Catholic Identity
"The parish is where the Church lives. Parishes are communities of faith, of action, and of hope. They are where the Gospel is proclaimed and celebrated, where believers are formed and sent to renew the earth. Parishes are the home of the Christian community; they are the heart of our Church. Parishes are the place where God's people meet Jesus in word and sacrament and come in touch with the source of the Church's life." —Communities of Salt and Light, p. 1
Sacraments
At St. Bernard Parish, all sacramental preparation is family or home based. This follows the belief of our church that the parents are the primary religious educators of their children. Our parish and Catholic school support the parents in this role and supplement the sacramental preparation of the children throughout their formal religious formation.
FIRST SACRAMENTS TIMELINE
(EUCHARIST AND RECONCILIATION)
At St. Bernard Parish, all sacraments are preceded and followed by a period of preparation and reflection. Sacraments will be celebrated:
First Eucharist – Celebrated in the spring of 2nd-grade year – Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ’s Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
First Reconciliation – Celebrated in the fall/winter of the 2nd-grade year – The Catholic Sacrament of Reconciliation (also sometimes referred to as Penance or Confession ) has three elements: conversion, confession, and celebration. In it we find God’s unconditional forgiveness; as a result, we are called to forgive others.
Confirmation – Preparation for the sacrament begins at the start of 7th grade year with the celebration of the sacrament occurring in the fall of the students 8th grade year. Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
For more information regarding sacramental preparation, or for more information about becoming Catholic, please contact: Cyndi Marlow (502-239-5178, ext. 2203).
More Information on Sacraments
Catholic Curriculum
The curriculum mission of the Archdiocese of Louisville is to develop and support exemplary Catholic education and faith formation through application of best practices in the teaching/learning process for all learners. This allows educators and students alike to reach their highest potential and carry out the mission of the Church.
This curriculum mission is accomplished by:
- Making collaborative curriculum decisions that encompass Catholic beliefs, traditions and values
- Challenging schools, teachers, and all learners to reach their highest potential and function as Professional Learning Communities
- Using research and best practice to provide a guide for curriculum and assessment that can be adapted and enhanced at the local school and parish level
- Providing professional learning experiences that shape valuable initiatives and programs and guide teachers toward effective implementation of curriculum and assessment
I encourage parents to take confident steps today to avoid significant problems further down the road.
– A Stevens, Founder
Mass Schedule
St. Bernard Catholic Church
St. Bernard community, centered in the word of God and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, is a welcoming and active faith-family, united in our love of God and each other as we work for justice and live out our call to stewardship. We strive to provide a welcoming and reverent environment that will promote full, conscious and active participation in all forms of prayer so the faith of all parishioners will be nurtured and strengthened. There are many different facets to parish life at St. Bernard
Mass Times
Weekend Mass
Saturday 4:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Weekday Mass
When there is a funeral scheduled, the Funeral Mass is usually the only gathering for Eucharist of the day.
Seasonal and additional prayer services (such as St. Peregrine Novena, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, etc) please consult the Bulletin
Church Information
