Sacraments

Faith Formation Classes This Week On Wednesday, January 29, all Faith Formation public school students in grades K to 10 have class in the Parish Center. Grades K to 5 are in class from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and Grades 6 to 10 are in class from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Parents of children preparing for sacraments, remember to turn in proof of baptism for your student if you have not already done so. We can make a copy of your document on Wednesday evening if you bring the document to the front desk in the Parish Center. If your child was baptized at another church and you do not have proof of baptism, … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 1-26-2025

Faith Formation Late January On Wednesday, January 22, only Faith Formation students in grades 2 to 7 who are preparing for First Communion have class, and these students plus their parents should report to the church that evening, not to the Parish Center (see the First Communion Class notice below for details). All other Fatih Formation students, those NOT preparing for First Communion, do NOT have class on January 22. The following week, Wednesday, January 29, all Faith Formation public school students in grades K to 10 have class in the Parish Center. First Communion Class and Parent … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 1-19-2025

Faith Formation Holiday Break Faith Formation students do NOT have class this Wednesday, January 1. Faith Formation classes resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Note the Community of Saints Confirmation candidates have class on Wednesday, January 8, from 6:45 to 7:50 pm. First Reconciliation Service Faith Formation and Community of Saints students in grades 2 and up who have registered to receive First Communion with St Matt’s are invited to our rescheduled First Reconciliation service on Saturday, January 4, at 10:00 am in church. At least one family … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 12-29-2024

Faith Formation Holiday Break Faith Formation students do NOT have class this Wednesday, December 25, or next Wednesday, January 1. Faith Formation classes resume on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Baptism Preparation (Age 6 and younger) The next meetings are on: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:30 AM Preparation meetings are required for parents and guardians with children aged six or younger. Registration is required, at least one week in advance. To register — or for more information —please contact Cristina … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 12-22-2024

Faith Formation and Confirmation Classes Faith Formation students have class this Wednesday, December 11, in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Grades K to 5 meet from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and Grades 6 to 10 meet from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Confirmation candidates from Community of Saints Regional Catholic School also meet for class on December 11 in the St. Matthew Parish Center from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. First Reconciliation Service Faith Formation and Community of Saints students in grades 2 and up who have registered to receive First Communion with St. Matt’s are invited to our First Reconciliation … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 12-8-2024

Faith Formation Update Faith Formation students have class this Wednesday, November 20, in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Grades K to 5 meet from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and Grades 6 to 10 meet from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Note that there will be no Faith Formation classes on November 27 due to the Thanksgiving holiday. Parents/guardians, mark your calendars for December 4, when Faith Formation families (students and parents) have Mass in church instead of regular classes. … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 11-17-2024

Faith Formation Classes Faith Formation students have class this Wednesday, October 30, in the St Matthew Parish Center. Grades K to 5 meet from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and Grades 6 to 12 meet from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Parents, please note that on November 6, only Faith Formation students preparing for First Communion have class. Students who have already made their First Communion, as well as children in first grade, do NOT have class on November 6. First Communion for COS Students Community of Saints students in Grades 2 and up who would like to make their First Communion may do so through the … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 10-27-2024

Baptism Preparation for Children 6 years and younger At St. Matthew, Baptism Preparation meetings are offered on a regular basis — usually the third week of every month. The next meetings are on: Tuesday, November 12 at 7:00 PM Saturday, November 16 at 10:30 AM Preparation meetings are required for parents and guardians with children aged six or younger. If you have had a child baptized at St. Matt’s in the last five years, you may waive this requirement — but you’re invited to attend a meeting if you wish. Registration is required, at least one week in advance. To register — or … [Read more...] about Baptism Preparation November 2024 through January 2025

Faith Formation Classes Resume Faith Formation students have class this Wednesday, October 23, in the St Matthew Parish Center. Grades K to 5 have class from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM, and Grades 6 to 12 have class from 6:45 PM to 7:50 PM. Confirmation Students and Families Public school students in grades 8 and above who are registered in the St Matthew Faith Formation program and Community of Saints 8th grade students who would like to be confirmed have class in the St Matthew Parish Center on Wednesday, October 23, from 6:45 PM to 7:50 PM. Only students need to attend that evening. … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 10-20-2024

Faith Formation Fall Break Faith Formation students do NOT have class this Wednesday, October 16, due to the Education Minnesota fall break. Weekly classes resume on October 23. Parents of Confirmation candidates should mark their calendar for Sunday, October 27, 10:00 AM to noon, for Mass and a meeting that are required for Confirmation families to attend. Registration for public school students for the 2024-25 school year is closing. Parents/guardians who have not yet registered must do so this week; contact Janelle Rohr by email or text 651-242-6004. Confirmation for … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 10-13-2024

