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  • Grace-filled Path to the Sacraments (GPS)
    Grace-filled Path to the Sacraments (GPS)

    For any child(ren) who has not received their Sacraments according to the common timeline: Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation.



    • What is GPS?

      GPS is a formation program for children who did not receive the sacraments of Baptism, First Holy Communion or Confirmation according to the common timeline (infant, 2nd grade, 8th grade). 

      The requirements for participating in this Sacramental preparation program include:

      • Attend initial meeting with staff.
      • Attend Mass every Sunday.
      • Participate in the Family of Faith religious education program or attend St. Matthew School ((((Link here?)
      • Participate in monthly GPS sessions beginning in September (see dates below).
        • For these sessions, students will attend the 10:00am Mass. After the Liturgy of the Word, they will be dismissed from Mass and report to the church basement for Sacramental instruction. 
      • Attend all retreats and other activities that are planned throughout the year for each Sacrament's preparation process (i.e. First Communion Retreat, Confirmation CONNECT Nights, Confirmation Retreat). 


      GPS SESSION DATES:
      -Sept 18. Oct. 23, Nov. 20, Dec. 4, Jan, 15, Mar. 5, Mar. 12, Mar 19, Mar. 26
      This does not include the Family of Faith programming dates, as well as the additional retreats or activities

      Please register your child(ren) for our GPS program below. We are so excited to walk on this grace-filled path with you and your family to receive the Sacraments!  If you want to know more about the GPS program before registering, please be sure to reach out to Ashley Allwein at aallwein@stmatthew.net.

    • GPS Registration 

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      • We are going to start by asking information about your whole family, and then we'll ask for details about each child. Please know that by filling out the below registration form you are signing up for the GPS program AND the Family of Faith program, which go hand-in-hand.
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      • Is your family registered (as parishioners) at St. Matthew Parish?
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      • In addition to the GPS requirements, your family will gather in person once per month with the Family of Faith program. Please select the option time that works best for your family for Family of Faith. Note that you will attend this same session each month (eg. you will attend the Sunday morning session each month). 
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      • Families and parents will often work together in small groups. Is there another family with whom your family would like to work?
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      • What else do we need to know about your family to make this a positive year for you? Please be sure to tell us about any accomodations you need for food allergies, medical conditions, IEPs, disabilities, etc. Please also tell us if there are any special circumstances related to your family that may impact your experience.
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As a community of believers who know, love, and serve Jesus Christ, we celebrate the sacramental life of the Church, proclaim the saving message of Christ, and share the love of the Lord, especially with the least, the poor, and the suffering. 
 
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807 Havens Corners Road
Gahanna, Ohio 43230
Phone: 614-471-0212

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