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At St. Stephen the First Martyr, we host a catechesis series annually to give instruction to adults in varying situations: those that have never been baptized, those that were baptized Protestant seeking full union with the Church, and those baptized Catholic who never completed their Sacraments of Initiation.
The class begins every year on the second Thursday of August, and typically meets every other Thursday at 7 pm, in our parish hall. Each lecture is delivered by one of the priests of the parish and lasts one and a half hours (until 8:30 pm). During the lecture, parish volunteers provide hospitality with light snacks and beverages. Each of the candidates is afforded the opportunity to sit down privately with one of the priests during the preparation process.
We do provide alternative solutions for those who cannot make the Thursday classes. Also, those expressing interest in the faith when the class is already underway can be brought up to speed by means of recordings and supplementary materials.
Anyone is welcome to join the class; fully initiated Catholics or those who are simply curious need not register.
Class Schedule
2026 - 2027
Aug 13 Faith & Reason
Aug 27 The Trinity; Creation & the Angels
Sept 10 Man & the Fall; Immaculate Conception
Sept 24 Sin; the Incarnation & Redemption
Oct 8 Grace; the Virtues & Gifts
Oct 22 The Catholic Church
Nov 5 The Four Last Things
Nov 19 Introduction to the Moral Law
Dec 3 Commandments: I, II, III
Dec 17 Commandments: IV, V
Jan 7 Commandments: VI to X
Jan 21 Introduction to the Sacraments; Baptism
Feb 4 Confirmation & the Holy Eucharist
Feb 18 Penance
Mar 4 Extreme Unction, Matrimony & Orders
Mar 18 Question & Answer
We generally bring converts into the Church on the Vigil of Easter (March 27, 2027) and, under certain circumstances, the Vigil of Pentecost (May 15, 2027). Those who have already received Catholic baptism are usually given Confirmation by the bishop when he comes to administer the Sacrament to all our parishioners; date to be determined, but the last few years the Diocese has assigned a Saturday in May to us.
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We offer six Masses on Sunday and three on all other days. If you have never been to a Latin Mass before, we recommend attending the High Mass on Sunday, at 1 pm.