Faith Formation Starts This Week: Faith Formation is a weekly religious education program for public school students in grades K-10. Our classes for the 2024-25 school year start on Wednesday, September 25, in the St Matthew Parish Center. Students in Grades K to 5 start class at 6:30 PM, and students in grades 6 to 10 start at 6:45 PM. Parents, please plan to attend a meeting in church at 7:00 PM that evening. Register students ahead of time using the registration form at www.st-matts-archive.org/faith-formation; the form is also in the back of church and at the Parish Center front desk. Or … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 9-22-2024

Faith Formation, First Communion, Confirmation Registration Now Open Families with students in grades K-10 attending public schools, please register your children for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes for the 2024-2025 school year. The registration form is available at www.st-matts.org/faith-formation and at the Parish Center front desk. This is also the time to sign up children to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation in winter and spring 2025; public school students use the two-page Faith Formation registration form to sign up for those … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 9-15-2024

Faith Formation, First Communion, Confirmation Registration Now Open Families with students in grades K-10 attending public schools, please register your children for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes for the 2024-2025 school year. The registration form is available at www.st-matts.org/faith-formation and at the Parish Center front desk. This is also the time to sign up children to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation in winter and spring 2025; public school students use the two-page Faith Formation registration form to sign up for those … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 9-8-2024

Faith Formation Teachers/Assistants Needed: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades K to 10 will resume on September 25, and we have openings for assistants and teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith; they do not need to be experienced teachers. We provide a curriculum that includes ready-made lesson plans, supplies, and training. Most classes have 3 to 8 students. If a weekly commitment is too much, consider being a … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 8-25-2024

Faith Formation, First Communion, Confirmation Registration Now Open Families with students in grades K-10 attending public schools, please register your children for Wednesday evening Faith Formation classes for the 2024-2025 school year. The registration form is available at www.st-matts.org/faith-formation and at the Parish Center front desk. This is also the time to sign up children to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation in winter and spring 2025; public school students use the two-page Faith Formation registration form to sign up for those … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 8-18-2024

Faith Formation Teachers Needed: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades K to 10 will resume in the fall, and we have openings for teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between late September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith and do not need to be experienced teachers. We provide supplies, a curriculum that includes a ready-made lesson plan for each week, plus training and support. Most classes have 3 to 8 students. If a weekly commitment … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 6-30-2024

Faith Formation Teachers Needed: The St. Matthew Faith Formation program for public school students in grades K to 10 will resume in the fall, and we have openings for teachers for the 2024-25 school year. Classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:45 PM between late September and early May. Volunteers should enjoy helping children learn more about their Catholic faith and do not need to be experienced teachers. We provide supplies, a curriculum that includes a ready-made lesson plan for each week, plus training and support. Most classes have 3 to 8 students. If a weekly commitment … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 6-23-2024

Faith Formation, First Communion and Confirmation Class: On Wednesday, March 6, only Faith Formation students preparing for sacraments have class. Community of Saints students preparing for sacraments with the Church of St. Matthew have class, too. Children in grades 2 to 7 preparing for First Communion should report to the church building at 6:15 PM (note the early start time). Parents are invited to attend but are not required. First Communion students will finish at 7:45 PM and can be picked up from the Social Hall doors off the parking lot between the school and church buildings. … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 3-3-2024

Faith Formation Break There is NO CLASS for Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 on January 3. Classes resume on January 10 in the Parish Center. First Communion Preparation Students preparing for the sacrament of First Communion plus their parents/guardians should plan to attend a class and meeting on January 17 at 6:30 PM in the St. Matthew Church building. This includes families registered in the Faith Formation program and families whose children attend Community of Saints who have signed up for First Communion with St. Matthew. We will finish by 7:45 PM. Parents who have not … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 12-31-2023

Faith Formation Facts: There is NO CLASS for Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 on December 27. Here are details about Faith Formation and sacrament preparation at St. Matthew this school year: 41 students who attend public schools are in the Faith Formation program (30 families): 17 of those public school students are preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation. 16 public school students are preparing for the sacrament of First Communion. Students not preparing for sacraments attend class weekly to learn more about the faith. The grade with the most students is 8th grade … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 12-24-2023

Faith Formation, Confirmation Classes: On Wednesday, December 6, Faith Formation students in grades K to 10 have class in the St. Matthew Parish Center. Grades K to 5 have class from 6:30 to 7:45 PM, and grades 6 to 10 have class from 6:45 to 7:50 PM. Grades 8 to 10+ have Confirmation class, and Community of Saints 8th graders who are registered for the sacrament with St. Matthew should attend class on December 6, in addition to the Faith Formation Confirmation candidates. First Reconciliation Service: Faith Formation and Community of Saints students who are already baptized and are … [Read more...] about Faith Formation News 12-3-2023