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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


Advent Offerings

FOUR PORTRAITS, ONE JESUS: This Advent we begin a Jubilee Year – the Year of Hope. Join Fr. Davis for an Advent journey through the heart of the New Testament as we explore the four Gospels – Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John! Together, take a dive deep into the life and teachings of Jesus, gaining insights into His ministry, miracles and parables that continue to transform lives today. Whether you are new to Scripture or have studied it for years, this class will enrich your faith and will prepare you to enter fully into the celebration of Christmas. Ballantyne, NLC Room 239/240/241 on Tuesdays, Nov. 26 to Dec. 17Morning Session: 9:45 to 10:45 am OR Evening Session: 7 to 8 pm. No cost and no registration necessary.

Catholic Scripture Study – Advent, Preparing for Christ: Are you ready for the King? Is your heart ready to receive the Savior? Advent is our time for reflection, meditation and preparation. This year, the Sunday gospel readings come from the Gospel of Luke. Our engagement with this Gospel, woven with other parts of Scripture, like Jeremiah, Baruch, and Philippians creates a beautiful tapestry of prepared anticipation for the Christ Child coming to the world and into our hearts. Ballantyne on Friday mornings, 10 am to 12 pm from Nov. 22 to Dec. 20; facilitated by Terry DeMao and Mary Catherine Surface or… Waxhaw on Wednesday mornings, 10 am to 12 pm from Nov. 20 to Dec. 18; facilitated by Christine Corbly. Cost is $17 – REGISTER HERE!


Fall Offerings

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursday
Acts: Spread of the Kingdom
7 to 8:30 pm
Revelations: Kingdom to Come
9:45 to 11 am
CSS: Matthew
10 am to 12 pm
Jesus: The Way, Truth and Life
7 to 8:30 pm
Church and the Secular World
7 to 8:30 pm
The Bible Timeline
7 to 8:30 pm
Defend Your Faith
10 am to 12 pm
Waxhaw Campus
Catholic Faith and Science
7 to 8:30 pm
For details on each class, CLICK HERE. To register, please contact Patricia (pduran@stmatthewcatholic.org)

ONGOING PRAYER GROUPS/CLASSES:

Men’s Bible Group

Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pmno fee

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. Join us starting Tuesday, July 26, from 7 to 8:30 pm in the New Life Center. 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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