807 Havens Corners Road
Gahanna, OH 43230
(614) 471-0212
Contact Us
Each month we send out an electronic newsletter for these families. Each newsletter includes ideas and resources for growing in faith as a family as well as information about how to connect with and get involved in parish life at Saint Matthew.Click here to read past issues of our First Steps in Faith Newsletter.
Another important component of First Steps in Faith is a monthly gathering of children ages 0 - 5 and their families. This program parallels the “Family of Faith” program that school age children participate in with their families. Both of these programs are designed to meet families where they are in their journey of faith and help them move forward together. Family catechesis is effective because it bridges the gap between what happens at church and what happens at home. It equips families to pray and learn together at home and in their daily lives.
At the monthly First Steps in Faith gathering we provide hands-on activities for parents and children to explore together; circle time with stories, prayers, and songs; and time for parent discussion and formation while the children play and learn together. Our hopes are:
Are you interested in volunteering for First Steps in Faith? Please contact Katie at kryzenga@stmatthew.net to learn more!