Youth Groups have been cancelled this week.   As we continue to monitor the progress and track of Tropical Storm Ian, we have certainly factored safety into account. This means the following youth groups, classes and studies will be cancelled effective today, Monday, September 26 through Thursday, September 29. Monday - Grade 7, 8, HS & RCIY for youth at the FLC l Wednesday - Grade K-6 at SSCS l Wednesday - Youth Group (EDGE) at the FLC l All Faith Formation Bible & Book Studies Thursday mornings and evening If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our Faith Formation Office at 813-671-4434 Thank you and stay safe! Rosie Bridges, Director of Faith Formation

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2021 8th GRADE &
ADULT CONFIRMANDI!

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GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION

TEENS
8TH GRADE – HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS
(AGES 14-17)

In order to begin the preparation process for Confirmation, teens must be entering the 8^th grade or older, have completed their first-year 7th-grade preparation, and already received the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, and Eucharist/Holy Communion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the PROCESS

In June those entering 8th grade will receive a letter to being the Confirmation preparation.  St. Stephen Catholic School 8th graders will receive a letter at the beginning of the school year to register.

• The registration for this process is held from June - September.
• Classes will be held on Monday evening beginning September 14 - Time: 6:15 - 7:15 pm at St. Stephen Catholic School location.  
• At the beginning of this process, there is a required parent meeting at which the entire process is explained to parents.  Parents' packets are given out at that time with all necessary information needed.  Please know, that this information will be needed in order for your youth to be confirmed.  Registration, Information Form, Patron Saint Form, Service Hours Form, Sponsor Form, and Mass Attendance Log.  It is never too early to begin thinking about a qualified Sponsor, Patron Saint, and ways for youth to be involved in the parish. 
• Along with attending one retreat, teens are expected to complete 10 hours of Community service, choose a sponsor, and pick a Patron Saint name (Catholic Saints.org) for themselves.
• We ask that parents drop off their youth in front of St. Stephen Catholic School. All youth are to walk directly to their classrooms.  Should your youth need to sign out early, please let the receptionist know.  Receptionists will be located at the sign-in table at the entrance of the school.
• We ask parents to pick up their youth from their classrooms - no car line will be available.  Please pick up your youth no later than 7:45 pm.  If you are running late, please contact Joanna to let her know.
• Volunteers are always needed - please view and download the volunteer form to get started - (View/Download our Volunteer Form - please contact Sue Haines at Sue@stephencatholic.org for information about Safe Environment Diocesan requirements.  
  • Teachers (Catechist), Assistants, Hall Monitors, and Youth Group Leaders.   Youth activities will be held on separate evenings.  

For more information about the Confirmation process, please contact Kim Davis at Kim@ststephencatholic.org.  To register 8th Confirmation Program, please stop by our Faith Formation Office located at St. Stephen Catholic School (east wing).  You may also register online and email to SUE@STSTEPHENCATHOLIC.ORG or fax to 813-671-2994.