optional
• Dress shoes, no sneakers
• No t-shirts, shorts, sagging pants
• No specific color is required

Sunday Dress for Ladies:

• Blouse with dress pants - OR - Modest Dress - OR - Suit - OR Blouse with a skirt which meets the following criteria:
• No Strapless
• No Spaghetti straps (must have a cardigan or jacket)
• No backless
• No low-cut fronts
• Length must be at your knees.  Anything shorter is NOT modest enough.
• The following must be covered:  Shoulders, belly, back, mid-thigh, and chest.
• No specific color is required

If you have already purchased an outfit for Confirmation that does not meet these criteria, consider a different outfit or (ladies) find a nice sweater (Cardigan) that can cover up the shoulders, etc.