Registration for 2026-2027 sessions is now open. Please see below for information on the Catechesis methods used at St. Bernadette.
Welcome to Faith Formation at St. Bernadette Parish. The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. What happens at home – both positive and negative – provides lessons for life. In the family, faith is shared as part of the unfolding of daily life. The home or “domestic church” provides a real place in which a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understanding it. Thank you for making our Catholic faith a priority with your family.
To enroll in classes families must be registered parishioners at St. Bernadette and complete a registration form for each child.
Use the below links to access online payments and current calendars.
Faith Formation Payment
Register for Faith Formation
See Below for the Catechesis Methods at St. Bernadette Parish.
Family Formation (Pre-k through 5th Grade)
Family Faith Formation 2026–2027: A New Chapter Rooted in the Mass
We are excited to share a beautiful development in our Faith Formation program for the 2026–2027 year! As a parish, we continue striving to follow the guidance of the Church and the recommendations of the USCCB by placing Christ at the very center of all we do.
Beginning this year, we will be transitioning to a more Mass-centered model of Family Catechesis. This approach invites families to encounter Christ where He is most fully present—in the Eucharist, the source and summit of our faith—and to grow together in understanding and love of the Mass.
What will this look like?
We will offer two Sunday sessions, each centered around the Mass:
Families will arrive 15–20 minutes before Mass to check in with our welcome team and receive materials for the week. After check-in, families will be seated together in the church where we will begin with a brief parish-wide lesson on the Mass, the liturgical year, or another aspect of our faith. Together, we will also pray a decade of the Rosary before entering into the celebration of the Mass.
Following Mass, families will gather in the Family Life Center for a 30–40 minute lesson, designed to deepen understanding and encourage faith-filled conversation at home. These sessions will generally meet two-three times per month, while weekly Mass attendance remains essential.
Supporting Parents as Primary Catechists
Parents will continue to receive monthly formation opportunities, including presentations by clergy or guest speakers. On weeks without a speaker, there will be either a video presentation or time for fellowship and connection with other families.
Weekday Option (Final Year)
We will continue to offer a Tuesday evening class (approximately one hour) for the 2026–2027 year. Families choosing this option will attend Mass on the weekend at a time that works best for them and complete a weekly activity sheet to bring to class.
Please note: this will be the final year for weekday classes, as we transition fully to Sunday Mass-centered formation in 2027–2028.
Living the Faith Together: The Six Spiritual Pillars
Throughout the year, families will also participate in special opportunities to grow in faith, including:
Why This Change?
Our desire is to be rightly ordered with Christ at the center of our lives. By placing the Eucharist at the heart of catechesis, we are not simply teaching about the faith—we are inviting families to live it, encounter it, and be transformed by it.
We are truly excited about this next step for our parish family and look forward to journeying with you as we grow closer to Christ together.
Discipleship Teams ( Middle School, High School and Confirmation)
St. Bernadette has embraced a new vision for youth ministry with the Diocese of Palm Beach. This relational vision invites young people and their families to an encounter and conversion to Jesus Christ through small, mentored communities of faith that we call young discipleship teams or simply small groups. This process begins in middle school with groups of young people who will meet with two mentors who will walk with them on their faith journey. They will get to know them personally so that the gospel will be better received and be more open to responding to the gifts of the Church. Not every 9th-grade 14-year-old will be ready on a given day at a specific time because it’s expected. This process leaves room for the Holy Spirit to inspire the individual young person, grow in a deeper relationship with God and develop a desire for the Sacrament of Confirmation which has the potential for a fuller life of discipleship.
These Discipleship teams will meet 2-3 times per month on Wednesday evenings from 6pm-7pm.
For more information on youth ministry and Confirmation CLICK HERE
Vacation Bible School (VBS) 2026
REGISTRATION IS FULL!
Join us for an exciting week of faith, fun, and friendship at Holy Heroes VBS 2026 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church! Children will discover how they are called to be everyday heroes through the lives of the saints, engaging activities, music, crafts, and prayer.
Dates: June 15-19, 2026
Time: Drop-off begins at 7:40 AM
VBS programming runs each day from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Including Daily Mass)
New This Year:
We are excited to share that Holy Mass will be included during VBS this year, giving children the opportunity to encounter Jesus in a special and meaningful way.
Cost: $30/child (includes all materials, crafts, and snacks)
Open to children entering PK–5th Grade (Limited to 50 children on a first registered basis)
Throughout the week, children will learn from inspiring saints such as St. Carlo Acutis, St. Bernadette, and St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, discovering how they too can live lives of courage, faith, and holiness.
Come be part of this unforgettable week as we grow closer to Christ and answer the call to become Holy Heroes!
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Meeting times for 2026-2027 Faith Formation:
** Calendars will be available late July with all session dates**
Sunday 8:45AM-10:45AM (Inclusive of 9am Mass) or 10:30AM-12:30AM (Inclusive of 10:45am Mass)
- Family Formation (Pre-K through 5th)
Tuesday 5:45PM to 6:45PM
- Family Formation ( Pre-K through 5th)
Wednesday 6:00PM to 7:00PM
- Middle School and High School Small Group Discipleship Teams including Confirmation
Upcoming Events:
First Communion Retreat: Saturday, April 18th 9am-12pm (parents and children attend)
First Communion Rehearsal (Mandatory): Friday, April 24th 5pm-7:30pm (Dinner included, children only)
First Reconciliation (Mandatory): Saturday, April 25th 1pm
First Communion: Sunday, April 26th at the 10:45am Mass
Confirmation Rehearsal with Sponsors: Saturday, May 16th 10am-2pm (Including Luncheon)
Confirmation: Sunday, May 17th at the 10:45am Mass
