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

Studies Continuing from the Fall
Acts: Spread of the Kingdom Monday, Sep. 9 to Mar. 17 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Ballantyne NLC 208
Catholic Scripture Study: Matthew Wednesday, Sep. 11 to Apr. 30 ~ 10 am to noon ~ Ballantyne NLC 239/240/241

Winter Offerings

To register for any of our Winter Studies, please use the red 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.

WINTER STUDIES – REGISTRATION

Divine Mercy: Understanding the Message with Fr. Joseph Roesch
Wednesday, Jan. 22 to Apr. 16 ~ 9:45 to 10:45 am ~ Ballantyne NLC 234/235
This 13 week study will help you to dive deeper into the mystery of God’s mercy. Each session expands on different topics including trust, the role of suffering, forgiveness, healing, reconciliation, and the Eucharist. Helping you to understand the message of “TRUST and MERCY”
Cost: $8 Facilitated by: Kathy Consler, Mary Strauss, Bernie Armstrong

Oremus: A Guide to Catholic Prayer by Fr. Mark Toups
Thursday, Jan. 23 to Mar. 13 ~ 10 to 11:30 am ~ Ballantyne NLC 203
The Oremus study program teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of eight weeks you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. Following the Tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, you will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear his voice. COST $19
Cost: $19 Facilitator: Karen Rubbo

Luke: Story of Salvation Fulfilled
Wednesday, Jan. 22 to Feb. 26 ~ 10 am to noon ~ Waxhaw Campus
In this 8-week study, Jeff Cavins and Dr. Jeffrey Morrow will show you the beautiful Biblical roots for Mary, the Rosary, and the Mass that are found in Luke. On the road to Emmaus, a story unique to the Gospel of Luke, Jesus gave us the greatest Bible study of all time, laying out his fulfillment of the Old Testament.
Cost: $27 Facilitator: Christine Corbly

Unintended Consequences: Martin Luther and the Modern World
Wednesday, Feb. 12 to Apr. 9 ~ 7 to 8:30 pm ~ Ballantyne NLC 203
Many Catholics are familiar with some of Martin Luther’s central ideas about the faith that led to his rebellion against the Catholic Church and his rejection of papal authority. Less well known is the effect these ideas had in shaping the modern world. Join us for an exploration of the unintended consequences of Luther’s theology on the social, economic and political character of Western Civilization up to today.
Cost: FREE Facilitator: Joe McVeigh

ONGOING PRAYER GROUPS/CLASSES:

Men’s Bible Group

Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm – no 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.