Children’s Nativity Pageant

Saturday, December 13 following 5 p.m. Mass

St. Gianna Circle Mothers Ministry invites all Saint Matthew children ages 4-14 to participate in the Children’s Nativity Pageant. This will be a retelling of the Christmas story made up of a cast entirely of children from our parish and school community. The pageant will take place on Saturday, December 13, following 5 p.m. Mass. A brief reception will follow.

Several roles will be available in the pageant, including speaking roles, singing roles, standing-only roles, and greeters. Parts are largely based on children’s grade. Please see the sign up for for more information on the available roles. Please note there are a limited number of speaking roles.

The first practice will take place on Sunday, November 23, following 11 a.m. Mass. Children interested in speaking roles must attend this practice or email their interest to sgc@stmatthewtn.org.

Sunday, 11/23 from 12-12:30 p.m. in Chapel
Mon 11/24 – 3:30- 4:40 p.m. in Sanctuary
Sun 11/30 – 2-2:30 p.m. (Narrators and Cast only) in Sanctuary
Sun 12/7 – 12-12:30 p.m. in Sanctuary
Mon 12/8 – 3:30-4:30 p.m.  (full rehearsal) in Sanctuary
Fri.12/12 – 5 – 6 p.m. full dress rehearsal in Sanctuary
Sat. 12/13 – Nativity Pageant directly following 5 p.m. Mass

If your child is interested in participating in the Nativity Pageant, click the link below to complete the registration form. Registration is free, but must be completed prior to the first practice. More information will be sent to families before the first reading.

Many adult volunteers are needed. We also welcome 7th and 8th grade students to volunteer for service hours.

If you have any questions, please contact Elizabeth Abaray at sgc@stmatthewtn.org.