High School Faith Formation
Religious Education
Religious Education (RE) for the High School students (Grades 9, 10, & 11) offers more flexibility as to when and where they meet.
Each grade has 4-5 small groups that have Catechist(s). They meet in their homes or at the church.
The students and teacher also schedule their own date, time & length of classes.
This allows flexibility with sports and other activities. They can also add extra service projects if wanted and fun activities for their group. Registration night is in September, along with their Safe Environment training.
- 9th Grade: Studies Altaration & Quick Catholic Lessons with Fr. Mike Schmitz
- 10th Grade: Studies YOU - Theology of the Body for Teens
- 11th Grade: Studies Chosen from Ascension Press
EXALT 9th-12th graders and families are encouraged to attend EXALT monthly on Wednesday evenings. We begin supper at 5:45 pm, followed with an opportunity to spend time with Jesus in adoration and reconciliation. Small group discussions close the evening at 8:00pm. All are welcome!
Middle & High School Youth Group is open for students in grades 6-12. Click here for more information
Safe Environment
Safe Environment training program for our children and youth will be the program Circle of Grace. The goal of this program is to educate and empower children and young people to actively participate in a safe environment for themselves and others. Circle of Grace aims to equip children and young people by arming them with essential knowledge and skills grounded in the richness of our faith. This program helps them to understand their own (and other’s) dignity in mind, body, and spirit.
- Grade 6: Review Circle of Grace, Pieces of the Puzzle, Safe Relationships, Boundaries, Safety PLAAN
- Grade 7: Review Circle of Grace, Saying “No” to Disrespect: Honoring Everyone’s Circle of Grace, Honoring Relationships
- Grade 8: Review Circle of Grace, How to be Morally Responsible in Today’s Culture, Coping with Stress and Pressure
- Grades 6 & 7 will receive their Safe Environment training during their class times in October/November.
- Grade 8 will receive training on registration night. You will be emailed the presentation if your child is absent.
Please go over it with them and then contact Margaret Rasmussen when it is completed. If you have any questions on the Safe Environment or if you choose for your child to "opt out" from the training, please request and complete an "opt out" form.
Contact Margaret at margaret.rasmussen@stbernardstrf.com or (218) 681-3571.
Class Schedule
Class date & time are decided by Catechists and Students.
Remind for Grade 9
text @stb9gr to 218-631-8257
Remind for Grade 10
text @stb10gr to 218-631-8257
Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of baptismal grace. (CCC 1285)
Registration
Confirmation registration is on a Wednesday night in September. Please bring a copy of the confirmation candidate's Baptismal Certificate (if he/she was not baptized at St. Bernard's) the evening of registration. Parents and Candidates will receive information and guidelines for Confirmation and their materials for study. Candidates will be studying the program called "Chosen" from Ascension Press. The Sacrament fee is $50 and due at the time of registration.
Confirmation Registration Form
For Confirmation Candidate & Parent/Guardian
Confirmation Goals & Requirements
Choosing a Confirmation Sponsor
For Confirmation Candidate
Letter to the Bishop - Request for the Sacrament of Confirmation
Encountering Events
Encountering Event Follow-Up (needed for events not listed in within the S.E.E.D.S ministry.
For any questions about Confirmation, please contact Margaret Rasmussen at (218) 681-3571 or margaret.rasmussen@stbernardstrf.com