Welcome to Children's Sacraments!
Children preparing to receive Jesus in Reconciliation and the Eucharist are in a unique time of their faith journey. During this time, we help them understand the sacraments in light of their relationship with Jesus, their families, and their faith community. As is becoming our norm, programs will be different from last year. Please take a few minutes to read through this before you register. Contact us if you have any questions - we are happy to help!
First Year (1st -5th Grade) - If your child did NOT have Catholic church classes last, and was NOT enrolled in a Catholic school last year, then they are in their First Year. and you should
register them for the K-5th Grade program. (Scroll down for the form.)
If your child is enrolled in a Catholic school this year, they have the option whether to do their First Year at school or attend our program. They can attend either one, or both, if you like.
2nd Year (2nd -5th Graders) - If your child attended Faith Formation at a Catholic church last year OR attended a Catholic school last year, AND they need their First Eucharist, then they are in their Second Year and should register for the First Sacraments Program. (Scroll down for the form.)
For the First Sacraments Program, all children are together, whether they attend public school or a private Catholic school.
Is your family registered at St. Stephen the Martyr? If yes, that is great!
If no, you will need special permission to participate. If you are new to our parish, or have other questions, please contact us right away. We're happy to help! Contact Maria at [email protected] or (253) 631-6175, ext. 115.
In order for programs to succeed this year, we'll need your help. We'll be asking that you sign up to volunteer once in the fall (before Christmas) and once in the spring (after the new year) on the nights your family/child/children are participating. For the most part, these are things you can do with your child by only adding a few minutes to your night. You can help with sign-in and handing out supplies, setup or take down chairs in the social hall, lead table discussions, welcome other families, or just be a helper in general. There are more specialized ways to be involved as well. Watch for opportunities!
Registration: August 21-September 9
Late Registration: September 10-15
Parent Orientation (optional): September 14, 6;00-7;00pm
Safe Environment Class for Volunteer Teachers: September 17, 8:30-11:30am
Opening Night and Children's Mass: September 21, 6;00-7:30pm
To register, use the links below.
To register for the First Sacrament Program, your child must have attended classes last year, either at a Catholic school, approved Home School curriculum, or in a Catholic parish.
Office: Maria Trejo, Support Coordinator: [email protected] or (253) 631-6175, ext.115,
Director: Shannon Battles, (253) 480-7112 or [email protected]
Program Coordinators: Pat Madison/Brenda Wallace, [email protected]