About Us
Mission
Saint Bernadette Parish is an ethnically diverse, welcoming community of Christians. We share the good news of Jesus Christ with the people we serve as we strive to grow more fully as a community in the traditions of the Catholic Church.
Vision
Recognizing our rich historical heritage, we embrace the future with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Contact Us
Reverend Marcos León, V.E.
Mailing address:
311 11th St., Butner, NC 27509
919. 575. 4537
st_bernadette3@frontier.com
Faith Formation
Dear Parents:
We are pleased to provide faith formation for our parish children. Classes are scheduled on Sundays, which allows children to attend classes between Masses. This is done to facilitate the family attending Mass together.
If you have any questions, please call us at 919. 575. 4537, or via e-mail at st_bernadette3@frontier.com.
Sincerely Yours,
| Reverend Marcos León, V.E. Parish Administrator |
Registration
- Classes are offered for children/teens in First Grade to the 12th grade.
- 28 classes are scheduled weekly and follow the Granville County Schools Calendar.
- Children and young people preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist or Confirmation must attend classes for two years. They must attend class and Mass regularly to be eligible to receive the sacraments. Students who miss four (4) consecutive classes will be withdrawn from the faith formation program. Students will not be re-admitted to class until a parent meets with either the Director of Religious Education or the Pastoral Administrator to evaluate the situation.
- Classes are offered for older students who have not received the sacraments of Reconciliation or Eucharist. The above attendance requirements still apply.
- If you are a new family to the parish, please call the parish office. Please provide copies of sacramental certificates for any sacraments received by your child. New family members should complete a Parish Registration form as well.
Volunteer
A successful faith formation program is dependent on volunteer catechists, aides, chaperones and faith formation committee members. We’re always in need of help. We ask that you prayerfully consider helping in the faith formation program.
The Diocese of Raleigh requires that all volunteers in programs with children must comply with certain child protection and safety requirements; this includes training and criminal background checks. Volunteers must be compliant with the Diocesan requirements before working with children.
If you are considering helping in the faith formation program, please notify us as soon as possible so that you have the opportunity to address the Diocesan requirements. Please complete the Faith Formation Volunteer form and return it to the parish office.