The ministries of the Parish Education Program, support the Pastor, Catechetical leaders, and Youth Minister in the spiritual development of our parish family. It is important for all Catholics to grow in the knowledge of their faith and in their love of Christ and His Church. This can be accomplished with the extended help and support of all members of our parish family.

Our Parish School of Religion exists to support parents by providing Religious Education classes providing a formal learning situation, and by offering opportunities for peer and community expressions of faith. Parents, by their example and guidance, are the primary religious educators of their children. The Church is committed to the religious education of its young people. In order to accomplish this for students who do not attend parochial school, parishes provide classes for school-aged children of the parish.

Our Rite Of Christian Initiation Of Adults (RCIA) program welcomes new members into the Catholic faith through education, faith sharing, friendship, and hospitality. Our Youth Ministry empowers our young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ, draws them to responsible participation in the life and work of the Catholic faith community, and fosters each individual’s total personal and spiritual growth. Included in the Parish Education Programs at St. Matthew the Apostle Church are the following:

A volunteer for this group: Likes to explore and help others explore God’s word in all facets of our lives and make it the foundation for all we are and do; believes that in knowledge there is strength; excited about the spiritual and mental growth of others; desires to share knowledge, experiences, and skills with others.