Confirmation

At Confirmation, we are sealed with the Holy Spirit and we receive in abundance the gifts of the Holy Spirit which we first received at Baptism.

Children Confirmation

In the Diocese of Phoenix, we have Restored Order for receiving the Sacraments of Initiation. This means that children generally receive Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist together in third grade.

At Saint Bernadette, children enroll in Family Catechesis and Sacrament Preparation to prepare to receive Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist. Children must have received a minimum of one year of formation prior to the year they prepare for these sacraments.

Middle School & Teen Confirmation

This year we will continue our Family Catechetical approach to the Religious Education program where the entire family is formed. Sacramental Preparation classes will be offered on Sunday mornings between Masses, and Junior High Youth Ministry meetings will take place on Tuesday evenings from 6:00-7:15pm. Starting in January 2023 we will begin monthly Family Formation meetings where the entire family is encouraged to attend and participate. Final preparations and the reception of Sacraments will be in May 2023.

Adult Confirmation

Any adult ages 19+ are invited to participate in a special formation series to prepare them to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.

If you are an adult who desires to be Confirmed, please contact Shirley Smalley at 480-905-4434 for an initial interview.