Spirituality & Faith Formation Ministries

Contact the rectory at 708-423-8110 for more information about any of the Queen of Martyrs - Spirituality and Faith Formation ministries.

Eucharistic Adoration
Everyone is welcome to worship our Lord Jesus in the Eucharist by coming to our Adoration Chapel, located at 10240 S. St. Louis Ave. The chapel is open on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:30-6:30 p.m. There is also a tabernacle containing the Blessed Sacrament on display outside the St. Bernadette Rectory at 9343 S. Francisco Ave. and viewable from the parking lot. All are welcome to come and pray at anytime, day or night.

R.C.I.A.
Adults wishing to become Catholic are welcome to participate in the R.C.I.A. process. At weekly gatherings the team teaches, encourages, shares faith, and helps participants to grow in their relationship with God. Through special rites which are celebrated at the Sunday Mass, they are introduced and welcomed into the parish community. The process culminates with the reception of the Sacraments of Initiation –Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist – at the Easter Vigil celebration.

R.C.I.A. Sponsor
Sponsors accompany the candidates through the R.C.I.A. process by attending weekly sessions with them supporting and encouraging them and giving witness to their moral character, journey of faith, and intention to become Catholic.

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW)
CLOW takes place during Sunday Mass time. It gives children the opportunity to go with Catechists during the Liturgy of the Word part of the Mass. They hear the readings from the Children’s lectionary, adapted to be more easily understood by young people. The Catechists discuss the readings in language children can relate to. Children get a chance to take part in the discussion. A team of two Catechists is assigned each Sunday during the school year.

Wedding Rehearsal Coordinators
Share the joy of a bridal couple by guiding the bridal party through the wedding rehearsal. You are teamed with another person. Training is provided. Generally rehearsals are held on either Thursday or Friday evening. Total time for each rehearsal is about 75 minutes. This is a ministry that has been serving our parish for over ten years.

Youth Ministry
All teens who are entering junior high to those who have graduated high school are welcome to join Queen of Martyrs - St. Bernadette's Youth Ministry.  Youth Ministry engages in various service and ministry projects, seeking to respond to Christ’s call in the Gospel: “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.”