Faith for Life Registration 2021-22
We look forward in guiding your children in relationship with Jesus and knowledge of their Catholic faith, develop their God-given gifts and talents, and learn to be active members in the life of the Church.
Classes will be in-person and held at St. Stephen's, 18 Wednesday nights from 6 to 7:30pm. Whole Family Formation nights will be held throughout the year.
NOTE: We no longer offer distance learning (In-person learning is the most effective way of learning the Faith). Registration will be open until September 1st 2021.
ELEMENTARY:
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Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade and 5th grade
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First Reconciliation & First Communion prep begins in 1st grade and received in the 2nd grade (two consecutive years). A First Communion Retreat is done the second year of preparation.
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The Faith For Life process is highly encouraged to begin in the child’s life as early as their Kindergarten year and to continue throughout one’s life into and throughout Adulthood!
- If you have a child who needs to be Baptized and is 7 years or older or a child who is in 3rd grade or older and needs to prepare for First Reconciliation/First Communion please contact Maredith Toweh, Faith for Life Director at mtoweh@ststephenchurch.org.
NOTE: You must be a registered member of St. Stephen’s in order to be part of our First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation process or obtain a letter of transfer from your current parish pastor.
CONFIRMATION:
- 6th grade Confirmation prep
- 7th grade Confirmation Year 1
- 8th grade Confirmation Year 2
- 9th through 12th graders (are placed in small groups more their age)
Older youth in 8th- 12th grade who desires to be Confirmed but has not received Faith Formation in prior years or since First Communion, please contact Barry McCullough at bmccullough@ststephenchurch.org.
RETREAT COST: All 8th through 12th graders will do a weekend retreat at a cost of $175.
REGISTRATION:
Registration for the 2021-22 year is now closed.
FAITH FORMATION TEAM:
Maredith Toweh - Faith Formation Director,
Barry McCullough - Confirmation Coordinator,
Molly Rausch - Youth Ministry Coordinator,
Renee Hogan - Faith for Life Administrative Assistant.
Dafne Nunez-Hilton – Faith for Life English/Spanish Assistant
Please know that you and your families are in our thoughts and prayers. If you have any questions, please feel to contact Maredith at mtoweh@ststephenchurch.org or 763-712-7439.
God Bless,
Fr. Bennet Tran, Pastor
Maredith Toweh, Faith for Life Director
2021-2022 Faith for Life Registration
$90 per student
$270 Max per Family
$175 Confirmation Retreat for 8th-12th graders
No one denied Faith for Life Classes due to financial hardships.
All outstanding payments will be collected along with this year's payment.
