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 Celebration of Adult Confirmation will be held Saturday, February 8 or Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland. We offer preparation in both English and Spanish.  Spanish sessions will meet Sundays from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm from September 22 to December 22, excluding holiday weekends.  English sessions will meet on Wednesday evenings  from 7:00 to 8:30 pm from October 2 to December 11, skipping Thanksgiving week.  Please click here for the schedule.  

Application: The application form is linked below. Please download, fill in completely, and email to Gina Cattalini  with a copy of your baptismal certificate.  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.

The next  celebration of Confirmation here at St. Bonaventure will be on May 2, 2020.  Parish preparation sessions will begin in January.
  
Application: The application form is linked above. Please download, fill in completely, and email to Gina Cattalini  with a copy of your baptismal certificate.  Contact Gina for further information (925) 672-5800 x2217 or gcattalini@stbonaventure.net.