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SBattlesststephenslife.comChildren’s Programs - Director of Faith Formation -
Maria TrejoMTrejoststephenslife.comFaith Formation Support Coordinator
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K-5th Grade faith formationWelcome to Children's Formation at St. Stephen's!
For Kindergarten-5th Grade, classes and activities are on Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30 pm OR Sundays, 9:30-10:50 am, depending on the program.
We help children grow in knowing and loving our Lord, understanding their Catholic identity, and living as disciples of Jesus.
To Register: Scroll to the bottom of this page.
Sacrament Preparation: We prepare children to receive Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and, in some cases, Confirmation. It takes more than one year to be prepared. If you want more information about Sacrament Preparation, click HERE.
Are you new to St. Stephen's? We're glad you're here!
We are happy to help. Please read below, then contact us if you have questions! -
BASIC Program elementsK-5th Graders are grouped in classes based on their grade and level of sacramental preparation. Classes will either be Wednesday night or Sunday morning, according to the following (tentative) schedule:
- Kindergarten and 1st Grade - Wednesday, 1/mo., 6:00-7:30 pm
- First year of Classes (2nd-5th Grade) - Wednesday, 1/mo., 6:00-7:30 pm
- First Sacraments Year (2nd-5th Grade) - Wednesday or Sunday, by registration
(Wednesday, 1/mo. 6:00-7:30 pm OR Sunday 1 or 2x /mo., 9:40-10:50 am) - 3rd-5th Grade (after receiving First Sacraments) - Sunday, 2x/mo., 9:40-10:50 am
Parents Help Teach their Children
At all levels, this program includes parents, who are the first and most important teachers of faith to their children.- For Kindergarten through reception of Sacraments:
Parents teach at home - 2-3 times a month. They open the Bible and talk about faith with their children. (We provide simple materials.) If they like, parents can add extra, more varied activities.
Then, once/month, parents attend class at church with their child. All family members are welcome. This includes fun activities and learning with other families, class time for children, and parent break-out sessions. - For 3rd-5th Graders, who have received First Eucharist:
Parents join their children between the morning Masses. (average 2 Sundays/month)
They then choose how to follow-up with their child.
SuppliesPick up books and schedules at Opening Night. You'll need these to start the following week.
Opening Night:
All families must attend the Opening Night on Wednesday, September 23. Plan on celebrating Mass with us, right after that. Join us in the Sanctuary!
5:45-6:00 Pickup books and supplies in the Narthex
6:00-6:30 Orientation, Supplies and Parent Meeting (come at 5:45 to beat the crowd)
6:30-7:15 Mass -
parishionersThis ministry primarily serves children and families from St. Stephen the Martyr and St. Anthony, the parishes that make up our Parish Family. If you belong to a different parish, you will need permission from your pastor to join us. We can help you with this if you like.
If you are new to the Catholic church, looking for a parish, or just wondering about God, we can help you find what you are looking for. That is why we are here. -
Startup DatesOur schedule is still being developed. The first night for ALL Classes is Wednesday, September 23. (See above.)
Calendars will be ready by September 23, likely sooner. -
Contact US
Maria Trejo (Office): [email protected] or (253) 631-6175,
Shannon Battles (Director): (253) 480-7112 or [email protected].
Pat Madison/Brenda Wallace/Christina Rafferty (Program Coordinators): [email protected].