St. Matthew > Faith Formation > Beginnings: Little Catholics

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
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
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