CCD at St. Matthew will have two components: an education program (for grades Pre-K through 8) and family Mass and meetings known as Discipleship & Donuts. Both components are required for our program.
Discipleship & Donuts
We will have three family meetings in the fall and three in the spring. They will be at a new time - Sundays at 8:30 am in Feeney Hall with the Family Mass afterwards at 9:30. These are required meetings for the whole family to learn and pray together!
The D&D dates for the 2025-26 school year are:
- September 7
- October 5
- November 16 (service project)
- January 25
- March 1
- April 19
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
For students ages 3-5 in Pre-K or Kindergarten, the CCD education program will be Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS). CGS is a Montessori style of faith formation that is centered on Sacred Scripture and Liturgy. Presentations and materials used are hands-on. The catechists who work with the children prepare a special environment for the children called the atrium. This program provides children with a space to encounter God and deepen their relationship with Him.
Here are the specifics for the 2025-26 school year:
- CGS sessions will be held on Sunday mornings from 8:00-9:15 am or Thursday mornings from 9:30-11:00 am.
- Students in 1st Year First Communion (if in 1st or 2nd grade) will also participate in CGS for their first year of preparation.
2025-26 CCD Registration
Priority will be given to Kindergarten students, students not enrolled in Catholic school, and those who have previously been in the CGS program as we have limited space this year.
Please mark your CGS day preference at the end of registration. Register at the link below.
The fee is $50 for the 1st student and a $15 discount for each additional student per family with a maximum of $200 per family.
At the end of the registration process, you will be able to pay online or you can send a check to the parish office. The multi-student discount will automatically apply - so please make sure to sign up your students all at once! If you require financial assistance, please contact the parish office to complete a Scholarship Form.
For information on our other CCD programs, please see our CCD page.
Calendar
Here are the calendars for the CGS programs.
Questions?
Please contact Susan Taylor at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 217-359-4114.