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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

                                                                  

           If you would like to register your child for our Home Study Program for the remainder of this school year, or if you are transferring from another Religious Education program, please contact our office.  Forms may also be downloaded from this web site. Please feel free to contact our office for more information about our programs 671-4434 or restaff@ststephencatholic.org

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.

    LENTEN RETREAT!  March 20-21, 2010  Every year we go on an overnight retreat. We spend the night at St. Leo Retreat Center in dorms,and have a great weekend full

    of fun times and faith experiences! Sign up now, the spots fill fast!  (See Middle School Programs for more information.

     

  • EDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP meets after the Saturday 6PM Mass at the ROC Center on Feb. 6, 27, 

          Mar. 13, 27, Apr. 10, 24, May 8, 22, 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 @671-4434

          or jfalanga@ststephencatholic.org.

  • Confirmation Rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, February 9th.  Those scheduled for the 9:00 am Confirmation Mass on February 13th should attend the 6:30 pm rehearsal and those scheduled for the 1:00 pm Mass should attend the 7:00 pm rehearsal. A Sponsor or parent must accompany their candidate to rehearsal as we will celebrate the Rite of Signing the Senses

  • Confirmation will take place at our parish on Sat, FEB 13 at both the 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Masses. Candidates have been assigned a Mass.

       

  • First Eucharist Retreat dates:

    Saturday, APRIL 10 for Wednesday RE classes

    Saturday, APRIL 24 for Sunday RE classes and Home Study families

    SSCS families are invited to attend either date

  • Tuesday night First Eucharist Rehearsal dates:

    MAY 4 @ 6:30 for those attending the May 8 Mass at 9:30

    MAY 4 @ 7:00 for those attending the May 8 Mass at 11:30

    MAY 11 @ 6:30 for those attending the May 15 Mass at 9:30

    MAY 11 @ 7:00 for those attending the May 15 Mass at 11:30

    No rehearsal for those attending the 8:00 am and 6:00 pm First Eucharist Masses.

                                                      

  • 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 Steve at the RE Office @ 671-4434 or sbertoni@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 Nancy at 671-4434 or nslade@ststephencatholic.org  

          

 

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

 
     
 

FINAL RE CLASS DATES FOR THIS SCHOOL YEAR

April 25 – Preschool

May 19 – Wednesday K-5 classes at the school

MAY 23 – Sunday K-5 classes at the school

MAY 24 – Monday night Edge classes

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

 

CLASS TIMES FOR THE 2009-2010 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 Kelly Gourdreau for more information

 

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY:  The EDGE for Middle School youth is held 6:00PM - 7:15PM for 6-7 graders and 7:30PM - 8:45PM for 8 graders 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 Steve Bertoni, our High School Youth Minister, for more information (671-4434) or send him an e-mail: sbertoni@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! Currently we meet the second Friday of every month at Buffalo Wild Wings (corner of Bell Shoals and Boyette) at 7pm for a social activity, and once a month for a service activity. For details click here, or contact Steve Bertoni at the Religious Ed Office @ (813) 671-4434 or e-mail: sbertoni@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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