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Discipleship
NightStella Maris Discipleship Night is for ALL parishioners and is the second Wednesday of each month. -
- Calendar
- FAQ
- Registration & Fees
- First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Preparation
- Confirmation Preparation
- CGS, Middle & High School
- OCIA
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Who is Stella Maris Discipleship Night For?
Monthly Discipleship Night welcomes everyone -- young or old, married or single, and public or Catholic school families - to help them grow as disciples of Christ.
Discipleship Night is the primary source of formation for all parishioners.
What do the Stella Maris Discipleship Nights Look Like?
First, we will all gather in community to share a meal. Then, after some opening comments and prayer, we break into age-appropriate groups for learning, reflection, and sharing.
What’s the Theme for this Year? The Creed: What We Believe and Why it MattersFor Families in Sacramental Preparation: Families preparing a child for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Holy Communion and Confirmation, please see the preparation schedules in the tab menu.Do We Need to Register? YES
- Your registration covers:
- Childcare (0-2 years old)
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (3K-1st Grade): Meets most Wednesdays
- Family of Faith (2nd-5th Grade)
- Middle School (6-8th Grade): Meets most Wednesdays
- High School Discipleship Group (9-12th Grade)
- High School Youth Group (9-12th Grade): Meets 4th Wednesdays
- Discipleship Nights for Adults
What are the Registration Fees?
$50 | For an adult
$100 | For one couple
$200 | For a family with children
$100 | Sacramental Fees
What’s Covered by the Registration Fee?
- Dinner for all who attend the Stella Maris Discipleship Nights (9 months)
- Group Participant and Activity Guides
- Food & supplies for Middle & High School groups and their activities
- Childcare
Questions?
Email [email protected]
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What are the Registration Fees?
$50 | For an adult
$100 | For one couple
$200 | For a family with children
$100 | Sacramental Fees
What’s Covered by the Registration Fee?
- Dinner for all who attend the Stella Maris Discipleship Nights (9 months)
- Group Participant and Activity Guides
- Food & supplies for Middle & High School groups and their activities
- Childcare
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FIRST RECONCILIATION PREP
- October 7, 2026 - Parent & Child Initial Retreat: 6:00–7:30 p.m. at Christ the King Church
- October 14, 2026 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
- November 4, 2026 - 3:15–4:30 p.m. or 6:00–7:30 p.m. IHM School • Marian Hall
- November 11, 2026 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
- December 9, 2026 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
- December 12, 2026 - Parent & Child Retreat: 9:00 a.m. Mass at IHM Church, Retreat follows: 9:30–11:30 a.m.
- January 6, 2027 - 3:15–4:30 p.m. or 6:00–7:30 p.m. IHM School • Marian Hall
- January 13, 2027 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
FIRST RECONCILIATION SACRAMENT
Saturday, January 23, 2027 at 1 p.m. • Immaculate Heart of Mary ChurchFIRST HOLY COMMUNION PREP
- February 3, 2027 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
- February 17, 2027 - 3:15–4:30 p.m. or 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- March 10, 2027 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
- March 13, 2027 - Parent & Child Retreat
9:00 a.m. Mass at IHM Church, Retreat follows: 9:30–11:30 a.m. - April 7, 2027 - 3:15–4:30 p.m. or 6:00–7:30 p.m.
- April 14, 2027 - Discipleship Night - 5:45pm at IHM
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SACRAMENT
- April 24, 2027 - Rehearsal at 11 a.m. - Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
- April 25, 2027 at 12 p.m. - Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Contact Marnie with questions at [email protected]
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) (3K-1st grade)
Tuesday CGS Session Level 2 (1st grade): 3:30PM-5:15PM
Wednesday CGS Session Level 1 (Age 3-5): 6:00PM-7:30PM
Wednesday CGS Session Level 2 (1st grade): 6:00PM-7:30PM
Friday Homeschool CGS Session Level 1 (Age 3-5): 8:15AM-9:45AM
*All CGS programs run 6:30PM-7:30PM on monthly Discipleship nightsMiddle School Youth (6th-8th grade)
High School Youth (9th-12th grade)
Youth Groups meet Discipleship Night and additional Wednesdays. Click the calendar for details.
