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Welcome to Another Great Year of

Religious Education!!!

 

 

 

Contact the Religious Education Office for additional information about our programs

(671-4434) or restaff@ststephencatholic.org

                                                                  

      

REGISTRATION  FOR 2010-2011 CLASSES

Returning Students will be mailed re-registration forms in May.

Please return them as soon as possible to ensure you receive the date and time of class you are requesting.

New students may register at the Religious Ed Office beginning June 15th.

We will also have open registration on Sunday, August 22 from 9:00 am to  1:00 pm at the church in Room 3 .

The RE Office is open Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Fridays by appointment) or

download the forms from our web site and mail or fax them to our office.

(FAX:813-671-2994     10428 Saint Stephen Circle  Riverview, FL 33569)

Interested in helping out? Click on Volunteer Opportunities for suggestions of how you can be a part of our program. Many thanks to our returning catechists and support staff!

 

 

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PLEASE NOTE: To enroll your child in a Religious Education class, you must be registered parishioners. New parishioner registration takes place every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. in Room 2 at the church building.  If you are unable to attend on a Sunday, call our office to schedule an appointment during our office hours.

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If you are also registering your child for sacrament preparation (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, or Confirmation) we will need a copy of their Baptismal Certificate. If your child has not yet been baptized, and is 7 years of age or older, contact our office for information about our children's OCIC class.  

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Infant baptism classes are held each month for parents with a child under 7 years of age. Contact Rosie Bridges at the RE Office for information.   rbridges@ststephencatholic.org

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Interested in joining the Catholic Church? Want to be a part of OCIA?  Contact Rosie Bridges for information. Classes are held throughout the year.

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Visit our Prayer Requests page

to leave your special intentions and pray for those left by others!

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PREPARING YOUR FAMILY FOR THE SUNDAY READINGS

Each week in our church bulletin we’ll provide a question for families to discuss on the way home, or during the week, about the Sunday readings. Then in Religious education class the catechists will allow time for children to share with their classmates what they discovered, and how the readings relate to their life today. It is important for children to connect going to Mass each week with their faith development. There are also many web sites we encourage your family to visit, with links for each Sunday’s gospel. One in particular we recommend is www.catholicmom.com

EASY TO READ BIBLE

This easy-to-read Bible helps Catholic families grow in faith:

Visit the website www.catholicfaithandfamilybible.org for a complete description, sample pages, and advance ordering information.

                                                                  Upcoming Events

 

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    EDGE BASIC TRAINING has begun!  Learn about your Catholic faith in a fun, friendly atmosphere.  Bring a friend - they don't have to be Catholic to come with you.  This will take place every Thursday night (except the1st Thursday of the month) at

    7:00 p.m. at the ROC Center.  Contact youth minister Jeff for more details @671-4434 or jfalanga@ststephencatholic.org.

    Upcoming Edge Basic Training dates:  Every Thursday at 7PM except the first Thursday of the month.

    EDGE ROSARY  MAKING Group:  Every First Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. at the ROC Center.

     

     

 

  • EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP meets after the Saturday 6PM Mass at the ROC Center on Jun. 5, 19,

          Jul. 10, and 24.  Food, fun and fellowship!  Bring a friend!  They don't have to be Catholic to come with you!     

          For more details contact our office @671-4434 or e-mail Jeff Falanga at jfalanga@ststephencatholic.org.

       

                                                      

  • Adult Bible Study (Adult Faith Enrichment): Wednesday night at 6:00-6:45PM join us for Adult Bible Study in the Church Sanctuary......then after, stay for 7PM Mass.

          Invite some other adults to accompany you.  For more information contact Adult Ed Coordinator Cindy Wood at

cwood@ststephencatholic.org or (813) 728-2056.

  • Catholic Apologetics: (Why we believe what we believe!  Believe! Know! Defend!) Every Mon 7:30-8:45 pm Room 2 at Church
  • Faith Applied:  Join us every Monday from 6:00-7:15pm Room 2 at Church.

           We will explore ways to use our faith to get through the every day problems. 

