“Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others…”
Pope St. John Paul II 

The goal of the Children’s Faith Formation Program is to instruct the children of our parish in the Catholic faith and facilitate their encounter with the Person of Christ. The Children’s Faith Formation Program is open to all children age four years to 8th Grade. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings during the school year. Please see below for specific class times. For more information, please contact the Parish Office.

Registration Information:

St. Stephen is excited to welcome our students and  families back to Faith Formation for 2020-2021.  Despite the challenges we face with COVID-19,  St. Stephen is committed to providing families with two options for participating while still focusing on the health, safety and well-being of our catechists, children and faith community.  Fees and materials provided for both options are identical.

1. Face-to Face-Catechesis:  For those who choose it, children and youth will attend Faith Formation classes at St. Stephen beginning Wednesday, September 30 or Sunday,  October 4, 2020                                                                                                                                      
2. Home-school:  For those not choosing to do face-to-face catechesis, parents will become the primary educators of the faith and teach their children at home with materials and support provided by St. Stephen.  We will set-up a time to meet and distribute materials in a safe environment.

• At the Parish Office:  hours 9-3; Monday-Friday
• In the Back of Church before and after Mass
• 2020-2021 Registration Form - English  
• 2020-2021 Registration Form - Spanish 

• Mail:  PO Box 662, Salado, TX  76571
• Email: www.faithformation@saintstephenchurch.org
• Drop Off in the Parish Office or in the drop box in the back of church

• Wednesday, September 23           Last names:  A-M  (5:30-6:30 pm)                                                                                              Last names:  N-Z  (6:30-7:30 pm)

Donation:

• $30 per student or $60 per family

• $30 First Reconciliation/ Communion Class per child
• $30 Confirmation Class per child

PreK through 4th Grade:

The elementary (PreK-4th) portion of our Children’s Faith Formation Program meets on Wednesday evenings from 5:30—6:30 PM

Intermediate (5-6th Grade)

The intermediate (5-6th grade) portion of our Children’s Faith Formation Program meets on Wednesday from 7:00-8:00 PM

Junior High (7-8th Grade)

SUNDAY MASS - Liturgy
These FREE Catholic Mass Bulletin Printables are offered each month to help young Catholics learn about the Mass.

2021 June Catholic Kids Bulletin
2021 Junio Boletín para Niños Católicos

2021 July Catholic Kids Bulletin
2021 Julio Boletín de Niños Católicos

2021 August Catholic Kids Bulletin
2021 Agosto Boletín para Niños

WORSHIP@HOME - This is an online resource to help families with children pray together at home while we are unable to gather for Sunday Mass. It is based on and inspired by Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest: Leader's Guide (promulgated by the U.S. Bishops) and the Directory for Masses with Children (from the Congregation for Divine Worship).

CATHOLIC GOSPEL COLORING & WORKSHEETS FOR SUNDAY MASS - Enjoy Catholic coloring pages, lesson plans, Mass worksheets, crossword and word search puzzles, and more to help you prepare for the Sunday Liturgy. These activities, prepared by the Catholic Mom Sunday Gospel Team, are free for you to print and share with your family, classroom, or parish.

LIVING THE LITURGICAL YEAR
Catholic Family Resource Library  (Catholic Sprouts)
Catholic Icing (Catholic crafts and activities)

VIDEOS
Watch " The Mass: A Life-Giving Prayer " from FORMED
Watch " The Bread of Life: Celebrating the Eucharist!" from FORMED