"Catechesis is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the faith community and candidates for initiation into the Church about the teachings of Christ, transmitted by the Apostles to the Church. 

Catechesis also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit" 
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

Our aim for Faith Formation at St. Bernard is "womb to tomb."  It is our goal that every member of our faith community has means and ways to enrich their faith-- whether through Religious Education, small faith sharing groups, Lenten Missions, or other Parish events.  Our basic means of Faith Formation, specifically Religious Education, is by equipping parents to be the primary catechist of their children.  Anything we do at a parish level is, then, in addendum to this goal as parents.

Priest & A Pint                              (usually the last Monday of the month see calendar)
A great way for our over-21 crowd to come hang out with Fr. Bower, share in some fellowship, and have some conversation!  This is a very low-key event geared towards our young adult parishioners, but anyone over-21 is welcome! 
 

Sunday Religious Education Formation        October-April
Open to any family seeking to grow in the faith with children.  Programming grades are currently PreK (3 years+) through Grade 12.  Our Middle School (Grade 6-8) and High School (Grade 9-12) have combined programs, respectively.  Registration is required to attend for liability purposes.   

Due to Covid-19, this year we will be doing an combination at-home and in-person program.  Registrations will still be collected to enroll, but content will be available for pick up on the First Sunday of each Month.  Family Packets will include materials for the whole family along with age appropriate lessons for each child.
 

Journey Bible Study for High School        Every Sunday Evening
Join other High School students in the Crawfordsville community as we contemplate the upcoming Sunday's readings.  We gather from 7:30-8:30pm in the Youth Room and share in discussion over the First Reading, Psalm, Second Reading, and Gospel-- and try to guess what Fr. Bower will preach on during his homily.  Bring a bible.  Do not need to be Catholic to participate.
 

Cookies and Canvas         November 21, 6:30-9pm
Our newly formed girls' group, Philothea, is hosting a "Cookies and Canvas" party on November 21 at St. Bernard.  Rick Johnston, aka "The Beared Painter," from Greencastle will be leading us through painting a Christmas gnome while we hear his testimony and share in delightful treats!  Please register online (click link).  Cost to attend is $40 per person.  Please make checks payable to St. Bernard.