Practicing Catholics from Saint Stephen's Church lead our faith formation programs in  preparation of the sacraments. These volunteer positions are very rewarding. It allows the educator to share their faith while continuing to grow themselves. If you are interested in serving on our teams, please see the opportunity details and contacts below.

CCD Teachers
RCIA Team
Baptism Instruction Team
Pre-Cana Team


CCD Teachers
Saint Stephen's Religious Education program (CCD) for children is an important part of our Catholic identity. The family is the primary place to teach the faith: "The family is, so to speak, the domestic church." (the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen Gentium, #11). The role of the parish, then, is to support and reinforce what is being taught and lived in the home.

Saint Stephen's volunteer teachers, in partnership with the family, follow a curriculum by grade level. Text books and activity books are provided for each year. Teachers may also use supplemental materials and students will participate in activities related to the liturgical calendar, such as making wreaths at Christmas time.

Contact: Mrs. Martha Lane
Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
201-998-3314, extension 338
 
RCIA Team
The RCIA program is for adults who are pursuing a full initiation to the Church by completing their sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, Reconciliation and/or Confirmation.

The candidates are guided through the doctrine with assignments and group discussions. The program is led by Deacon Doug and supported by a team of practicing Catholics from Saint Stephen's Parish.

If you are interested in being part of the RCIA team, contact:
Deacon Doug
[email protected]
201-998-3314 (Parish Office)

visit our RCIA page

Baptism Instruction Team
Parents and sponsors are required to attend instruction classes in preparation of the Sacrament of Baptism. These classes are offered on a monthly basis in both English and Spanish. The classes are led by Deacon Earl and supported by a team of practicing Catholics from Saint Stephen's Parish. The team is available to provide support not only in the classroom but thereafter.

If you are interested in being part of the Baptism team, contact:
Deacon Earl
[email protected]
201-998-3314 (Parish Office)

visit our Baptism page

Pre-Cana Team
The Archdiocese of Newark requires engaged couples to attend marriage preparation coures. Saint Stephen's Church hosts a Pre-Cana Seminar once a year, usually in March.

The Pre-Cana Team, comprised on married couples from the parish, conduct the seminars. They serve as table facilitaors and/or make presentations to the engaged couples.

If you are interested in being part of the Pre-Cana team, or want more informaton, contact the Parish Office: 201-998-3314.