Religious Education

Children & youth, grades 1-10.
Sacramental preparation for Baptism, Communion, Reconciliation and Confirmation 

Phone: 651-224-6912
or e-mail Doug Lieser

Dear Saint Matthew Community and Visitors:

A Catholic parish is expected to provide opportunities for growth in faith and worship, as well as service to the wider community. The opportunities for worship and religious education are an integral part of Catholic parish life.

On Sunday afternoon, September 14th, parents and young people who are preparing for Confirmation this coming spring are expected to participate in an orientation meeting at 4:00 PM in the church. Confirmation is normally celebrated with 10th grade students. If you have a 10th grader or a young person in your family who is older and has not yet been confirmed, THIS GATHERING IS FOR YOU. The meeting will take one hour, and then at 5:00 I will celebrate Sunday Mass with the confirmation students and their families in the chapel.

On Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 PM there is a meeting in the church for all parents who have children to be enrolled in religious education class this year -- grades 1-10. The purpose of this meeting is to get young people registered, explain the program to parents, give the schedule of classes to parents and answer any questions parents might have about the religious education of their child/children. If your child is not attending a Catholic School, he/she is expected to participate in the weekly religious education program.

On Wednesday, September 17th at 7:00 PM there is a meeting for all parents who have children to be prepared for First Communion or First Reconciliation. First Communion usually takes place at the second grade age and First Reconciliation normally takes place at the 4th grade age. If you have a child who is older and has not received First Communion or First Reconciliation, this meeting is also for you. This meeting is for all parents with children to be prepared for sacraments -- Catholic school parents and religious education parents. First Communion will take place after Easter and First Reconciliation will take place during Lent.

Finally, I am still seeking young people and adults who are willing to be religious education teachers, classroom assistants or help me with the program for First communion and First Reconciliation. If you like young people, enjoy children, if you are willing to share your faith with young people -- that is all I ask; the rest will be provided for you. Please call me at the church office -- 651-224-9793.

Yours truly,

Stephen Adrian
Pastor