Many Catholics make little progress in their spiritual life after Confirmation. They feel they “know it all” and don’t need to learn any more about their faith, but nothing could be further than the truth. Even Archbishop Gomez has said he doesn’t know everything there is to know. Faith is an ongoing process. Is Christ becoming more real to me? Is prayer an essential element to all my decision? Do I find God’s will for my life in the Bible? How good is my relationship with Christ? It can be hard to answer these questions. It can be hard to work at renewing your faith journey. There is no end to the growth and development you can experience by renewing this journey. This will help you to find life-giving energy and enable you to develop your relationship with God. Don’t give up! We are here to help you take those first steps back. Come to Youth Group – take a class, come to Praise and Worship, or help with a service Project. The rest is up to you, but your faith family is here waiting for you with open arms to welcome you back. What better time to come home, then during this upcoming season of Lent?
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
Please click here or on the"Religious Education" button on the left to view any additional updates for all the Religious Education Classes (Religious Education, Confirmation, RCIA for Teens & more).
YOUTH MINISTRY & BEYOND
MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
T.A.G. (Tweens and God)
If you are a middle schooler and would like the opportunity to share in social and spiritual activities with your friends, we meet twice a month from 6-7:30 P.M. at the Vance Jackson House (11039 Vance Jackson Dr. – the pink house just past the fire station). We have all kinds of fun things to do, and we feed you too! If you would like to come and join us please call Michelle Weekley at the Youth Ministry Office at 478-5011. See you there!
Meetings for February:February 3 – Praise and Worship – 7:00 p.m. VJ House
February 6 & 7 - Souper Bowl of Caring – come help collect donations for St. Vincent de Paul after mass on Saturday and after all morning masses on Sunday.
February 21 – Meeting 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. VJ House
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
Youth Group is for all teenagers who are classified as High School students. The meetings are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 P.M. till 8:00 P.M., at 11039 Vance Jackson Dr. (the pink brick house just past the fire station). If you are interested in joining with a group who share your Catholic Christian beliefs, come and be a part of the great social and spiritual activities that members of the Youth Group participate in. There is free food too!!! Call Michelle Weekley at the Youth Ministry Office at 478-5011 for additional information.
Meetings for February:
February 3 – Praise and Worship 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House
February 6 & 7 – Souper Bowl of Caring – come help collect donations for St. Vincent de Paul after mass on Saturday and after all morning masses on Sunday
February 10 – Valentine’s Day Theme – 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. VJ House
February 17 – No meeting due to Ash Wednesday
February 24 – Meet for Lenten Mission at the Church – dinner at 6 pm, Mission at 7 p.m. (your dinner will be paid for)
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT - MARCH 5, 6, AND 7
The Spring High School Retreat will be held during the weekend of MARCH 5, 6 and 7 at CAMP TECABOCA!!!! All teens are welcome, confirmation candidates are encouraged to attend. The purpose of our teen retreats is to guide our students in their spiritual journey. The High School Retreat Team Members and the adults who work with them are planning a spiritually enhancing and fun-filled weekend for our teens. Registration forms for the retreat will be available during the last week of January.
Mark your calendars now and plan to join us!!!
Registration forms for the retreat are available in the Administration Office or by clicking here.
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COLLEGE YOUNG ADULT GROUP
FREEDOM FINDERS
Are you between the ages of 18 and 25 and want to connect with Christ and old friends, as well as meet new people in your St. Matthew Community? Well, then come join the Freedom Finders Young Adult Group! Our goal is to continue to strengthen and intensify our relationship with each other as Brothers and Sisters in Christ. We will address current issues, hot topics and participate in activities that will rejuvenate our urge to serve our Lord and our community.
Meetings for February:
February 1 – Meeting 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. VJ House
February 3 – Praise and Worship – 7:00 p.m .VJ House
February 6 & 7 - Souper Bowl of Caring – come help collect donations for St. Vincent de Paul after mass on Saturday and after all morning masses on Sunday.
February 8 – Meeting 7:00 p.m. VJ House
February 22 - Meet for Lenten Mission at the Church – dinner at 6 pm, Mission at 7 p.m. (your dinner will be paid for)
