Faith Formation  

Let your children's faith grow with a deeper understanding of our sacred traditions and church teachings. Our Faith Formation Program offers an active program for the growth and development of faith in our children and youth. 

Our Faith Formation Programs offer our children in public school the same quality faith formation as those enrolled in our Catholic Schools.  Please stop by our Faith Formation Office located at St. Stephen Catholic School to register.  You can also call our Faith Formation Office for more information at              813-671-4434.    

God Bless You!

Faith Formation Staff:  

Welcome to our Faith Formation Office
Our Office is located at the east wing of
St. Stephen Catholic School

 How do I pay for my child(ren) Faith Formation Class(es)? 

St. Stephen Catholic Church
ATTN:  Sue Haines
Office of Faith Formation 
10428 St. Stephen Catholic Circle 
Riverview, Fl 33569

Please be sure to remit payment for registrations as soon as you complete your registration to ensure the timely processing and purchasing of materials.  If your family is having hardships during this time, please contact (813-671-4434)  or stop by the Faith Formation Office located in the east wing of the school. 

Costs:

• $75.00 for one child  
• $100.00 for two children  
• $125.00 for three or more children

• Faith Formation Registration Form
• Student Information Form
• Parent Information Form
• Volunteer Form

If you are feeling God's call to teach the faith, we need your help! As a Catechist you are called to embrace the following:

•     A desire to grow in and share our Catholic Faith
•     An awareness of God's grace
•     A commitment to the Church's liturgical and sacramental life and moral teachings
•     Strength of character that is built on patience, responsibility, confidence, and creativity
•     A generosity of spirit, respect for diversity, and a habit of hospitality and inclusion
•     A basic understanding and willingness to learn more about our Catholic teachings, Scriptures, and Traditions
•     Willingness to employ provided & effective teaching techniques and strategies

COMMITMENT: Our Catechists and Assistant Catechists will attend an initial training/orientation and Safe Environment Training. They are committed to teaching 27 classes, utilizing the Office of Faith Formation to plan for any absences. Catechists will also commit to the ongoing formation, through Diocesan training, online resources, and opportunities through the parish.

Our catechists are simultaneously teachers and students, growing in faith and knowledge with our students. As a Faith Formation teacher, you will recognize ways to enrich yourself and your students, becoming a true catechetical leader.

All adults volunteering with programs that involve youth, parents of children attending St. Stephen Catholic School who desire to volunteer at the school, and those who volunteer with the St. Stephen Faith Formation Program must have completed a Diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training and complete a level II background screening (fingerprints and name search).   The Diocesan Safe Environment training session for adults wishing to supervise children/youth is now available online at no cost.

For more information about Safe Environment Training visit our Diocese of St. Petersburg website Diocese of St. Petersburg - Office of the Safe Environment Program. 

DOSP OFFICE OF SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

St. Stephen Catholic Church complies with all aspects of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, adopted by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The St. Petersburg Diocese policy entitled Policy for the Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults was implemented in 2003 and was most recently revised in November 2009.    

Training link to CMG (please click)
 

• Safe Environment Office
• Student Presentations
  • ECC- Grade 3 
  • Grade 4 -6
  • Grade 7-8
  • High School/Teens
• Curriculum
  • Education Standards & Benchmarks
  • Education Curriculum (Grid)
  • Bibliography
• Parent Presentations
  • Parent Orientation: English | Spanish
  • Parent/Family Handouts: English | Spanish

St. Stephen Catholic School

St. Stephen Catholic School is devoted to inspiring students to achieve their full academic potential while demonstrating a desire to continue Jesus' mission by applying Catholic morals, beliefs, values, and practices in their everyday lives. We are committed to motivating students to sustain a lifelong love of learning.

Our mission promotes a journey toward academic and spiritual growth with an appreciation of the richness of our Catholic faith and tradition.

Please contact St. Stephen Catholic School Office (813) 741-9203 for more information and schedule a personal tour. 
 

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