K-8 Religious Education
Our religious education/formation program is for children who are in Kindergarten through 8th grade. St. Bernard classes meet on Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and St. Martin classes meet on Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information, contact the cluster parishes office at 812-649-4811.
High School Religious Education
Freshmen and Sophomores participate in the Confirmation Program and Scripture Study. Confirmation is a two year program which normally begins in the Freshman year of high school. We do, however, have teenagers who start and finish Confirmation as Juniors and Seniors. Those to be Confirmed meet monthly between September and April and take part in a Confirmation Retreat shortly before receiving the Sacrament. For more information contact the cluster parishes office at 812-649-4811 and also please let us know if you have a student you would like to enroll as a Confirmation Candidate, or if you are interested in helping with this program.
OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
Formerly called RCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) is a process of initiation into the Catholic community of faith. Although designed initially for the non-baptized, OCIA has been adapted to bring members baptized into other Christian traditions into full communion with the Catholic Church. The OCIA program is established for adults and children of catechetical age (7 and above) who are to be brought into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil through the reception of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, or through the Profession of Faith, Confirmation and Eucharist. Adults interested in becoming Catholic are invited and encouraged to participate in OCIA inquiry sessions. For more information contact Carolyn Thorpe at the cluster parishes office at 812-649-4811.
Adult Faith Formation
St. Bernard and St. Martin Parishes believe that education in the Catholic Church continues well into the adult years of life. In fact, we believe that we can continue to learn about our faith, and our Father who loves us, until the day we go home to be with Him. In order to provide this education, we have had and continue to have programs in place to provide more learning experiences, and are constantly striving to provide new opportunities of continuing education. We have had Bible/Scripture Studies and Lenten Soup Suppers with various guest speakers and a variety of topics. If you are interested, please call the cluster parishes office at 812-649-4811.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School for 2025 is June 30 through July 3 evenings from 5:45 to 8:00 at St. Martin Church. Kindergarteners through 5th graders are welcome. The cost per family is $15.00 for the first child, $10.00 for the second and the rest of the children in family are free. To register, click here. All parental help is appreciated.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is a program for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. This program takes place during the 10:30 am Sunday Mass at St. Bernard Church throughout the whole year. Children go to a separate area of the Church and learn about the Sunday readings on their age level. They return at the Presentation of the Gifts. Children make crafts, draw, color, and much more. Parents are welcome to be present with the children and/or to lead this ministry on Sundays. Contact the cluster parishes office at 812-649-4811.
Parish Library
The parish library is located in the meeting room of St. Bernard Church. You can visit our library and check out books whenever the church is open. Check out is on the honor system by signing out the books in the notebook provided. There are many materials on religion, spirituality, history, the lives of the saints, Christian fiction, and much more. If you would like a book placed in the parish library in memory of a loved one or in honor of someone, a card may be sent to the family informing them of your gift. If you want to donate something to the collection, or have any questions concerning this service, please contact the cluster parishes office at 812-649-4811.
St. Bernard Catholic School and Preschool
St. Bernard Catholic School in Rockport, Indiana, welcomes families of all faiths from all of Spencer County and surrounding areas. Our school’s mission is to educate the whole child to serve the world as a responsible Christian. For more information about our Pre-K through 8th grade Catholic school, visit stbernardschool.org.