Become Catholic For Children

At Stella Maris

Coming into full communion

Become Catholic for Children

We are happy to offer Become Catholic for Children for the following:

Unbaptized children (over the age of 7) or teens
Baptized but uncatechized children or teens who have little understanding of God or church
Children baptized in another Christian faith

Formation sessions begin in late September and culminate with the Easter Vigil. Both the child and at least one parent are required to attend the formation sessions. Register for the formation process by Sept. 15, 2025.

The Text

Faith Fusion: Elementary Edition

Each child will receive a copy of Faith Fusion: Elementary Edition (published by Our Sunday Visitor). This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the teachings of our Catholic faith presented in a lively and engaging design for children and teens. Formation sessions will utilize the book as well as teaching segments from our trained catechists.

Parents are the key

Get involved and stay involved in your child’s life of faith.

Parents play a critical role in the faith life of a child. It’s been proven over and over again. At Stella Maris, we take this seriously and we’ve designed our Become Catholic for Children formation process with the child(ren) and their parents in mind. Parents find the formation sessions cultivate a deeper understanding of their own faith, while providing meaningful moments of encounter and faith sharing with their child(ren). Registration for Become Catholic for Children will close on Sept. 15, 2025.

Comprehensive Formation Sessions

2025-2026 Schedule

Become Catholic for Children will take place every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month in Stievenard Hall on the St. Bernadette campus from 7-8pm. Our sessions include the following:

September 24, 2025 – Kickoff Event: Why God? Why are we here?
October 8, 2025 – Who is Jesus?
October 22, 2025 – (Parent only event at St. Thomas More – Dr. Andrew Sodergren’s presentation titled: Addressing Anxiety: Raising Secure Kids in an Insecure World)
November 12, 2025 – Salvation History – Our Story
December 10, 2025 – Mary & the Communion of Saints
January 14, 2026 – The Holy Spirit
January 28, 2026 – Catholic Morality
February 11, 2026 – The Sacraments (Initiation)
February 25, 2026 – The Sacraments (Healing and Service)
March 11, 2026 – The Bible
March 25, 2026 – Lenten Retreat Session
April 4, 2026 – Easter Vigil