Religious Education & Faith Formation

Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight.
In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make straight your paths.

—Proverbs 3:5-6

Room Requests

As you are planning your bible classes and other ministries, remember to reserve your rooms. Stop by the office to complete a request form for room space.
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Wine

Thank you to the Foundation for the Diocese of Helena, for grant monies awarded to St. Matthew’s Women in the New Evangelization (WINE). The designation of these funds has been used successfully to elevate and promote St. Matthew’s women’s study groups and for large group intergenerational WINE evening events, such as the Fall Kickoff, “Come and See” event,” the Advent “Encounter” event, The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe event, and the annual Epiphany Party event. Grant monies were also used to reduce study material costs and to provide scholarships to enable St. Matthew’s School and parish employees to attend the annual Diocesan CWC Convention.
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

The mystery of the Kingdom of God is one of the greatest mysteries of our faith. It was such an important part of what Jesus wanted to communicate during His time on earth that there are over forty parables about the Kingdom in the Gospels. In honor of the greatness of this mystery, and the depth of joy that the children take in pondering it, the season of Ordinary Time between Christmas and Lent, in both the 3-6 year olds and 6-9 year old Atria, is often spent in pondering the parables of the Kingdom of God.
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Education for Children

Elementary | Grades k-5

Elementary Faith Formation is held on Wednesdays evenings from 4 - 5:15 PM.  To sign up, call the parish office at 752-6788.

Youth | Grades 6-12

Faith Formation is offered for youth on Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:30 PM. To sign up, call the parish office at 752-6788.

Registration Form

Confirmation: Confirmation will occur at the discretion of the Bishop. In order to be confirmed, students must be rigorously engaged for a minimum of two years in parish faith formation, as well as engaged in intentional acts of charity.

Registration Forms are at the back of the church and in the Parish Office
Registration is $50 per student, or $80 for a family.
Cash or checks—made to “St. Matthew’s”—are accepted at the Parish Office or by mail:

602 South Main St.
Kalispell, MT 59901

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Education & Support for Adults

Adults are welcome and encouraged to help us in any of the following groups. Call the Parish Office if you’re interested in leading a discussion or sitting in a class.

Order of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA)

Have you received all the sacraments? (Baptism, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation are the sacraments of initiation.) If not, consider joining OCIA and become formed in the Catholic Faith. Call the Parish Office to learn more.

Women’s Formation

St. Matthew’s offers various small-group women’s studies. Contact the parish office if you have interest in connecting with one.

Other Resources

Parish Missions

Mission dates are announced in the bulletin.

Catholic/bible studies

Opportunities are announced in the bulletin.

Divorce care

To receive support or to start the annulment process, contact the parish office.

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St. Matthew's Catholic Church

602 South Main Street
Kalispell, MT 59901