CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 29!
Terri Sargent, Confirmation Coordinator
Email: StMattRelEd@gmail.com
Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 107
Diocesan-Parent Consent-and-Release
CLICK HERE to download the Faith Formation 2024-2025 Calendar.
Dear 6th & 7th Gr. Confirmation Students,
2024-25 Registration is now open.
- The 6th Grade Prep Year Program will consist of ONE CLASS at Church PER MONTH, and ONE SESSION of the Regional Middle School Program at All Saints Catholic school PER MONTH.
- The 7th Grade Sacramental Year Confirmation Program will consist of TWO Sunday Classes at Church per month. There are also two Youth Group Sessions we will be joining throughout the year which will count toward Community Service Hours.
Confirmation Preparation Program Outline
- CLASSES
Classes will be held twice per month. - RETREAT
Successful completion of a written Evaluation.
- WORSHIP
Regular Mass attendance on weekends and Holy Days of Obligation along with your family.All candidates are to be trained as either Altar Servers, Ushers, or Lectors, and serve such Ministry on a regular Mass schedule or Participate in the Youth and/or psalm Choirs. Attendance at Eucharist Adoration and Rosary.Attendance at Stations of the Cross. - SERVICE PROJECTS
Candidates for Confirmation will do class projects and can choose individual or group service projects (approx. 12 hours of service in the community or at events). - INTERVIEW WITH A CLERGY MEMBER
Each Candidate will also have an interview with a member of the Clergy sometime during the preparation program. All forms and assignments must be turned in before scheduling an appointment. - RECONCILIATION SERVICES
The Candidate along with their families is to attend a Family Reconciliation Service during Advent and Lent. - REHEARSAL
Sponsors & Candidates are to attend. Please be prompt. - THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION will be conferred by Bishop Frank Caggiano in 2025 for 7th Graders.
- CONFIRMATION NAMES
Candidates must prepare a one-page essay on a Saint whose life they wish to emulate and whose name they will take at Confirmation. This must be a Saint recognized by the Catholic Church. - SPONSOR CERTIFICATES
The Sponsor obtains the Certificate from their parish.
The Registration Fee is due by September 15, 2024: $ 300
- Grade 6:Confirmation Prep Registration fee $300: $200 for in-person class at St. Matthew, books and materials at Church plus $100 Co-op at All Saints Catholic School for snacks, materials, rental fee and supplies.
- Grade 7: Confirmation Registration fee $300 for classes, Confirmation robes, retreat, and supplies. *** If you have a balance from the previous school year, this balance must be cleared prior to applying payment to the 2024-2025 school year.
- Online Registration, click HERE
- Paper Registration, click HERE
July 2024
Dear Faith Formation Families,
I am looking forward to beginning my first journey as the Confirmation Coordinator for St. Matthew! My name is Terri Sargent, longtime Parishioner, and I’ve been part of the Faith Formation/Confirmation Program here at St. Matthew for several years. I have benefited tremendously working with Liz Reid and I am extremely grateful to say I have inherited a wonderful, dedicated Confirmation Team of Catechists!
As an overview, the program will be similar to the past few years, with 6th Grade Students meeting one Sunday a month at All Saints Catholic School and one Sunday at St. Matthew. The 7th Grade Students will be meeting two Sundays per month at St. Matthew. There are also two Youth Group sessions we will be joining throughout the year which will count toward Community Service Hours.
I will be sending out a detailed letter for each grade over the next few weeks which will include Class Dates, Community Service information, requirements for Confirmation, etc.
Please watch your email!
Terri Sargent, Confirmation Coordinator
CLICK HERE for Confirmation Note from Terri Sargent
2024-25 REGISTRATION COMING SOON!
Terri Sargent, Confirmation Coordinator
Email: StMattRelEd@gmail.com
Phone: 203-838-3788, ext. 107
Diocesan-Parent Consent-and-Release
FAITH FORMATION 2024-25 CALENDAR:
CLICK HERE to download the Faith Formation 2024-2025 Calendar.
WHAT IS CONFIRMATION?
The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit, which seal or “confirm” the Baptized in union with Christ and equip them to share their gifts, live, and give great witness to their faith as they build up the Kingdom of God. The entire Confirmation team is looking forward to an exciting year!
Confirmation is a Sacrament that gives each of the candidates many privileges in the church. First, you will be considered a full member of the Church. You will be able to be Godparents to children at Baptism and you can be a Sponsor to candidates at Confirmation (at age 16). Along with the privileges come duties that you take upon yourself as a confirmed Catholic. One of the main duties is to follow Christ through following the Commandments. Your visible following of Christ can be seen in your participation of the Holy Mass every weekend and Holy Days of Obligation. You will also demonstrate your following Christ by your service. As a Parish it is our duty to see that you are given enough opportunities to worship and serve God.
Our mission is:
- To support the faith formation that occurs at home
- To foster enthusiasm for living the Catholic faith
- To give witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ
- To encourage family participation in the life of the Church
Our goals are:
- To teach the Catholic faith
- To encourage a commitment to Jesus Christ
- To create a community spirit that inspires active participation in parish life
- To encourage prayer which leads to a deeper relationship with a loving God
- To assist parents in their role as primary instructors of our Catholic Faith
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