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Education Commission
Parish School of Religion
The Religious Education Ministry of St.
Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church is committed to teaching and
spreading the Word of God to children, youth, and adults of our
parish. Together, we are all called to holiness by virtue of our
baptism to share the mission to spread the Good News. We seek to
enable all children, youth, and adults to form a lifelong commitment
to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ through an understanding
of the Catholic Faith, Mass celebrations, prayer, bible study, and
the Sacraments.
Contact: Deacon Michael Mobley at 770-381-7488, ext. 222.
Family Program
Family Program is a recognized and approved
home study religious education choice for families wishing to meet
and learn about Christ and His Church together. Families are grouped
together according to educational needs and share in the responsibilities
of teaching the faith to their children. Families enjoy growing
together spiritually in this small community atmosphere.
Contact: Deacon Michael Mobley at 770-381-7488, ext. 222.
LIFE Teen
LIFE Teen is a comprehensive program designed
to minister to high school teens of all faiths from a uniquely Catholic
base. Attempting to reach teens on spiritual, emotional and social
levels, LIFE Teen responds to their need to be loved and accepted
in a day and age where many young people experience a sense of hopelessness
about their future and lack meaning and direction for their lives.
To provide this direction, LIFE Teen encourages teens to embark
on a journey of faith and relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
At weekly LIFE Teen Mass, teens enter into authentic and full worship
of God with a faith community of peers, families and adult ministers.
Teens experience Christ's power and love through praise, prayer,
and breaking open the Word of God in scripture. Following the Mass,
teens meet with trained youth ministers and core members to learn
about their faith in challenging ways through the LIFE Night experience.
Contact: Katy Oubre at 770-972-1046 or 770-381-7488, ext. 227 for
further information.
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RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation for adults
is a sacramental process of discerning and ritualizing stages of
conversion, leading to sacramental initiation through the sacraments
of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist celebrated at the Easter
Vigil. From the experience of conversion, one is empowered to live
a life of service, charity, and justice as witness to the reign
of God.
Contact: Deacon Michael Mobley at 770-381-7488, ext. 222.
Baptismal Preparation
As the Sacrament of Baptism unites us to
Jesus Christ, the parish family of St. Stephen's requires the parents
wishing to have their children baptized to attend our Baptism class
held at the church. Sponsors or Godparents are highly encouraged
to attend. Childcare will be provided if needed. Please contact
the church office at 770-381-7488 for dates and times of classes
and to schedule the baptism. Parents need to register in advance
for an upcoming class.
Contact: Church Office at 770-381-7488.
Men’s Bible
Study
The Men’s Bible Study began in the
Fall of 2002. The goal of the group is to assist the men of St.
Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church become better Christian/Catholic
men, husbands, fathers, etc. We strive to accomplish this through
study of the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other
materials. We then discuss what we have read and try to incorporate
what we learn and discuss into our lives. We are committed to an
active prayer life. If you are interested in growing your faith
with other like minded men, please come and join us on Monday evenings
at 7:30 p.m. at the church.
Contact: Jim Ashenfelter at (770) 381-1973 or jimashenfelter@bellsouth.net
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