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 you an adult who is interested in receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation?  St. Bonaventure invites you to participate in our Adult Confirmation Program, if you:

• 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 would usually be in January or February 2021.  Preparation sessions will begin here at St. Bonaventure in the Fall of 2020.  They are tentatively scheduled for Wednesdays at 7pm in English, with days and times for Spanish classes to be announced soon.  A full schedule for both groups is coming soon. 

Application: The application form is linked below. Please download, fill in completely, and email to Gina Cattalini  with a copy of your baptismal certificate at least one week before classes begin.  Contact Gina for further information (925) 672-5800 x2217 or gcattalini@stbonaventure.net.

** 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.)

All adults who completed their preparation for Confirmation should have received notification of a Confirmation date this summer.  If you have any questions, please contact  Gina at (925) 672-5800 x2217 or gcattalini@stbonaventure.net.