Dear member of the St. Bernadette Catholic Community, I am honored to be the sponsor of Mary Berend. Along with all of you belonging to the St. Bernadette Community, I pray continuously for the spiritual growth of the young women, and men preparing to become soldiers of Christ. May the Holy Spirit blaze in the hearts of these young people, their spiritual educators, and their sponsors. After speaking with Mary, and allowing the Holy Spirit to speak to me in prayer, I am certain that Mary is fully capable, and ready to undertake her formation leading up to the Sacrament of Confirmation. Her desire to pursue her faith is genuine, and her love of Christ is what is leading her to complete her formation as a Catholic. I hope that she will learn
