First Communion will be on April 26, 2025

- Preparing for First Communion
  First Communion is traditionally celebrated in second grade. A year of formal faith formation is expected prior to the Sacramental preparation year. The current class is preparing for the Sacrament on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at 2pm in Saint Bernadette Church.
  Online Registration is currently open for 2025-26 (see below).
  Please Note: Unless baptized at Saint Bernadette, Mother of Good Counsel, or Transfiguration of Our Lord, we will need verification of your child's Baptism. A scanned copy or picture of their certificate is acceptable. If the certificate is unavailable, please contact the church of your child's Baptism and ask them to mail a new copy of the certificate to the Parish Office, c/o Children's Faith Formation.
  
  Dates for 2025-26 First Communion Preparation
  First Communion 2026 Parent Meeting at 1:00 pm April 27, 2025, in SMA Gym
  First Reconciliation: Tuesday, November 20, 2025, at 6:00 pm in Church
  First Communion Retreat Saturday, March 28, 2026 9:00-11:00am OR 1:00-3:00 pm in the Parish Center
  First Communion Mass Sunday April 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm in Church
- Register for the 2025-26
  First Reconciliation and First Communion
  
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  Please Note: Unless baptized at Saint Bernadette, Mother of Good Counsel, or Transfiguration of Our Lord, we will need verification of your child's Baptism. A scanned copy or picture of their certificate is acceptable. If the certificate is unavailable, please contact the church of your child's Baptism and ask them to mail a new copy of the certificate to the Parish Office, c/o Children's Faith Formation.
  
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First Communion will be on April 26, 2025

Preparing for First Communion