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Becoming catholic
Classes are the 4th Wednesday of the month at 5:30pm
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CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD3K-1st Grade
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based religious formation program for children, beginning at age three. It seeks to create and facilitate a sacred, hands-on space for children, called an Atrium, where they can hear, ponder and celebrate the mysteries of our Catholic faith. Atrium visits are once per week typically on Wednesday, but the program is growing. Contact us to learn more or visit CGSUSA | The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd® Method.
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First holy Communion & reconciliation
Sacramental preparation is a beautiful part of a child’s faith journey, as the sacraments are true encounters with Jesus Christ. In order to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion, ALL students must enroll in the Stella Maris Discipleship Nights. Participation in weekly Holy Mass and on Holy Days is also required for sacramental preparation.
Contact Marnie: [email protected] if you have any questions or have older students needing sacramental preparation.
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Family of FaithGrades 2-5
Students in grades 2-5 meet the second Wednesday evening during Stella Maris Discipleship Night in aged-based groups to grow in faith in Jesus Christ and His Church. We use the Family of Faith curriculum. This catechesis model invests in the faith development of families, giving parents the tools to support faith formation at home.
While parents attend monthly adult catechesis presentations, students participate in group activities with peers.
Parents return home prepared to build upon the foundation received throughout the month supported by curriculum materials from Sophia Institute, the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and invitations to other faith building opportunities offered throughout the month.Questions? Contact Marnie at [email protected]
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Middle School Youth(Grades 6-8)
We address the unique needs of middle schoolers by using Edge by Lifeteen, Inc. Our mission is to guide them into a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church. We meet on Wednesdays during the school year, following a consistent format: Gather, Proclaim, Break, and Send.
During Gather, middle schoolers are welcomed with a game or activity to build community and introduce the night's topic. Proclaim features an engaging presentation by a Core Team member, priest, or other speaker, limited to ten minutes. Break allows small groups divided by grade and gender to process the information and grow as disciples through discussion. Finally, during Send, they encounter Jesus through prayer.
Beyond Edge Nights, we offer volunteer work, social events, and Love Begins Here summer mission trips.
New this year - The Fiat Circle - a group for middle school girls which meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month: 6-7:30pm at IHM School.
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Confirmation Prep
Students in the 9th Grade are invited to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation! They will have seven Confirmation-specific classes and a retreat. Six of these classes diving into Sacramental content will be on Wednesdays during Discipleship Formation. They will attend the last Confirmation Class with their Confirmation Sponsor, usually on a Sunday shortly before the Confirmation Mass. The retreat is typically held at Durwards Glen and provides an opportunity for students to detach from their daily routine and prepare more deeply for the Sacrament. On weeks students do not have Confirmation prep, they are invited to join the High School Youth Group.
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HIgh school youthGrades 9-12
All high school students are invited to join a high-school-wide Faith Community. This is the perfect opportunity for students to choose to grow in their faith and their relationships within the faith community.
This continuation of discipleship formation is extra important throughout High School as students navigate a transformative period in their life and prepare to enter the real world. This formation is done through talks, small groups, and large group hangouts at Wednesday gatherings along with monthly community building and service events!
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Diocesan-Wide Youth Events
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Love Begins HereMIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL
Love Begins Here (LBH) provides Middle and High School Youth with an opportunity to encounter Jesus through a week-long, local mission trip where they live in the Catholic community and volunteer around the diocese. You can read more about it on the website here.
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Frassati FestHIGH SCHOOL
This weekend-long event at the Kalahari that is filled with prayer, games, community, music, waterpark time, and fun! It is a great chance for the teens to get away from their daily routine, to grow in friendship, and to meet other Catholic teens around the Diocese. You can also find more information on the Diocesan website here.
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OCIAORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
This process helps individuals seeking entrance into the Catholic Church, deepening their relationship with God through prayer, catechesis, community, and service. The process can also be for Catholic adults who have not had the opportunity to receive the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist/Holy Communion or Confirmation during the customary time of their lives.
The length of time for this process depends on the individual’s personal readiness. Beginning in the fall, most individuals are ready to be brought into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
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