          ADULTS if you are interested in helping with any of the programs offered please contact Cindy at

          cwood@ststephencatholic.org or check the bulletin for a listing of upcoming events

 

          For information about marriage convalidations or annulments, contact pastoral assistant Jeanne Schneider at 689-4900 or

jschneider@ststephencatholic.org

 

           HIGH SCHOOL: If you interested in helping with any aspect of our Life Nights or other youth and young adult events,

           please contact Carmen Enriquez or Drew Woodke at the RE Office @ 671-4434 or cenriquez@ststephencatholic.org

           or dwoodke@ststephencatholic.org

           SACRAMENTS:  if you would like to be a member of the OCIA team or Baptism team, please contact Rosie at

           671-4434 or rbridges@ststephencatholic.org   If you are interested in helping with any of the children's youth retreats

           for First Reconciliation or First Eucharist, Please contact Tara Dibble at 671-4434 or tdibble@ststephencatholic.org  

          

     

    S.E.P. TRAINING on Children and Youth

     
     

     

    St. Stephen will offer Safe Environment Training for adults working with Children & Youth on

    Saturday, June 26th, 2010 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the ROC Center. 

    Please contact the Religious Education Office to register 671-4434.

    Also, all youth ages 14 to 18 who are volunteering during VBS or babysitting, there will also be a

    Safe Environment Training at the ROC Center on Saturday, June 26th from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.  Please contact the Religious Education Office to register 671-4434.

    Click here for information about S.E.P. Training dates at neighboring parishes

     
         

     

 

Catechist Certification Program

 
 

    

 Click here for information on Catechist Orientations and Training Modules throughout the Diocese

If you are interested in attending any of these Modules and/or Orientations

please contact the RE Office 671-4434 or restaff@ststephencatholic.org for registration forms

 
     
 

RE CLASS STARTING DATES FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR

Sunday, September 12, 2010– Preschool

Sunday, September 12, 2010– Sunday K-5 classes at the school

Wednesday, September 15, 2010 – Wednesday K-5 classes at the school

Monday, September 13, 2010 – Monday night Edge classes

Wednesday, September 29, 2010 - High School Confirmation

Many thanks to our wonderful catechists for sharing their time and faith with the children in our programs!

 

CLASS TIMES FOR THE 2010-2011 YEAR

PRESCHOOL: Sundays 9:30AM at the church building. Please contact the RE Office (671-4434) for more information.

SPECIAL NEEDS: Please contact the RE Office (671-4434) for information.

 

KINDERGARTEN - GRADE 5: Classes are offered at four different times at the school building: Sundays 9:00AM - 10:15AM and 11:00AM - 12:15 PM, Wednesdays 4:15PM - 5:30PM and 6:00PM - 7:15PM. Contact Tara Dibble for more information

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY:  The EDGE for Middle School youth is held 7:00PM-8:30PM for all Middle School Grades 6,7,8 on Monday nights at the Church Building.  Visit our page or check the weekly church bulletin for current youth group events. Call Jeff Falanga, our Middle School Youth Minister, for more information (671-4434) or send him an e-mail: JFalanga@ststephencatholic.org.

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY: Join us for 'Pizza Rolls and Stuff" every Wednesday Night at the ROC Center from 7-8:30pm for food, fun, and informative discussions.  And join us on Sunday Nights for the 5:30pm LifeTeen Mass, followed by Life Nights at the ROC till 8:30pm.  Call Carmen Enriquez or Drew Woodke, our High School Youth Minister, for more information (671-4434) or e-mail: cenriquez@ststephencatholic.org   or dwoodke@ststephencatholic.org

 

YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY: Come Join Us! Young adult ministry is a new group at St. Stephen Parish!  We are a group for individuals out of high school through age 29.  If you are interested in learning more about your faith, meeting others who share similar values to your own, or are interested in opportunities to make our community better, you've come to the right place! Please watch the bulletin or this web page for upcoming social events over the summer.  For details click here, or contact Carmen Enriquez or Drew Woodke, at the Religious Ed Office (813)671-4434 or e-mail: cenriquez@ststephencatholic.org   or dwoodke@ststephencatholic.org:  Check the weekly church bulletin for upcoming events.

OCIA (Order of Christian  Initiation): Please visit the OCIA Webpage or contact Rosie Bridges for more information. (671-4434)

 

ADULT EDUCATION: Please contact Cindy Wood for more information. (671-4434)

ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT  Continue to check this site and the weekly church bulletin for upcoming classes and events.

Plan to join us, and invite some other adults to accompany you.  For more information contact Adult Ed Coordinator Cindy Wood at cwood@ststephencatholic.org or (813) 728-2056.

 
   

 

 

 
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