Preschool, Kindergarten and Grade One
To inquire about registering your child for the upcoming program year, contact our Beginnings Coordinator, Becky Lennard.
Beginnings: Preschool, TK and Kindergarten
One of St. Matthew’s sweetest and most joyful programs! Children are placed in small groups of six to eight, and shepherded by two teen leaders. The leaders guide the children through three lesson rotations – SEE, HEAR and DO – that are led by adults, bringing Scripture, the Sunday Liturgy and God’s mighty love alive through music, games, crafts and stories.
Children must be 3, 4 or 5 by August 31, 2024 to enroll, and must be fully toilet trained.
| SUNDAY SESSIONS Ballantyne – Sunday 9 to 10 am Ballantyne – Sunday 10:45 to 11:45 am |
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| Open House on Sep. 8 following the Mass for which you are registered. |
| Sep. 15 and 22 Oct. 6, 13 and 20 Nov. 3, 10 and 17 Dec. 1, 8 and 15* Jan. 5, 12 and 19 Feb. 2, 9 and 16 Mar. 9, 16 and 23 Apr. 6, 13 and 27* *On Dec. 15 and Apr. 27, the children will be a part of our Angel Choir at the 9 and 10:45 am Masses. |
Beginnings: Grade One
The first grade child embarks on a journey to discover God’s amazing and merciful love and embrace their identity as a Catholic child of God as they begin preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist (which takes place in second grade). Children are placed in small groups, led by two adult or teen catechists, opening Scripture and the Catechism on a level just right for the six and seven year old mind.
| SUNDAY SESSIONS Ballantyne 4 to 5 pm Waxhaw 5 to 6pm | TUESDAY SESSIONS Ballantyne 5 to 6 pm Ballantyne 6:30 to 7:30 pm | WEDNESDAY SESSIONS Waxhaw 3:30 to 4:30 pm Waxhaw 5 to 6 pm |
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| Sep. 15, 22 and 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 Nov. 10 and 17 Dec. 8 and 15 Jan. 5, 12 and 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Apr. 6 | Sep. 17 and 24 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Nov. 12 and 19 Dec. 10 and 17 Jan. 7, 14 and 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 Mar. 4, 11, 18 and 25 Apr. 1 and 8 | Sep. 18 and 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Nov. 13 and 20 Dec. 11 and 18 Jan. 8, 15 and 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Mar. 12, 19 and 26 Apr. 2, 9 and 16 |