Faith Formation for Youth
Faith Formation Program
St. Matt’s Provides Catholic Religious Education to Families on St. Paul’s West Side and Beyond
Our Youth Faith Formation program is one of many ways St. Matt’s supports families who want to raise their children in the Catholic faith. Sometimes referred to as catechism, or CCD, our weekly classes in Faith Formation can begin in kindergarten and continue through 10th grade. All children are welcome to attend, but it is intended for children who aren’t currently receiving Catholic religious education at school. Among its purposes are to help children learn and grow in the Catholic faith, build community among students, and have fun while learning about God.
Faith Formation classes meet on Wednesdays from 6:30 – 7:45 pm from late September until early May at St. Matthew’s Parish Center.
To download and complete the registration form for Faith Formation classes, please click on the red button below or on the link in Key Dates. The form can be completed online or printed out and completed by hand. Please email completed registration forms to Janelle Rohr or return it to St. Matt’s Parish Center at 490 Hall Avenue. If you have questions, please email Janelle at janelle@st-matts.org
Preparing for Sacraments
Families who want their children to receive the sacraments are required to register for and participate in sacramental preparation. This requirement applies to all children, whether they attend public or Catholic schools, including our affiliated grade school, Community of Saints (COS).
All students must be baptized in order to receive additional sacraments. Please contact Angela Rakow as soon as possible if your child has not been baptized and you would like to register them for sacramental preparation.
Click here to register for sacramental preparation. If you have questions, please contact Janelle at janelle@st-matts.org
Schedule Information for 2025-26
Downloadable PDF of Key Starting Dates
Downloadable Schedule for COS, other Catholic and public school Families with students who are preparing for a sacrament: Coming Soon!
Sacramental Preparation
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First Reconciliation
2nd Grade and Up
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First Communion
2nd Grade and Up
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Confirmation
8th-11th Grade
Key Dates