St. Matthew > Faith Formation > Adult Faith Formation

Are you ready to discover more, or to develop your faith? Are you yearning to deepen your relationship with Jesus and our community? Please check out our many offerings and consider joining one or more!

If you are interested in becoming Catholic, or in completing the Sacraments of Initiation as an adult, you can find out about the OCIA by clicking the button link below or by emailing Diane Kiradjieff, at dkiradjieff@stmatthewcatholic.org


To register for any of our programs, please use the button link found below. You may also choose to register in person by visiting the church office at the main campus. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm.

To register for any of the programs listed below, please use the Winter Program Registration button.

Fulfilled: Called into His Presence (Part 1 and 2)
Part 1: Tuesdays, Jan. 6 to Feb. 17 ~ 10 am to noon ~ New Life Center 204
Part 2: Tuesdays, Apr. 14 to Jun. 16 ~ New Life Center 202
Reignite your love for Scripture with this focus of the Old Testament and how it connects to the liturgical calendar, the priesthood, purgatory, baptism and more.
Facilitator: Christine Corbly
Cost $38 for both Part 1 and 2; Online Access $7
Biblical Walk Through the Mass – Ballantyne
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 ~ 10 am to noon ~ New Life Center 239/240/241
Gain a new appreciation for the prayers, rituals and roots of the Catholic Mass.
Facilitator: Terry DeMao
Cost $27; Online Access $6
Biblical Walk through the Mass – Waxhaw
Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 11 ~ 10 am to noon ~ Waxhaw Campus
Explore the extraordinary biblical roots of the Liturgy to see what it all means and why it all matters. 
Facilitator: Christine Corbly
Cost $27; Online Access $6
Marian Apparitions
Thursdays, Jan. 8 to Feb. 12 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ New Life Center 234/235
Examine selected Marian apparitions and interventions, and consider how Mary’s appearances and messages may have helped shape the course of human history.
Facilitator: Joe McVeigh
No Cost
Champions of the Rosary
Mondays, Jan. 12 to Feb. 16 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ New Life Center 234/235
Discover the power within this beautiful Catholic tradition, and the impact it has had on individuals through history.
Facilitator: Brian Malarney
No Cost
Corinthians
Thursdays, Jan. 15 to Mar. 19 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ New Life Center 204
Examine Paul’s advice for living an authentic Christian life, the nature of grace, the Church as the body of Christ, and the most powerful gift of all—the Eucharist.
Facilitator: Karen Rubbo
Cost $28; Online Access $7
Programs in Progress
Matthew: The King and His Kingdom
Tuesdays, Aug. 19 to Feb. 17 ~ 9:45 to 11 am ~ New Life Center 203
The Bible Timeline: Story of Salvation
Tuesdays, Aug. 19 to Feb. 17 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ New Life Center 203
Genesis to Jesus: Discover Your Place in the Story of Salvation
Wednesdays, Sep. 10 to Dec. 10 ~ 10 am to noon ~ New Life Center 239/240/241

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Book Club

Monthly on the Fourth Thursdays 10-11:30 a.m. and the Fourth Fridays, 7-8:30 p.m. (Ballantyne, New Life Center): Our first three books are by C. S. Lewis – The Great Divorce, The Screwtape Letters, and Mere Christianity, which can be purchased at Amazon. Come for great readings, energetic discussions and rich fellowship! Sign-up HERE.

Wednesdays, 7 to 8 pm (Ballantyne, Parish Center): Ladies, set aside Wednesday evenigns to deepenyour faith, build friendships and grow in God’s Word! Bring your own Bible and come with an open heart!

Men’s Bible Group

Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm (Ballantyne, New Life Center): Develop fellowship as you delve into God’s Word and how to apply it to your daily life. Encourage and support each other as you reflect on the Scriptures. It’s recommended that you bring a Bible and a pen and notebook with you so you can really dive in to the Word of God.


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