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. 
 

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:

• that the children will come to know and love Jesus, the faith, and our church, 
• that parents will grow in faith and learn how to help their children grow in faith,
• and that connections will be made among parish families so that these young parents and children can truly journey together and support one another in faith.

Are you interested in volunteering for First Steps in Faith? Please contact Katie at kryzenga@stmatthew.net to learn more!