Faith Formation for the Youth
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Religious Ed. Events, 2025-26
Parents, please join us at these fun family events
September, 2025
Wednesday, September 17th – First Day of Class.
October, 2025
Wednesday, October 8th – Safe Environment class.
Wednesday, October 22nd – a Living Rosary. Joined by parents & the Catholic Daughters
Wednesday, October 29th Party with the SUPER SAINTS! (pumpkin carving contest) (Dress as a canonized saint)
Friday, October 31st – Middle school Halloween Dance
November, 2025
Wednesday, November 12th – Baby Shower for the Sunrise Women’s clinic– 6 to 7 p.m. includes all grades.
Wednesday, November 26th – NO CLASS – THANKSGIVING Holiday
Thursday, Nov. 26th– Thanksgiving Day – HAPPY THANKSGIVING! God Bless Everyone!
TBA - Community Advent Penance Service – First Reconciliation
December, 2025
Sunday, December 7th or 14th - Christmas Caroling Sunday after mass. Whole families are welcome to join.
Wednesday, December 17th - Christmas Party Whole families are welcome to join.
December 3rd - January 8th - Pizza & Braat Sales (take pizza and brat orders.)
Practice for the Epiphany program. TBA
January, 2025
Sunday, January 4th –- Children’s program to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany 10:45 after mass.
Faith Formation Contact:
Mary Quiroz /DRE
406-433-2510
You may also use the Contact Us Staff page to message me. Thank you.
Faith Formation Registration
You are welcome to register for classes online by clicking HERE.
In Person Registration for classes begins Sept. 3rd online or in the parish center.
Religious Education Fees:
$30.00 - per student ($100.00 maximum per family)
Community Meal:
Free will Offering
Sacrament Fees:
$20.00 Grade 3+ Family Retreat/Reconciliation Materials
$20.00 Grade 3+ Family Retreat/Confirmation Materials
$20.00 Grage 3+ Family Retreat/First Eucharist Materials
Make checks payable to: St. Matthew's Church
Director of
Faith Formation
Parish Center
310 7th Street SE
Sidney, MT 59270
406-433-2510
Office Hours:
10AM - 4PM T-F September - May
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Grades Pre-School -5th 5:15 PM - 6:30 PM
September 2025:
09/17/25 Welcome Back
09/24/25 Class
October 2025:
10/01/25 Class
10/08/25 Safe Environment Class
10/15/25 Class
10/22/25 Living Rosary
10/29/25 Halloween Party
November 2025
11/05/25 Class
11/12/25 Baby Shower for SWC 6PM - 7PM
11/19/25 Class
11/26/25 NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
December 2025
12/03/25 Class
12/10/25 Class
12/17/25 Christmas Party
12/24/25 No Class - Christmas Break
12/31/25 No Class - New Year's Eve
January 2026
01/07/26 Class
01/14/26 Class
01/21/26 Class
SACRAMENT CLASSES for students in Grade 3 or higher that have completed at least 1 year of religious education classes prior to the 3rd grade.
Reconciliation
Classes start in the Fall please contact Mary Q. if not already registered for the sacraments classes.
Confirmation with First Eucharist
Class dates/times TBA
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Grades 6th - 12th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
September 2025:
09/17/25 Welcome Back
09/24/25 Class
October 2025:
10/01/25 Class
10/08/25 Safe Environment Class
10/15/25 Class
10/22/25 Living Rosary
10/29/25 Jr. High: Decorate for Halloween Dance
High School: Cemetery Prayer Service
November 2025
11/05/25 Class
11/12/25 Baby Shower for SWC 6PM - 7PM
11/19/25 Class
11/26/25 NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break
December 2025
12/03/25 Class
12/10/25 Class
12/17/25 Christmas Party
12/24/25 No Class - Christmas Break
12/31/25 No Class - New Year's Eve
January 2026
01/07/26 Class
01/14/26 Class
01/21/26 Class
* St. Matthew's Religious Education program reserves the right to cancel and/or change the dates for classes and/or activities should it become necessary with notice to families via email, website and/or bulletin announcement. Also, when Sidney Public Schools unexpectedly, cancels or lets school out early, Religious Education classes will be canceled.
Volunteer Ministry Assistance
Our greatest volunteer needs for the 2025-2026 year are: Catechists for Grades 1st, 2nd, 6th, and High School
Faith Formation is an ongoing process involving the entire family. We are always in need of assistance. Please indicate the areas in which you may be able to assist in this ministry. We will be sure to use your talents at the same day and time as your child/children.
- Full Time Catechist
- Assistant Catechist
- Substitute Catechist
- Meal/Snack Prep
- Hospitality Committee (Set up, serve, cleanup before & after classes & at receptions following Advent Program, Confirmation with First Eucharist & Reconciliation liturgies. )
- Provide snacks and refreshments for receptions & meetings.
