Faith Formation for Youth
Welcome to our 2025 - 2026 Faith Formation Program.
For more information about our faith formation program or for class dates and upcoming activities please see the 2025-2026 Welcome Packet below. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at the Parish Center.
Religious Ed. Events, 2025-2026
Parents, please join us at these fun family events
January, 2026
Wednesday, January 7th -- Practice for the Epiphany program
Sunday, January 11th –- Children’s program to celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany 10:45 after mass. (moved from Sunday January 4th)
February, 2026
Wednesday, February 11th -- Group Class (On the Mass) in Ned Shinnick Hall
Wednesday, February 18th -- Ash Wednesday Mass @ 6PM (No Classes)
Wednesday, February 25th -- No Classes -- Winter Break
March , 2026
Wednesday, March 18th -- Family Night -- Theme -- Stations of the Cross
(Parents and siblings are invited to join us for family activities, prayer and a meal.)
April, 2026
Wednesday, April 8th -- Family Night -- Theme -- Divine Mercy
(Parents and siblings are invited to join us for family activities, prayer and a meal.)
Sunday, April 26th -- Children's Mass. (The little ones will sing and the older students will do the readings, announcements, greetings, gifts, etc.) Let Mary know if your child cannot attend.
Thursday, April 30 -- Confirmation with First Eucharist, Bishop Emeritus Warfel presiding @ 6PM and reception to follow in Ned Shinnick Hall.
May, 2026
Sunday, May 3rd -- Graduates' Mass
Wednesday, May 13th -- Elementary End of Year Picnic/Party (PreK-5 classes)
End of Year BBQ at Gartside -- Middle School & High School
Sunday, May 17th -- High School Graduation
Faith Formation Contact:
Mary Quiroz /DRE
406-433-2510
You may also use the Contact Us Staff page to message me. Thank you.
You are welcome to register for classes online by clicking HERE.
Classes started Sept 17th, but it is not too late to join us. Feel free to stop by the DRE office during business hours or register here online.
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 Grade 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
Elementary classes start with music @ 5:15PM in the Parish Center Chapel
with classes to follow.
February 2026
02/04/26 Class
02/11/26 Class
02/18/26 No Classes - Ash Wednesday Mass @ 6PM
02/25/26 No Classes - Winter Break
March 2026
03/04/26 Class
03/11/26 Class
03/18/26 Family Night - Stations of the Cross
03/25/26 Class
April 2026
04/01/26 Class
04/08/26 Family Night - Divine Mercy
04/15/26 Class
04/22/26 Class
04/29/26 Class
May 2026
05/06/26 Class
05/13/26 Last 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 sacrament classes.
Confirmation with First Eucharist Class dates/times TBA
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Grades 6th - 12th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
February 2026
02/04/26 Class
02/11/26 Class
02/18/26 No Classes - Ash Wednesday Mass @ 6PM
02/25/26 No Classes - Winter Break
March 2026
03/04/26 Class
03/11/26 Class
03/18/26 Family Night - Stations of the Cross
03/25/26 Class
April 2026
04/01/26 Class
04/08/26 Family Night - Divine Mercy
04/15/26 Class
04/22/26 Class
04/29/26 Class
May 2026
05/06/26 Class
05/13/26 Last 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
Faith Formation is an ongoing process involving the entire family and parish. 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.
