Religious Education - Class Information

RELIGIOUS ED CLASSES
Registration Packets for Religious Education classes and Confirmation will be sent out in mid August. Please watch for them in your mailbox. If you do not receive one, contact Michelle to have one mailed to you. Registration was held during masses the middle of August and classes began September 12th. Schedules and registration forms are available on this website. The Sophomore class will receive Confirmation preparation, and will be confirmed in the Spring of 2012. The Confirmation dates are now available and can be viewed on the Confirmation page. Catholic School Students will be attending classes all year with the public school students – space may be limited.

Any Juniors or Seniors who have not yet been confirmed can also register for Confirmation classes. There will also be a Freshman and Junior/Senior class available. Call Michelle at 478-5011 if you have any questions in the meantime.

Please click on the "RELIGIOUS EDUCATION" link on the left this page to view information for Religious Education, Confirmation, RCIA for Teens and Theology of the Body for Teens Classes.

This month the young people in the parish who are preparing for Confirmation will be reflecting on the significance of the ritual of anointing with the sacred Chrism in the right of Confirmation. In the anointing candidates are “sealed” with the gift of the Holy Spirit, who makes it possible to continue the ministry of Jesus. How do we as a parish live as “anointed ones”?

 
 

Middle School Youth Ministry

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 5:00 - 6:30 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 JANUARY:
January 29 – Pajama Party – come for breakfast for dinner and other exciting activities! 5-6:30 p.m. at the VJ

 
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High School Youth Ministry

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 6:00 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 JANUARY:
January 11 – Meeting on Clicks - 6-8 p.m. at the VJ
January 18 – Meeting on Purgatory – Guest speaker Elda Maria Estrada - 6-8 p.m. at the VJ
January 25 – Meeting on Abstinence (Theology of the Body) 6-8 p.m. at the VJ

 
 
HIGH SCHOOL FALL RETREAT
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!!  HAVE YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE HIGH SCHOOL SPRING 2012 RETREAT YET?  BETTER HURRY... SPACE IS LIMITED!!!
The High School Spring Retreat will be held during the weekend of 2-4 March 2012 at TECABOCA in Mountain Home/Ingram, Texas. All teens are welcome and confirmation candidates are encouraged to attend. Our theme is: SPRING PRAISE – There has got to be more! The purpose of teen retreats is to guide our students in their spiritual journey. CLICK HERE to download Registration Forms for the Spring Retreat.  Plan to join us!!!
 
 
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Freedom Finders

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 JANUARY:
January 16 – No meeting due to Martin Luther King Birthday!
January 23 – Meeting on Religious topic - 7-9 p.m. at the VJ
January 30 – Fun night (Laser Quest or bowling) – meet at VJ at 7 p.m.

 
 

Upcoming Events

UPCOMING EVENTS AND PICTURES
Upcoming Events and Pictures can be found if you click here or by selecting the "YM News" link located under the Main Menu.
 
YOUTH INVOLVED MASS
JANUARY 22ND – 11:00 A.M. MASS

Youth Involved Mass – Come join us for the monthly Youth Involved mass. This is the mass where the youth help with Eucharist Minister, ushers, choir, greeters, readers. This is your chance to show the parish how interested and responsible you all are for the mass. If you could like to help, contact Michelle Weekley at 478-5011. Assignments have to be done ahead of time, you cannot just show up and expect to help. Thank you!
 
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
FEBRUARY 4 & 5

Souper Bowl of Caring – after all weekend masses, except the 6:00 p.m. on the 5th. We will need volunteers to help collect money for our Souper Bowl of Caring Fundraiser for or own St. Vincent de Paul. Helpers will need to wear a football jersey and bring soup pots to collect money in. Contact Michelle Weekley at 478-5011 to help. We will also be selling cups of soup for $1.00 – so bring some soup to share – call Michelle and let her know what you are bringing!
 
HIGH SCHOOL SPRING RETREAT
MARCH 2 - 4

The High School Spring Retreat will be held during the weekend of 2-4 March 2012 at TECABOCA in Mountain Home/Ingram, Texas. All teens are welcome and confirmation candidates are encouraged to attend. Our theme is: SPRING PRAISE – There has got to be more! The purpose of teen retreats is to guide our students in their spiritual journey. CLICK HERE to download Registration Forms for the Spring Retreat.  Plan to join us!!!