St. Bernadette R. C. Church

5930 South Abbott Road

Orchard Park, New York 14127-4597

716-649-3090

Office of Faith Formation

Georgette D. Jebb, Director

 

Faith Formation Staff

        Linda Jeswald            Georgette Jebb

                          

 

Links from this Page

 

Home Page             Antioch Life Teen Site           Links to Catholic Resources
Text Box: Text Box: Children’s Liturgy of the Word Each weekend at the 9:00 and 11:00 AM Sunday Masses Children 5 to 10 years of age are invited to attend an age-appropriate presentation of the readings during the Mass’s regular Liturgy of the Word. They then return to their families for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Text Box: LATEST NEWS DIRECT FROM THE FAITH FORMATION OFFICE (Info also available in the bulletin, linked from the home page) Text Box: TESTIMONIES FROM CATECHISTS On a September Sunday morning in 2003, our Director of Religious Education made an appeal for catechists; several classes could not begin without more volunteers. I am not a teacher, my children were not part of the R.E. program, and I certainly was not searching for more things to add to my “To Do” list. Still, something “tugged” at me to embrace that ministry, and I am now looking forward to meeting my eighth year of second graders! The support, encouragement, and resources from the R.E. staff are extraordinary and provide catechists with everything necessary to prepare and present each lesson. My second graders are excited to learn about Jesus; their enthusiasm is contagious. And I have received an unexpected blessing; my own faith has grown, thanks to the thoughtful ideas, responses, and questions from the children. I am glad that I let that “tug” pull me into the ministry of catechesis. …Laurie Kuminecz, Grade 2 Catechist “The best way to serve the Lord is to enrich children’s lives by teaching His Word. Teaching religion for two years has taught me so much about my faith. I feel very blessed to have taught in St. Bernadette’s 1st grade religion class. Teaching religion requires a person to have a love of God, a willingness to read His Word, and a loving heart. The loving heart is needed to accept that the children will teach you far more than you will teach them. Please consider teaching or perhaps assisting a teacher. The experience is incredibly rewarding and priceless.” … Jen W., Junior at Orchard Park High School “The privilege that I have of working with children, forming their faith, is a satisfying feeling as a Catholic. Bringing them closer to an understanding, not only about God, but also about the Church itself, impacts their lives. This is a transformation that I see as the children progress through weekly lessons. The experience as a Catechist has also enriched my life through spreading the Word.” …Karen Skalski “Please consider becoming a Catechist! For me, this has been one of the most fulfilling ways to share my faith and “witness” to children for whom this may be the only faith sharing that they experience. I learned very early on that I probably would not touch all the heart I tried to touch, but that if even one child moved closer to God the Father, Son, and His Mother, through my teaching of the faith, then I would have answered His call on my own journey to becoming a good servant. The times I have experienced children asking questions, being excited about their faith and showing love to not only God, but each other, has filled my own heart. Not everyone is at a time in their lives to teach, but for those of you who have even entertained the thought, I encourage you to spend time teaching our children about our beautiful faith; after all, these children in our parish are our future and without spiritual guidance and direction, they will never know the gift we have all been given to be Catholic.” …Joanne Liwicki “I am not sure what led me to be a Catechist. I just felt that I wanted to help and it felt like a natural fit. I have loved the two that I have been doing it and I absolutely adore the children! I can‟t wait to meet the next batch in September. It makes me proud to see all the little ones march down the aisle for the Eucharist for the first time and then, in the weeks after, walking with their parents. It’s quite a sense of accomplishment for me knowing that I helped them to be one step closer to Christ.” …Dawn Wichlacz

OFFICE HOURS

 

Monday, Tuesday,

Thursday, Friday 10AM - 4PM

 

Saturday 8:30-10:30 AM

when classes are in session

 

716-648-1720

E-Mail Us 

Text Box: Pictures of Our Programs Your pictures of events would be welcomed! First Reconciliation Enrollment Mass 2011-12 First Reconciliation Mini-Retreat 2010-11 First Reconciliation 2010-11 First Eucharist Enrollment Mass 2011-12 First Eucharist Teaching Mass 2010-11 First Eucharist Mini-Retreat 2010-11 First Eucharist Masses 2011: May 8th @ 5:00 PM May 9th @ 9:00 AM May 9th @ 11:00 AM Confirmation Retreat at Cradle Beach February 13, 2011 Confirmation Enrollment 09-10 Confirmation May 14, 2011 Vacation Bible Camp 2011 Youth Ministry Pictures Jesus Revolution 10 Pictures Fire Pictures Reconstruction Pictures The New Office Text Box: DOWNLOADS Please note: Problems have been noted by those not using Internet Explorer as their browser. If links will not open for you, try accessing our site with Internet Explorer or emailing stbernreled@yahoo.com to request the files be sent directly to you. 2011 – 2012 Calendar Programs and Fees 2011-2012 New Registration Form 2011-2012 Adult Commitment Form 2011-2012 Permission/OptOut/Custodial Form 2011-12 The Edge Info 2011-2012 The Edge Registration 2011-2012 Life Teen Info 2011-2012 Life Teen Registration 2011-2012 Diocesan Catechist Certification Guide IEP Form