Faith Formation
Our Youth Ministry Mission Statement:
Our youth group is a Eucharist centered movement that strives for a deeper relationship with Christ and his Church to live out the calling of the Gospel in all ways.
Youth Faith Formation 2026-2027 Calendars
Contact Information and Start Dates
(PreK – 6th Grade)
Catholic Kids (PreK – 4th Grade) will begin on Sunday, August 30th from 8:45am – 9:45am (Weekly) and on Wednesday, September 2nd from 4:30pm – 6:00pm (Bi-Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
IMPACT (5th – 6th Grade) will begin on Wedensday, September 9th from 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Bi-Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
Contact: Suzie Perry, Faith Formation Director, PreK-6th Grade sperry@ststephenbentonville.com
(7th – 12th Grade)
EDGE (7th – 8th Grade) will begin on Wednesday, September 2nd from 6:30pm – 8:00pm (Bi-Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
Life Teen (9th – 12th Grade) will begin on Sunday, August 30th from 3:30pm – 5:00pm (Bi-Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
Life Teen Bible Study (9th – 12th Grade) will begin on Sunday, August 30th from 6:00pm – 7:30pm (Bi-Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
Contact: William Morrison, Faith Formation Director, 7th-12th Grade wmorrison@ststephenbentonville.com
Youth Sacraments:
2nd Year First Communion will begin on Sunday, August 30th from 8:45am – 9:45am (Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
2nd Year Confirmation will begin on Wednesday, August 26th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm (Weekly). The calendar is provided below.
Contact: Monica Shoemaker, Faith Formation Director, Sacraments youthoffice@ststephenbentonville.com
Catholic Kids
Sunday 8:45am – 9:45am Weekly
Wednesday 4:30pm – 6:00pm Bi-Weekly
EDGE
Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:00pm Bi-Weekly
2nd Year Confirmation
Wednesday 7:00pm – 8:30pm Weekly
IMPACT
Wednesday 6:30pm – 8:00pm Bi-Weekly
Life Teen
Sunday 3:30pm – 5:00pm Bi-Weekly
Life Teen Bible Study
Sunday 6:00pm – 7:30pm Bi-Weekly
2nd Year First Communion
Sunday 8:45am – 9:45am Weekly
Circle of Grace
Circle of Grace is a Christian safe environment curriculum that helps to form and educate children and youth about the value of positive relationships with God and others. The Circle of Grace curriculum teaches children and youth how to identify and maintain appropriate physical, emotional, spiritual, and sexual boundaries; recognize when boundary violations are about to occur; and demonstrate how to take action when boundaries are threatened or violated. Learn more here
Catholic Young Adults
The Catholic Young Adult group meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30pm – 8:30pm. It is open to young adults (18-39). Throughout the year, Bible Studies and Socials are available to get involved and grow in community. For more information, contact Events/Communications Director, Adam Koehler. events@ststephenbentonville.com