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
To Be Announced after teacher meeting in January
March , 2026
To Be Announced after teacher meeting in January
April, 2026
Thursday, April 30 -- Confirmation with First Eucharist, Bishop Emeritus Warfel presiding @ 6PM
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.
January 2026
01/07/26 Practice for the Epiphany Program
01/14/26 Class
01/21/26 Class
01/28/26 Class
February 2026
02/04/26 Class
02/11/26 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 sacrament classes.
Confirmation with First Eucharist Class dates/times TBA
CLASS SCHEDULE:
Grades 6th - 12th 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
January 2026
01/07/26 Class
01/14/26 Class
01/21/26 Class
01/28/26 Class
February 2026
02/04/26 Class
02/11/26 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
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.
