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Faith Formation Registration 2026\u20132027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grow in Faith. Grow in Family. Grow in Christ.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Welcome to the Faith Formation Program at St. Matthew Catholic Church<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our mission is to partner with parents in forming disciples of Jesus Christ by helping children, teens, and families encounter the love of God, grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith, and actively participate in the life of the Church. Whether your child is beginning their faith journey, preparing for the Sacraments, or continuing to deepen their relationship with Christ, we are honored to accompany your family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is Now Open<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Registration for the 2026\u20132027 Faith Formation Year<\/strong> is now available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Register Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

All registration forms are completed through our online Faith Formation Registration Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u27a1 Faith Formation Registration Portal<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

http:\/\/faithformation.saintmatthewcatholicchurch.org\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please complete a registration form for each child<\/strong> enrolling in Faith Formation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The question I get asked the most often is \u201cDoes my child have to attend CCD if they are not in a Sacramental program?\u201d
The answer is \u201cYES!\u201d The CCD program runs from first grade through ninth grade. A solid
faith \u2013 based education will give your child a broader, healthier perspective on life. A world
view that is based on biblical principles will be one of selflessness, acceptance, and love for
their fellow man.
No parent is going to keep their child out of school in the years that they don\u2019t take the FCAT.
Why would you keep them out of CCD in a year when they don\u2019t receive a Sacrament? It is
important for the children to study math, science and English each year in school. It is also
important that they study religion. Studying religion gives them a good moral foundation and
builds priorities that they will have for the rest of their lives.
The best way to show your children how important you feel CCD is, is to volunteer. We need
teachers, aides and substitutes. No teaching experience is required, just a love of God and of
children. I\u2019m sure you could all name 5 great athletes, 5 great actors and 5 great businessmen.
But can you name 5 great Catholics? Let\u2019s strive to get our children on ALL of those lists.
Registration is being taken in the church office on Monday through Friday from 8 am to 3 pm.
The office is closed from noon until 1 pm. I am happy to discuss any questions or concerns
you may have. Information can be obtained by calling Deacon Dony Antony at 561-966-1538.
Let\u2019s have the best year ever!
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Please call Deacon Dony Antony or email the office for information on registering a child or volunteering.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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\u201cThis is good and pleasing to God our savior, who wills everyone to be saved and to come to knowledge of the truth.\u201d\u00a0 <\/strong>1 Tim 2:3-4<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our Religious Education Program teaches the traditions, beliefs, values and practices of the Catholic faith.\u00a0 We educate and promote the moral and spiritual values necessary to lead productive lives while practicing our Catholic faith.<\/p>\n

Religious Education sessions are conducted by educated volunteers.\u00a0 All volunteers are members of our parish.\u00a0 Teachers are 18 years of age or older and have been FBI fingerprinted and had a Florida Department of Law Enforcement background check conducted.\u00a0 Volunteers are instructed in classroom procedures and must attend the Diocesan required presentation of \u201cProtecting God\u2019s Children.\u201d<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

All families must register with the parish before children may be registered in the CCD Program.\u00a0 Families who have children in the program this year will receive registration forms by mail the end of June.\u00a0 New families may begin registration in July.\u00a0 Copies of the child\u2019s Baptismal and Eucharistic certificates are required to enroll in the program.\u00a0 If the first year of a sacramental program was fulfilled in another parish, a letter from that parish will be necessary for enrollment.<\/p>\n

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SACRAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Communion is a two year program consisting of Pre-Communion in grade 1 and First Communion in grade 2.\u00a0 We understand that some children, for various reasons, are past grade 2 and have not received their First Communion.\u00a0 We have Pre-Communion and Communion classes for older children.\u00a0 They will still need to attend the 2 year Special Sacraments program to be eligible to receive First Communion.\u00a0 Mass attendance is required for both programs.<\/p>\n

CONFIRMATION<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Confirmation Program consists of 2 years of study.\u00a0 Grade 8 is Pre-Confirmation and the Confirmandi will receive the Sacrament in grade 9.\u00a0 Mass participation is required, as well as community service and a retreat.<\/p>\n

SCHEDULING<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our CCD Program begins the week after Labor Day in September and ends the week before Mother\u2019s Day in May.\u00a0 Although we try to follow the Palm Beach School Board schedule, there are times when our classes cannot meet, usually due to Holy Days, i.e. All Saint\u2019s Day, Ash Wednesday, etc.\u00a0 Please check the CCD schedule for the correct days the classes meet.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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