Welcome to the St. Matthew First Communion page!
If you are an adult seeking First Communion, please see our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) page.
If you are seeking First Communion for your child, see the information below!
First Communion — Sign Up for Your Mass Time!
First Communion will be on Sunday, May 3rd, 2026 at 11:30am and 2pm.
*IMPORTANT*: On the Sign-Up Genius page, when asked to select a number, please only select the number of First Communion children in your household (which should only be 1 unless you have multiple students receiving their First Communion). This is NOT a place to indicate the total number of guests you plan on bringing. The sign-up will be on a first come first serve basis.
First Communion families, sign up for your time slot at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CABAB2AA1F5C16-62363722-stmatthew
Sign Up For Your Mass Time Here!
Important Dates
Important Dates for 2nd Year First Communion students:
- Saturday, February 21, 2026 - First Reconciliation at 10am
- Friday, April 24, 2026 - St. Matthew School First Communion Retreat (during the school day)
- Saturday, April 25, 2026 - CCD First Communion Retreat (students AND parents) time TBD
- Sunday, May 3, 2026 - First Communion (two Masses; 11:30 and 2:00 - see Sign-Up Genius above)
First Communion Dress Code
- BOYS: White shirt, dress pants, and a simple tie. Dark socks and dress shoes. No athletic shoes. Suit coats are welcome but not required.
- GIRLS: All white dress (back and shoulders covered, no spaghetti straps), white veil or hair band (e.g. wreath of flowers, headband) if desired, white socks or tights if desired, and white shoes. No gloves.
CCD Program
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. See the information below!
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
Youth First Communion Preparation Program
Preparation for First Communion is a 2 year program, typically 1st and 2nd grade. If you have a student that is older than 2nd grade that needs First Communion, we can get your student caught up! See how to register below.
First Communion Preparation sessions will be held on Sunday mornings from 8:00-9:15 am. Those in their First Year who are in 3rd grade and older will have lessons online for their first year. The program will start in September.
2025-26 CCD Registration
The CCD registration 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.
Note: There will be an additional $50 fee for 2nd Year First Communion and 2nd Year Confirmation later in the year to cover the retreat and photo fees.
Here's how to register for our program:
- If your child is in 1st or 2nd grade and has not completed the First Year, sign up for First Communion - 1st Year at the link below. They will have Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) sessions on Sundays from 8:00-9:15 am.
- If your child is in 3rd grade or above and has not completed the First Year, sign up for First Communion - 1st Year (regardless of age) at the link below. They will have at home online lessons.
- If your child has completed the 1st Year First Communion class either online or in person last year, sign up for First Communion - 2nd Year at the link below (regardless of age). They will have class on Sundays from 8:00-9:15 am.
- If your student is an adult, please see our OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) page.
- For information on our other CCD programs, please see our CCD page.
Click here for First Communion Registration 2025-26!
**Our first event will be D&D (Discipleship & Donuts) on September 7. All classes/programs will start after that date. Keep an eye on your email for updates regarding class times and days!**
Calendar
Here are the calendars for the First Communion 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.