Sacramental Preparation

Confirmation

Confirmation will take place on February 2, 2020 at 2:00pm.

Here are the important dates with regards to Confirmation:

  • Confirmation Parent Meeting — October 17, 2019 [Thursday] 6:30pm in Feeney Hall
  • Confirmation Retreat Day — November 2, 2019 [Saturday] 9:00am–2:00pm, at St. Matthew Church, drop off and pick up in Feeney Hall
  • Confirmation Rehearsal — January 31, 2020 [Friday] 6:30pm, in the Church
  • Confirmation Mass— February 2, 2020 [Sunday] 2:00pm, in the Church (Confirmation candidates meet at 1:00 pm in the New Gym and sponsors meet at 12:45 pm in the Old Gym)

Here are some important documents regarding Confirmation [links to documents forthcoming]:

  • 2019–20 Confirmation Important Info
  • 2019–20 Candidate Information Sheet
  • 2019–20 Confirmation Sponsor Form
  • 2019–20 Fee and Measurements

Questions? Contact Joe Taylor, DRE at the parish office—(217) 359-4224 or jtaylor@stmatt.net.

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First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be on March 7, 2020 at 11:00am in the Church.

Please arrive at the Church by 10:50am. We will begin promptly at 11:00. In the vestibule, please sign in prior to entering the Church. Your child should also pick up a guide to Confession to take with to his or her seat.

Sunday Mass attire is expected.

For more information, please see the Parent Handout.

Be sure to practice with your child using our How to make your 1st Confession handout. We also have an Examination of Conscience for Children available to assist children in their preparation.

Questions? Contact Joe Taylor, DRE at the parish office—(217) 359-4224 or jtaylor@stmatt.net.

First Communion

Our First Communion Mass will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at 10:00am.

Other important dates:

  • Parent Meeting — January 23, 2020 [Thursday] 6:30pm in Feeney Hall; at least one parent must attend
  • CCD First Communion Retreat Day— April 26, 2020 [Saturday] 10:45am–2:30pm, at St. Matthew Church, drop off in classroom and pick up in Feeney Hall
  • School First Communion Retreat Day— April 30, 2020 [Thursday] during the school day, drop off and pick up as normal
  • First Communion Rehearsal — May 1, 2020 [Friday] 6:30pm, in the Church (not a dress rehearsal)
  • First Communion Mass —May 2, 2020 [Saturday] 10:00am, in the Church

For more information, please see the Parent Handout.

Questions? Contact Joe Taylor, DRE at the parish office—(217) 359-4224 or jtaylor@stmatt.net.