Formation Ministries
Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.
Family Formation
The St. Bernadette Children’s Faith Formation program brings children closer to Christ. Our program is meant to help children Kindergarten through 5th grade develop an intimate and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, while fostering a love for the Sacred Scripture, the Liturgy, and experiencing the love of God. We accomplish this through evangelization and catechesis based on the four pillars of the Catechism: Creed (Scripture and Tradition), liturgy and sacraments, Catholic morality, and prayer.
Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Klein | Director of Family Catechesis & Evangelization | 480.905.0221 |
Jr. High Ministry
At the beginning of each month, teens and their families are invited to participate in Family Formation meetings where the entire family is involved. The Adventus Teen group (for all teens) meets each month as a large group, and, additionally, the Knights of the Altar ministry (for teen boys) and Lisieux Sorority (for teen girls) meet individually each month.
Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kim Klein | Director of Youth Development | 480.905.0221 x239 |
High School Ministry
Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amanda Cramer | Coordinator of High School Youth | 480.905.0221 x209 |
Vacation Bible School
As summer begins, over 100 children and volunteers gather at St. Bernadette to celebrate the Bible’s demonstration of God’s love at Vacation Bible School (VBS). Each year, we teach and learn through games, crafts, songs, and storytelling. We encourage all potty trained four year olds through incoming 5th graders to consider joining the experience!
Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Klein | Director of Family Catechesis & Evangelization | 480.905.0221 |
Men's Bible Study
Into the Breach is a study group is open to all men of faith. We take a deep dive into Bishop Olmsted’s incredible insights on what it means to be a Catholic man in today’s world.
Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dcn. Peter Auriemma | Director of Adult Education | 480.905.0221 |
Women's Bible Study
This ministry offers women a rare opportunity to reflect on where you are now and where you are going in your relationship with God and others. Now is the time to come away for a morning or evening, and spend time with others who are on the same journey as you. The retreats are offered at different times throughout the year.
Contact
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dcn. Peter Auriemma | Director of Adult Education | 480.905.0221 |