Confirmation, together with the sacraments of baptism, and Eucharist, form the Sacraments of Initiation that are all intimately connected. In confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the body of Christ.

Our confirmation program is open to all high school-aged youth. Confirmation candidates must provide proof of baptism (a baptism certificate) and proof of first communion (a first communion certificate).

These documents can be obtained by request at the church office (if these sacraments were received at St. Bernard), or at the church where the candidate was baptized or made their first communion.

Adult confirmation classes for individuals who have been baptized, and have received their first communion, are offered at scheduled times in the parish. Call the parish office for dates and times, or you may register in the parish office.

Anyone 6 years or older who is not baptized must join our R.C.I.A. program (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults). It is a two-year program. At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), students receive all of the Sacraments of Initiation: baptism, Eucharist, and confirmation. Individuals 18 and older who are baptized but need the sacraments of the Eucharist and confirmation should also enter the R.C.I.A. program.