Growing in Faith

Growing in Faith (GIF) is a unque program that recognizes that there are milestones in our faith journey.  Each of these milestones is worth celebrating.  We celebrate these special days with a learning time for parents and children together, a congregational recognition during worship, and a gift from the congregation.  For more information on any of our milestones or our classes, please contact Ashlie Keith, Director of Childrens' Ministries.

(Most classes offered during normal Sunday School time - parents are invited and encouraged to attend Growing in Faith classes with their child.)

Classes Offered by Sunday School Year: 

My Church Book - Children receive a book all about St. Stephen to help them learn about the church before entering into their Sunday School years. 

3 Year Olds

Starting Sunday School - Children will get a tour of the church, meet other Sunday School classmates, play fun games and enjoy an Ice Cream Social as part of their preparation for the first day of Sunday School.   

4-5 Year Olds

Learning About Worship - Children learn about the many different components in worship that will help them be active participants in services.  

Kindergarten

The Lord's Prayer - Using art and games, our Kindergarten children learn the meaning of this praryer and are able to provide their own interpretation.  

First Grade

The Ten Commandments - First graders learn the "rules of the Christian road" in a fun environment that focuses on the true meaning behind the commandments.  

Second Grade

First Communion- The ability to understand and participate in the sacrement of Holy Communion is an important milestone for our children.  For a complete list of classes and activities scheduled for this milestone, please go to our page on this website.  

Third Grade

Bibles - Our third graders receive their road map in their Christian journey and learn how to navigate and learn the teachings of our Lord.  

Fourth Grade

The Apostles' Creed - In fourth grade we start to put our faith into action by learning how to tell others about what we believe and what we have learned in our previous milestones.  

Fifth Grade

Martin Luther - In this milestone our children will learn about the founder of the Lutheran Faith.