Children, Youth and Family Activities

Families and children are welcomed and encouraged to participate in Intergenerational Family Services and Sunday School. These services and activities are meant to develop a sense of community belonging through Faith, Fun and Friends. Participants will learn the Christian values of love, kindness, forgiveness and grace. All are welcome.

Intergenerational Family Service

Once a month, St. Matthew’s holds an Intergenerational Family Service at our 10:30am Sunday Eucharist Service. Children and youth play active roles during the service including: leading readings and prayers, bringing forward offerings, and participating in a homily that is geared towards children.

Sunday School

On Sundays, during the 10:30am service, children gather in the chapel for a welcoming reading and prayer, followed by further teachings based on the Sparks lectionary. Often, this time includes a craft or an activity and a snack. We have two Sunday School age groups, 3-6 and 7-12. Please note, Sunday School is not held on the Sunday of an Intergenerational Family Service nor is it held in the months of July or August.

Fun Activities

St. Matthew’s holds activities during the year that help build connections between the children, youth, their parents and the rest of the congregation. These activities include:

• Christmas pageant
• Spaghetti dinners
• Games nights
• Outings - Athletico soccer matches 
• Snow sculpture design and building
• Volunteer opportunities

The Children and Youth Coordinator oversees the activities while parents and other parishioners volunteer to deliver the program.