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Maria TrejoMTrejoststephenslife.comFaith Formation Support Coordinator
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K-5th Grade faith formation
Welcome to Children's Formation at St. Stephen's!
For Kindergarten-5th Grade, most everything will be Wednesdays, 6:00pm - 7:30 pm. We frequently offer Family Fun Nights for the whole community.
This program is for registered parishioners. If your family is not yet registered in the parish, you can let us know when you sign-up your child. We will help you get registered. (You can do it online, and you need both Parish Registration for your family AND Faith Formation Registration for each child.) If you are parishioners of St. Anthony (part of our parish family), we are happy for you to join us! Please contact St. Anthony's faith formation first, so you also know the wonderful things they do.
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.
If you're not sure where to start...
begin by completing the registration form. We'll guide you through the rest! If you need help with the form, let us know. We are happy to help.
Are you new to St. Stephen's? We're glad you're here!
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BASIC Program elementsBe part of the Community
Attend weekly Sunday Mass and participate in the Wednesday night Family Masses, Family Advent Night and Family Lent Night. These are included on your calendar. It is mandatory that you attend the Opening Family Mass , Wednesday, September 17. (Orientation: 6:00-6:30: Mass: 6:30-7:30.)
Parents Teach their Children
This program includes parents, who are the first and most important teachers of faith to their children.- 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 active activities.
- Parents attend class at church with their child - once a month. (All family members are welcome.) This includes fun activities and learning with other families, class time for children, and parent break-out sessions.
- Family Masses are also an important part of our program. This year we will have 3 Family Masses. (They'll be on your schedule.)
Supplies
Pick up books and schedules at the Opening Family Mass, 6:00-7:30 pm, September 17. (This is required.) You'll need them so you are ready to start on: September 24. -
Startup Dates8/7-31/25 Registration
9/1-8/25 Late Registration
9/9/25 Limited Registration - from 9/9 forward, space will be limited, admissions only on a case-by-case basis, approved by Shannon Battles, Director
9/17/25 Opening Family Mass, 6:00-7:30 pm -
To Register
K-5th Grade Faith Formation
Use the online form at the bottom of this page.
First Eucharist (First Sacraments), K-5th
Use the same online form at the bottom of this page. If you want to learn more about Sacrament Preparation, click HERE. -
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]. -
Register for Fall K-5th Programs