St. Matthew

All high school teens are invited!  Following the Life Teen Mass, we meet for dinner followed by our program for the night – could be games, small group time, praise and worship.  All Life Nights are to provide an opportunity for teens to explore their faith and form friendships with other Catholic teens walking the journey of discipleship.

April Life Nights:

April 3 ~ Clergy Q&A

April 10 ~ Stations of the Cross

April 24 ~ Service Night

May Life Nights: 

May 15 ~ Rising 8th Grade Night

May 22 ~ Senior Appreciation Night

At the Sunday 5:30 pm Mass, teens and their families are invited to experience the depth of God’s love through the Word, the community, and the Eucharist. All teens are welcome to sit as a community in one section and are encouraged to participate as lectors, ushers, and extraordinary ministers of holy Communion.  Teens interested in serving in the liturgical ministry roles should email Diane (dkiradjieff@stmatthewcatholic.org). 

This program is for teens coming into the Church who have not yet received all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation) or those who have not been enrolled in Faith Formation for an extended period of time seeking only the sacrament of Confirmation.

Through a relaxed, small group setting, teens discover the teachings of the Catholic Church and what it means to live your life as a Catholic Christian in today’s world.

If you are interested in registering for this program for 2022-2023, please contact Amy Bojarski.

This program helps high school teens discover who God is calling them to be! We are each uniquely and perfectly made, and Strengths Quest can help us see how.

Through a brief on-line assessment developed by the Gallup Organization, teens discover their top five God-given strengths. After taking the assessment, teens attend a one-time, three-hour gathering that covers how to apply these strengths to become more engaged in the parish, find fulfilling ways to volunteer in the community, develop stronger relationships, find more success with school work, and more. It’s a fast-paced course with lots of discussion and self-discovery, lots of great snacks and a whole lot of Holy Spirit!

Contact Diane Kiradjieff for more information!

This is a great opportunity for teens to share their faith with younger members of the parish.

From pre-school to 8th grade, teens act as catechists, small group facilitators and more in our Faith Formation programs during the year. This is a wonderful way for teens to strengthen and deepen their faith as they help younger students get excited about being Catholic.

Contact Diane Kiradjieff for more information!