Faith Formation

 

Parish Mission Statement

Expressing our love of Jesus Christ through the Eucharist, enlightened by the Holy Spirit, and by living the will of the Father, rich in culture and tradition, willing to share our gifts with all, and working together as we journey to the Kingdom of God.

 

What's New:

 

    Religious Education Classes start the week of August 16th:

Monday classes start August 16th @ 3-4 p.m. in the Small Hall.
Tuesday classes start August 17th @ 4-5 p.m. in the Large Hall.
Wednesday classes start August 18th @ 4-5 p.m. in the Large Hall.
Thursday classes start August 19th @ 4-5 p.m. in the Large Hall.
Saturday classes start August 21st @ 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the School.

 

The balances on registration fees are past due.

All outstanding balances must be paid.

If for any reason you are not able to meet this obligation,

please contact Mary Reardon 835-4560, ext 128.

 

 

Religious Education Office Hours

 

Monday through Friday

9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.

 

Saturday

8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

 

 

 

Religious Education Program 1st through 12th Grade . . .


  . . . is a process that was designed for children who have not yet received their First Reconciliation or First Holy Communion.  The parent’s Adult Education requirement is 40 hours (20 per year). The 40 hours must be completed before the child can begin their final year of preparation.

 

Domestic Church Catechesis . .  .


  . . . is a process that enables the parents to be the primary educators of their children as they prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.  This is a two-year process. A student must be at least in 3rd grade to receive the Sacrament of Holy Communion.  The parents are required to complete 40 hours (20 per year) of Adult Religious Education. The 40 hours must be completed before the child can begin their final year of preparation.

 

Confirmation...


  . . . is a two year process that was designed for children, in 6th grade or higher, who have not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation.  During this process, the students are required to complete Community Service Hours.

Children's Catechumen Process . . .

 . . . is designed for children who are not Baptized and are entering 4th grade or above.  This is at least a two (2) year process.  This time frame is determined by the child's  readiness, to receive all three (3) Sacraments of Initiation; Baptism, Holy Communion, Confirmation. The parent’s have an Adult Education requirement of 40 hours (20 per year).

 

For Further information please contact the Parish Office

(All St. Bernard emails are found @st-bernards.org. In an effort to slow the pace of virus e-mails that find addresses on websites, we've broken the addresses up in this way):

 

Director of Religious Education

Mary Reardon

835-4560 Ext. 128 maryreardon@st-bernards.org
Religious Ed.  and Domestic Church Catechesis Coordinator English/Spanish Elvira Orozco 835-4560 Ext. 189
eorozco@st-bernards.org
Religious Ed. and Confirmation Coordinator, English/Spanish Henry Correa 835-4560 Ext. 121
hcorrea@st-bernards.org

 

 

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. (Religious Education for Special People Encountering Christ Together)


  . . . is a special religious program designated for the mentally challenged Christian.  It is taught under the ROSE FITZGERALD KENNEDY PROGRAM TO IMPROVE CATHOLIC RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH MENTAL CHALLENGES.