St. Bernardine Youth Ministry

St. Bernardine Youth Ministry FAQs


Please register for all Youth Group Events by clicking this link:

  YOUTH GROUP Registration

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YOUTH CONFIRMATION CLASSES

The Youth Confirmation preparation process normally takes two years to complete. Each “year” begins in August and runs through the following June. Upon completion of the process requirements and approval of the Youth Ministry Coordinator/Pastor, the candidate is confirmed here at St. Bernardine by the Bishop at the scheduled date in April/May of the second year. To be eligible to participate in the process, you must be baptized and be at least a freshman (9th grade) in high school, and willing to actively participate in Youth Ministry, and regularly and consistently participate in liturgy, prayer, and service within St. Bernardine Parish.

YEAR 1 ONLINE REGISTRATION is now OPEN! (clickable link)
Year 1 Candidate-Parent orientation meeting August 10th, 2025, after 5 pm Mass


YEAR 2 ONLINE RE-REGISTRATION is now OPEN! (clickable link)

Year 2 Incoming Candidate-Parent orientation meeting August 17th, 2025, after the 5 pm Mass


For the most up-to-date calendar of dates and times,

please visit the UPCOMING EVENTS (clickable link) page

on our St. Bernardine of Siena Church parish website calendar.


Questions? Contact CJ Kruska at youthministry@stbernardine.org.


"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing,
so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."
Romans 15:13

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

COST: $200 confirmation fee due at signup and $200 Retreat fee due at the time of retreat (Each year)

Payments can be made by check in the Parish Office or online through the GIVE portal (top of screen)

The Year One retreat takes place in early November, and the Year Two retreat occurs in April /May. Contact the Youth Ministry Coordinator CJ Kruska at (818) 710-1662 or email: youthministry@stbernardine.org.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

ONLINE FORMS

ADULT CONFIRMATION

For those over 18 years old: one must be baptized and should have received First Communion and Reconciliation. Adult Confirmation classes are offered once per year.


Classes will begin in January for ten sessions. We have partnered with our neighboring parish, St Mel, to provide this formation.


Candidates will be confirmed with our youth Confirmation candidates in April/May. The exact dates of sessions and Confirmation will be posted here when they are determined.


For more information on Adult Confirmation, please contac the Parish Office at (818)