The Education and Formation Committee's goals are to create an awareness within the faith community of the responsibility of all the faithful for the catechetical mission of the Church; to recommend policy for the catechetical ministry to children, youth, adults, and persons with special religious education needs; and to promote, coordinate and evaluate the total Christian educational ministry of the parish. 

Contact: Sr. Lauren Cole 615-646-0378 or lcole@churchofstmatthew.org

Catechists - Religious Education Teachers
Catechists are ministers of the Word who require sound orientation, preparation and dedication. Because of their love of their Catholic faith, these volunteers must be enthusiastic about sharing their faith. Classes are held Sunday mornings, between the Masses, during the school year.

Catechists - Substitutes
Volunteers are needed to support the regular Catechists during absences.

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Contact: Father Mark Beckman 646-0378

Opportunities are provided throughout the year for education to help our adult community grow in faith. Programs are offered thoughout the year on Sundays between the Masses. Please check the bulletin.
 

Contact: Margaret Cook 646-0378 or mcook@churchofstmatthew.org

Participants read, study and share their faith experience in small group sessions. Prayer is an important element in the scripture study experience. Notices of upcoming studies are posted in the bulletin and on the website.
 

3400 - Daytime Club, contact Joan McGranaghan 673-0501 or Pat Cooper 646-7759
3500 - Evening Club, contact Molly Wuller 595-9320

A variety of books are discussed at the St. Matthew Book Clubs. A daytime group meets at 9:30 a.m. on the third Wednesday of each month. The evening group meets the first Monday of each month.
 

Contact: Jamie Vallecorsa at 662-0617

The church nursery is open for:

Saturday, 5 PM Mass
Sunday, 8:30 AM & 11:00 AM Masses

Who is eligible?

All children who are walking (approximately age one) to age three

Where?

The nursery is located past the Sacristy.
Parishioners are encouraged to use the nursery and there is no fee for its use.
 

Contact: Anne Tarwater 550-5109 or atarwater@churchofstmatthew.org

The parish library is open Monday - Frinday, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM and after 8:30 AM and 11 AM Sunday Masses, when Religious Education is in session.  Volunteers are needed to enter data into the library computer, assemble cards and pockets in new books and help with the annual inventory.
 

Contact: Jim and Nanci Bauchiero 370-1643 or nbauchiero@comcast.net
                Sue and Paul Geisen 376-4148 or sgeisen@comcast.net

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process for those who would like to learn more about the Catholic Church, and who are considering the possibility of joining. It is open to all non-Catholics who would like to learn more.
 

The following individuals are serving on the St. Matthew School Board during the 2011-2012 school year:

Board Members

Dwayne Dillard - Chair

Ned Spitzer - Vice Chair & Chair of Finance

Walt Neilsen - Secretary

Angela Mills - Chair, Advancement

Carolyn Moore - PPC Representative

Chris Meffe - Chair, Stragetic Planning

Pat Stacey - Chair, Facilities

Dawn Marek - Chair, Education

Hugh Nash - Marketing

Simon Riley - Chair, Marketing & Strategic Planning

Jennifer Ragsdale - Education

Matthew Renaldi - Technology

Michael Nordhoff - Technology & PPC Representative

Shandy Husmann - Finance & Strategic Planning

Ex-Officio Members

Fr. Mark Beckman, Pastor

Sr. Lauren Cole, Director of Religious Education

Charlene Garrett, Stewardship & Advancement Director

Susan Hawkins, Program Assistant

Barby Magness, Principal

Vince Winterland, Business Manager

Lori Bellante, Immediate Past Chair

Amy Campbell, Home & School President

Cathy DeCoster, Athletic Booster Club President

Contact: Amy Campbell 662-4758 or acampbell224@netzero.com.

Come and volunteer at St. Matthew School. Volunteers are needed in the following areas: library, lunchroom for two hours once per week or once per month; share a skill or talent such as chess or knitting; speak to students about your career; help maintain the website; photograph athletic and special events; help with scouting.

Contact: Anne Good at 799-4359
 

Vacation Bible School is held for one week during the summer for children ages 4 through 10. Volunteers are needed to teach classes and provide administrative support.