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.

Congratulations to all who were confirmed at the Cathedral on May 22, 2021.  May you continue to  grow in the love and power of the Holy Spirit.  

Our next classes will begin in the fall of 2021 for Confirmation in January or February 2022 at the Oakland Cathedral.   English classes will be on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 pm beginning October 6.  Spanish classes will be on Sunday mornings from 11am-12:30 pm beginning October 3.  Click HERE for the full schedule.

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 church offices have been closed or are understaffed due to COVID-19 at the moment, further delaying the process, so we recommend beginning right away.)