Family Faith Formation
NOTES ABOUT 2022-2023 FAMILY MODEL
● As published in the St. Matthew the Apostle Fall 2022 Newsletter and Bulletins, and as
announced in Masses, SMA is moving to family faith formation *in place* of what has
traditionally been called CCD.
● Registration is open to *all families* with children in grades K - 8th grade, families whose
children are in public school, private school or homeschool.
● Families will register together with the form below. There is a $40 registration fee.
● Those preparing for the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist will be provided with
additional formation opportunities. Additional registration will be required.
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022-2023 DATES
All dates include 4:30 Light Dinner, 5:00 Classes & 6:00 Mass
● September 11th
● October 30th
● November 20th
● December 11th
● February 5th
● March 26th
● April 23rd
● May 21st
Family Faith Formation Registration
For more information, contact St. Matthew DRE, Becci Sheptock, [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL CCD (9-11 Grade)
High School CCD (Only for 9-11 grade students who do not attend Catholic school) Classes begin in September.
Schedule: All meetings are in the MBC Conference Room, 4:45 p.m. - 5:45 p.m.
September 11, September 25, October 9, October 23, November 6, November 20, December 4, December 18, January 8, January 22, February 5, February 19, March 5, March 19 & April 2.
While St. Matthew the Apostle Parish recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their children, the Archdiocese of New Orleans requires that families choosing not to send their children to Catholic schools have their children enrolled and actively participating in a CCD program. Teens not fulfilling this requirement may not receive the sacrament of Confirmation.
The sacrament of Confirmation, which is received in the 11th grade, requires three years of preparation and attendance in the Parish CCD Program (if not attending a Catholic high-school), beginning with the 9th grade and continuing through the 11th. The first class TBD. Please fill out the registration form below. For more High School CCD information please contact James Donovan at 504-621-7501. COVID WAIVER FORM.