Confirmation completes what the grace of Baptism began, bringing a deepening of grace in a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit.  Confirmation strengthens us to be witnesses of Christ, bearing his light and his peace to a world that needs our gifts and our love.

• are over 18 years of age
• no longer be in high school
• were baptized Catholic
• have received First Communion, and
• attend Mass on a regular basis.

The next Diocesan-wide Confirmation for adults is scheduled for May 22, 2021, at the Oakland Cathedral (depending upon the COVID health regulations at that time).  The next preparation sessions  will begin in early February.  Please click HERE for the schedule.   

English classes will meet on Tuesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm beginning February 16.  Spanish classes will meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00 pm beginning February 24.  Please register for either class at least one week in advance, with the registration form below and a copy of your baptismal certificate.  

Please contact Gina Cattalini for more information about the English Confirmation classes at (925) 672-5800 x2217 or gcattalini@stbonaventure.net.  For the Spanish program, please contact Fr. Arturo in our Hispanic Ministry Office at (925) 672-5800 x2225.

** Important ** If you do not have a copy of your baptismal certificate, please contact your church of baptism as soon as possible to request one.  This process may take several weeks, or longer if the church is out of the country.  
(Many churches are closed or understaffed due to COVID-19 at the moment, further delaying the process, so we recommend beginning right away.)