Sacramental Preparation

First Communion

For parents ordering extra pictures, here is the Photo Order form to complete and return to the Parish office:

St Matthew First Holy Communion 2019 - photo order form

Our First Communion Masses will take place on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at 10:00am and 1:00pm.

Other important dates:

  • Parent Meeting — January 31, 2019 [Thursday] 6:30pm in Feeney Hall; at least one parent must attend
  • CCD First Communion Retreat Day— April 28, 2019 [Saturday] 10:45am–2:30pm, at St. Matthew Church, drop off in classroom and pick up in Feeney Hall
  • School First Communion Retreat Day— May 2, 2019 [Thursday] during the school day, drop off and pick up as normal
  • CCD First Communion Rehearsal — May 3, 2019 [Friday] 6:30pm, in the Church (not a dress rehearsal)
  • First Communion Masses —May 4, 2019 [Saturday], in the Church
    • 10:00am —St. Matthew School children
    • 1:00pm — children in CCD

For more information, please see the Parent Handout.

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

First Reconciliation

First Reconciliation will be on February 23, 2019 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.

Confirmation

Confirmation will take place on December 1, 2018 at 11:00am.

Here are the important dates with regards to Confirmation:

  • Confirmation Parent Meeting — October 9, 2018 [Tuesday] 6:30pm in Feeney Hall
  • Confirmation Retreat Day — October 20, 2018 [Saturday] 9:00am–2:00pm, at St. Matthew Church, drop off and pick up in Feeney Hall
  • Confirmation Rehearsal — November 30, 2018 [Friday] 6:30pm, in the Church
  • Confirmation Mass— December 1, 2018 [Saturday] 11:00am, in the Church (Confirmation candidates meet at 9:45am in the New Gym and sponsors meet at 10:30am in the Old Gym)

Here are some important documents regarding Confirmation:

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