Weekly Religious Education: Weekly religious education and preparation for the Sacraments are provided in American Sign Language for children who are deaf. Contact Deacon Billy Griffin for information. Family events  and other activities assist families in the religious formation of their children who are deaf or hard of hearing. This fall we will have in person weekly religious education at St. Matthew School starting September 24, 2023.  To register please read the parent letter.

Parent / Guardian Letter with Registration Details 2023-24

Para usuarios de idioma español, llame a Natalie al 215-587-3913 para obtener información y asistencia con el registro. 

Online Registration for Weekly Religious Education

Online Payment of Registration Fee ( See parent letter)

Click Here for a Printable Registration Form.

Updated Schedule for Spring 2023

Parent Religious Sign Class: We  will have a Religious Sign Language Class for parents. Ms. Gina Procopio and Ms. Charity Johnson will teach that class to the parents who can stay.   This will assist parents in teaching prayers to their children in American Sign Language.

Adult Bible Study and Religious Education: Adult religious education, faith sharing and bible study occurs regularly. Contact the Deaf Apostolate for more information.

Baptism and Marriage Preparation:  Contact one of the priest chaplains or Deacon Billy Griffin to begin preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism or Marriage.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults: Deaf Adults interested in knowing more about the Catholic faith or who want to join the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation can contact the Deaf Apostolate to set up sessions.