Hi, my name is Margaret Hofacker. I have been married to my husband, Trevor for twenty years. We have been blessed with three children Trent 18, Troy 14, and Addie 12 years old. We moved to Florida four years ago. Soon after we became part of St. Stephen parish community.
I feel privileged to have been invited to be part of youth ministry. I am looking forward to helping our youth grow in their faith and watching God do great things in their lives.
The Middle School EDGE Faith Formation Program at St. Stephen Catholic Church is very fortunate to have Edge as our youth group curriculum in addition to our middle school classes. Edge Youth Group program provides an exciting, non-classroom environment where the youth of our parish can establish and nourish their relationship with God.
This youth group program is in addition to Catechesis Classes and is not a substitute for them. We take our Catholic teachings and talk about applying them to an everyday, school setting.
Why is Edge Middle School Youth Group important?
We all remember that middle school was awkward and difficult. That hasn’t changed. However, societal shifts have made the middle school years more difficult than ever.
Why is the Middle School Youth Group called "Edge"?
The program is called 'The EDGE' because the youth in this age range are on the 'edge' in terms of their mental, physical, and emotional development.
EDGE Adult Core Team Needed!
Is God calling you to work with our middle school youth? Please help us bring teens closer to Christ by being present as a core team member. Without adult volunteers, we cannot offer our various ministries and programs, so thank you for your willingness to join us!
For more information or if you have questions regarding Middle School Youth Group, please contact Kim Davis at the Faith Formation Office at 813-671-4434.
The Good Samaritan Project, or GSP, is a week-long service retreat led by the Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. During GSP, middle and high school teens gather from across our Diocese to serve, pray, and have fun together for the betterment of the community and the Glory of God.
June 24-29, 2024
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GUIDELINES FOR RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
In order to begin the preparation process for Confirmation, teens must be entering the 8th 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 about Confirmation preparation and how to register. Parents if you have not received a letter to register your youth, please contact Sue Haines at the Faith Formation Office, at 813-671-4434.
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 scan an email to SUE@STSTEPHENCATHOLIC.ORG or fax it to 813-671-2994.