Confirmation Preparation
Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit, strengthening young people with His gifts and sealing them with an indelible spiritual mark. Through this sacrament, they are more closely united to Christ, more firmly rooted in the Church, and empowered to bear witness to the Gospel in their daily lives.
Ignite is St. Bernadette Parish's Confirmation preparation program for 7th and 8th grade students. This is a two year program which includes preparation sessions, prayer and service opportunities, and a retreat.
Throughout the program, candidates are invited to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ, grow in prayer, discover the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and embrace their call to live as missionary disciples. Confirmation is not the end of faith formation, but the beginning of a lifelong mission to know Christ, love Him, and share His light with the world.
As a parish family, we are honored to accompany our young people as they prepare to receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit and are sent forth to live their Catholic faith with courage, joy, and conviction.
Ignite meets on various Sunday mornings throughout the school year from 9:00am to 10:20am followed by 10:30am Mass. Families are encouraged to attend Mass with their child! See the calendar below for a full list of dates.
Registration for Confirmation is through our preparation program, Ignite.
Contact Us
Registration for Confirmation in Spring 2027 is Open!
Fee for 7th grade Ignite is $65 per child.
Fee for 8th grade Ignite is $55 per child.
*The fees do not include the Damascus retreat.
Financial Assistance
A child will never be denied admission to Ignite due to financial difficulty. If you are in need, please contact our Administrator, Fr. Joe Menkhaus.
You may pay online on our website using the links above or by cash or check to the Parish Office. Checks should be made payable to: Saint Bernadette Parish. Payment must be in an envelope clearly marked with "Ignite Payment" and your child's name, so we can confirm payment in our records. Thank you!
Learn more at:
First Parent and Child Meeting: September 2, 2026 from 6-8pm in Dempsey Hall.
Save the Date for the 8th Grade Damascus Confirmation Retreat!
October 2-4, 2026
Contact Mrs. Hajduk
psrprincipal@stbern.net
for more information!