FISH: Friends in Service to Him for Kindergarten to 4th Graders
Beginning on Sunday, September 23rd, our FISH program will again be offered during the 10:30 am Mass. Children are dismissed by the community with a blessing after the Reader introduces the catechist. Volunteer catechists lead these sessions which include prayer, an exploration of thematic topics related to the Gospel reading for the day, and a simple craft or activity designed to engage the children. They return to the Church during the Offertory Procession. After receiving a blessing from the presider, they return to their families for the Eucharistic Prayer and remainder of Mass.
Children who choose not to participate in this program are invited to follow along with Mass using the MagnifiKid! Resource which is provided each week (found on the book cart along the back wall of Church).
Parent volunteers lead FISH each week. If you are interested in finding out more about how you can help lead, please contact Sabrina at sabrina@stmatthiasparish.org.

SALT: Sharing and Learning Together for Preschoolers
Drop off child care and catechesis during the 10:30 am Mass will begin on Sunday, August 26th! As we welcome everyone back from summer holidays, we are excited to provide families with young children the ability to drop off their preschool-aged children for religious instruction and free play while the rest of the family attends Mass. To participate, simply bring your toilet-trained child(ren) to Room 1 of the Preschool Building (the classroom nearest the playground) at 10:15 am on Sunday, August 26th, to sign in.
This program is being developed in response to popular request, and relies entirely upon volunteers to prepare learning materials and care for the children. We trust that families who benefit from the program will participate accordingly. If you’d like to volunteer, contact Sabrina Harper at sabrina@stmatthiasparish.org. The frequency with which we will offer it will depend on volunteer response.

FISH: Friends in Service to Him for Kindergarten to 4th Graders
Beginning on Sunday, September 23rd, our FISH program will again be offered during the 10:30 am Mass. Children are dismissed by the community with a blessing after the Reader introduces the catechist. Volunteer catechists lead these sessions which include prayer, an exploration of thematic topics related to the Gospel reading for the day, and a simple craft or activity designed to engage the children. They return to the Church during the Offertory Procession. After receiving a blessing from the presider, they return to their families for the Eucharistic Prayer and remainder of Mass.
Children who choose not to participate in this program are invited to follow along with Mass using the MagnifiKid! Resource which is provided each week (found on the book cart along the back wall of Church).
Parent volunteers lead FISH each week. If you are interested in finding out more about how you can help lead, please contact Sabrina at sabrina@stmatthiasparish.org.

SALT: Sharing and Learning Together for Preschoolers
Drop off child care and catechesis during the 10:30 am Mass will begin on Sunday, August 26th! As we welcome everyone back from summer holidays, we are excited to provide families with young children the ability to drop off their preschool-aged children for religious instruction and free play while the rest of the family attends Mass. To participate, simply bring your toilet-trained child(ren) to Room 1 of the Preschool Building (the classroom nearest the playground) at 10:15 am on Sunday, August 26th, to sign in.
This program is being developed in response to popular request, and relies entirely upon volunteers to prepare learning materials and care for the children. We trust that families who benefit from the program will participate accordingly. If you’d like to volunteer, contact Sabrina Harper at sabrina@stmatthiasparish.org. The frequency with which we will offer it will depend on volunteer response.